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.

Gabriella Rose

I think one of the biggest challenges all small business owners face is competition and it’s not necessarily other businesses that are the competition it’s non-business owners and/or people that are just in said industry for some extra cash. They charge significantly less than a professional would and it’s really hard to compete with that. But, at the same time, clients that want someone who is professional, licensed, experienced will pay whatever it’s worth to have peace of mind that their pets are in good hands. I’’ve had quite a few conversations over the years with clients about my prices and I’ve learned that I really shouldn’t have to explain my prices. Read more>>

Amanda Cirotto

Oh, the life of a nature photographer! I believe very few are in it for high profitability so much as for pure passion of the world around us and the desire to share its beauty.

Competition in the market is high. With so many social media platforms available, it makes standing out as a nature photographer incredibly difficult. To date, I have never sold a print or profited in any way through posting my work on social media. Read more>>

Cinthia Onines

Even though I’m not a wedding pro myself, my business depends on the health of the wedding industry. When leads slow down for planners, photographers, or florists—so do my inquiries. If they’re overwhelmed during peak season or tightening their budgets in slow season, that directly impacts when and how they invest in support like mine. Read more>>