Dance into Business aims at demystifying some of the concepts around employment and self-employment. It looks at different types of employment and the main stages of getting into business: preparation, planning, setting up and starting out. It explains the principals of business plans, budgets, costing, pricing, cash flow, break-even, finance, operations, and other issues that can be key components to a successful business.
Using insight from working in the dance world, Dance into Business is intended as a guide and contains helpful tips, practical examples, and points to consider, taking you through:
Choosing your options
Going self-employed
Writing a business plan
Choosing a business name
Choosing a business structure
Using financial tools
Costing your business
Setting fees
Analysing cash flow
Funding
Paying taxes
Up and running
Operating
Complying with the law
Attracting customers
Engaging freelancers
Using volunteers
Expanding
Buying (or selling) a business
Whether you are about to take up employment, become an employer, start your own dance business or are already running one and thinking of expanding or selling, and want some guidance, this book is for you.
If you are passionate about dance, teaching, hard work, are driven to succeed, motivated, resilient, committed and disciplined, this book is for you.
The types of business and laws described in this book are generally those of the United Kingdom, although similarities exist in many countries. Because of the complexity of different jurisdictions, Dance into Business can only ever be read as a guide or general overview, the examples and exercises illustrative only and readers should always seek appropriate professional advice as formal legal, accounting, or other professional advice has not been given in this book.
Although not suitable for all individuals, businesses or situations, many of the principles can be applied to other dance businesses such as productions, conferences, workshops, and course provision, or to other products and services.