Profits differ from net income, and no where is there clearer than for small business owner-operators, artists, and creatives. Just because you have a certain amount of money left over after covering expenses doesn’t mean you’ve made profits. Why? Because you have to factor in the cost of your labor and the risk you took and so after factoring that in, millions of small businesses and artists and creatives are operating with little to no profit. However, it doesn’t have to be this way and so we wanted to create a space where sharp entrepreneurs and creatives could come together and discuss the challenges to profitability and potential solutions. If you have something valuable to add to this conversation that can help others achieve profitability, please reach out to us as we want to get your ideas in front of our readers.

Deanna Durbin

The biggest challenge to profitability in the styling industry, is the amount of time it takes to really make a name for yourself and start securing paying clients. If you’re interested in becoming a wardrobe stylist, you must be prepared to “get it out the mud,” unless you are fortunate enough to already have powerful connections within the fashion/entertainment industry. Read more>>

Sue-Jamie Cruz

Honestly it’s the fact that a lot of people are still trying to grasp what exactly a content creator is and what we do. Content is a long run game. Currently right now I believe it’s the slowest industry but I have full faith that it’s just going to take time, constancy and educating properly through social, to really help the vision make sense to others. Read more>>

vonda henry

My company specializes in tax planning for businesses and tax representation for businesses and individuals. The main obstacle to profitability is under valuing or services. Why does this happen? Many Read more>>

Bennett Win

In media production (especially on the freelance and small business side) I’ve noticed two main challenges to profitability. The first is that I’ve noticed people tend to put too much time into practicing skills that won’t necessarily grow your business and increase profitability. Read more>>

Vicki Campana

Being a part time photographer, I take pride in the time, effort and skills I put into each photo session from family to newborns, and products. The biggest challenge to profitability is others seeing the value in your work. There are often times people inquire on your costs, and then ask if you have a smaller package, or a discount. I often get asked what it would cost for a “quick” family photo as well. Read more>>

Mason Rain

Knowing your worth. Not letting negative people try to control your talent. I think in my industry it is so easy to say, “I can’t do that” or believe someone telling you that you can’t do something. That’s what I love about our industry that it is LIMITLESS!! You can do so so many different things. Doing greater things is really really hard. Read more>>