- Clueless
- Late paying corporate Client- How pushy should I be?
- Directories for Performers?
- Best link about undercutting?
- Clarification re ascap/bmi licensing--yet another thread
- Use of Images in Advertising
- How would you respond?
- am i the only one who thinks this is priced kind of low?
- How to make up a contract?
- Gig to teach mini lesson
- Advertise at the Vegas Intensive
- Calling San Diego dancers - and anyone else interested
- so you think you can dance
- how much of a deposit do you require (or ask for whole amount)
- twitter as a marketing tool
- Market Studies
- Do you think a scholarship is a good idea?
- Great resource for writing and Web design!
- What income bracket likes bellydance?
- are 'artists' selfish ?
- Art gallery in my studio!?! Thoughts?
- disabeling gig#$%^ers
- Cost of Paid PartyPop Listing
- xpost: Folsom/Sacramento
- Allow Me to Brag: My New Website!
- Teachers Pay
- When did this price hike happen?
- Need some creative rental ideas
- reminds me of a car salesperson (or loan shark)
- How much to you charge / pay for web design and maintenance?
- Dancing for pay in Michigan?
- Picture file used for biz cards?
- "Licensed and insured"
- Anyone work with DJs or event planners?
- How do I start performing?
- Instructor’s Choice - Return of the Graphic Design Promo Deal
- My current frustration with the Business of Belly Dance!
- Vendors: Give it to me straight!
- Website buttons, themes, layouts
- Website hosting recommendations
- Panic, Panic... :)
- Let's talk DIY websites
- Latest Scam Email - Baird Alvin
- Where can I find banners and clip art?
- Spinoff on Relocating Ethics Thread: How and When to Set Up Shop
- Which Facebook Option?
- Experiences with Paypal buttons on your website
- choosing a pay type for teachers
- How to approach dancers about working in an established resturant
- Help me pick my banner!
- Making the Slow Night a Success
- How much am I worth?
- New website in progress RAKSZ.com - feedback?
- Help! Client wants to pay with a credit card
- Laws in Japan?
- My new home page
- Serena Ramzy (Married to Hossam)
- Don't touch the dancer
- Forming A Dance Guild
- You really think I'll dance for that? REALLY??
- Festival Rates
- What's up with Traveling to Gigs?
- Er...
- dance tops with logo
- Belly Grams?
- Format for Corporate Events
- When it's Hard to Charge
- Has anyone else been getting....
- Videos for my website
- Who posts prices?
- How do you get Google to put you at the top?
- "we want X dancers... but we cannot pay"
- Non-profit troupe
- Stupid Question - How do I Make a Portfolio?
- My New Website!
- Professional troupes?
- eventective ?
- new Taste of Cairo web site
- Career Stability/Longevity
- Being paid when other performers aren't: WWBD?
- Don't Tell Me I Got Lowballed AGAIN...
- Photographer
- tip spinoff - who do you tip?
- House Dancer/Scheduler...related questions...
- Getting people to advertise on your site
- Don't forget to get your business license!
- Website Design
- Any lawyers out there?
- What do you think of auditioning for FREE???
- What do you think sharing 50% of tips with the restaurant owner?
- Anyone else get this email?
- The Art of Negotiation: How do You Create a Win-Win Situation?
- Success with Undercutters?
- Teaching a workshop for free?
- Workshop Hosting checklist
- Promoting Workshops
- Need critique on new Web page layout
- last minute gigs
- The ethics of dancing for free – showcases
- What's On Your FAQ Page?
- A Tainted Experience (or Body Image and Self Worth)
- Need a Good Web Designer. Tips, Names and Suggestions?
- Now Offering Web Sites for Dancers
- WWBD: Client becoming increasingly demanding
- I'm Writing "The Conoisseur's Guide to Hiring a Belly Dancer"
- What do you think of my new biz cards!
- the real numbers about travelling to teach and vend
- I am not naked!!!
- Does anyone advertise in Yellow Pages anymore?
- Gig lengths
- Client Requests In-Person Meeting Pre-Gig: WWBD?
- Discount for multiple gigs?
- "Assistant" spelled out in contract?
- Does the flash movie work for you?
- voice mail message for bellydance
- Tipping verbiage in contractes leading to more tips?
- Flyers and more...
- How is your business set up?
- Contracts and Deposits: The Pro's, the Cons, The How-To
- If Bellydancers Were Like Snuggies...
- The Funny Thing about Gigmasters....
- Those "8-month wonders" who "go pro" and dance for free!rrrr!
- Starting a business with belly dance related items
- Value-Added vs. Cheap: Adapting With the Times (LONG post ahead)
- My turn, check out my Biz cards
- Question about traveling fees?
- travelling to other countries with costumes and merchandise
- Standardizing rates in our area
- Do's and Don'ts of Web site design
- Liability Insurance
- Growing out of my studio space
- Bragging it up!! Check out my new promo video!!
- What's in Your Press Kit?
- Graphic Design/Business Cards- check mine out!
- Clients Requesting the Obvious
- Overnight Prints Sale
- Letter to open new gig opportunities
- Eventective Sales Lead???
- New MySpace Ads
- I want to teach workshops!
- partypop?
- Club work
- Which small business accounting software is best?
- Web marketing and online products
- My new business cards...
- Studio Memberships?
- Best Advertising bets?
- What insurance to choose?
- Mailing List Issues (Spam like behavior)
- Modern Day Megaphone
- Seasonal Class Enrollment Trends?
- News Letters
- Sponsoring a "name" to come teach a workshop
- Money for big shows
- Spinoff: Taxes
- Merchandise Display
- You have to GIVE to get!
- Stage name for contracts??
- Any advice on organizing a fundraiser?
- can I poach your hiring kisch?
- wholesaling and some thoughts
- Wonderful, positive article about Saphira and Saffron Dance!
- Tactfully Addressing Undercutting
- (UPDATE w/ PICS) Spinoff: Help my choose my car door magnet!
- boobs just helped us break even on taxes
- Street Teams
- FYI: GigMasters 30% Discount by 03/31/09
- Certifications
- Would you "rent" a costume?
- Awesome new marketing idea!
- Ads in Wedding Mags?
- question for the second-generation belly dancers
- Can i see your business cards?
- Need your help and advice please
- Online Merchandising?
- Escaping Klingons
- my eyeballs are glazing over - need help to pick good promo shots
- Another Contract Question: Teaching In Studios
- Merchandise!
- Should I make them pay me?
- Would you use a contract for a restaurant gig?
- What would you pay to have your bra/belt refurbished?
- How to teaching gigs at gyms, ect
- Out of town rates
- Cheap hip scarves for women's parties?
- Are we good organizers ?
- how did you know the restaurant scene was for 'you'?
- Performance contract issue
- when ordering from a vendor/artist
- Google checkout?
- Putting together a promotional DVD
- What kind of items would you buy from Egypt?
- Emails
- How much to charge for private parties?
- The same event twice in 4 months?
- Need feedback on my attempt at promotion
- What kind of items would you buy from Egypt?
- Choosing a domain name
- Community calendars and overlapping events
- Booking dancers for grams
- Billboards
- How do you reach stay at home moms?
- I need help with writing my marketing blurb!
- What are your performance conditions?
- Advertisers, Promoters, Agents & Agencies.
- Dance name
- Promoting Classes
- The Verdict on Gigmasters?
- Bellydancers vs balloons....
- Tired subject, undercutting....
- Making the most of your pre-performance introduction
- Call me Ishmael, I've caught my Moby...question?
- XPost: I've been nominated! Vote for me!
- Spin-off from Shira's "Restaurant Schedulers" thread
- Chuckle-worthy contract terms
- Myspace/Facebook actually useful for business?
- need pricing help asap!
- Restaurant schedulers - how many demand pay for doing it?
- Photo Retouching Service Available!
- Was my pricing 'way out of line???
- my turn: another one "what to charge for this????"
- what do you think of a dancer that dances at EVERY restaurant in town?
- so i need to work on my "timing"...
- business card printers
- Vendors for Raqs Britannia 2009
- SPIN-OFF: Marketing My Non-Exotic Look
- Event organizer amnesia?
- Belly Dance Event Organizers--Vegas Retreat, baby!!
- any business owners work a 3 week month?
- Setting Etsy prices
- Contracts
- started a beginners "class" any ideas or tips?
- Spinoff - How do you convince clients to book a shorter show?
- San Francisco Bay-area Photographer?
- "This song sucks...can you play XYZ"
- Probing for interest: potential amateur costume buisness
- I will link to your site - for a song. :) BellydanceDownloads.com link exchange.
- Bellygrams
- What business value to we offer restaurants?
- Domain hosting and website design...
- Another reason to use contracts!
- Spinoff...how do you find out it body tipping is legal in your state?
- Whats your Costume Fantasy Land?
- Need Advice: Will be calling for an audition-Update
- Building Your Business means Building Your Network
- My interview was published...
- How do you prefer to receive your tips?
- What should I ask for?
- Questions About Getting a Raise
- Blondes or Brunettes -- who makes more money?