RESOURCES

Starting a business may seem overwhelming but it can be done. Having
​a good idea is the first step. ​If you need more information and help than what you see below - contact MICApreneurship to find out how we can help.

Start Up & Business Creation 

 Artists Who Thrive
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Resource Guide
The Start Up Guide
Business Model Canvas - An Overview
More about Business Canvas - Templates
Starting a Business in Maryland
​Starting a Business In Baltimore City
​Quick Guide to Transparency
​Artists U "Building Your Artistic Life"
​Artists U "Building Your Artistic Life" - Spanish Translation
​DC Start Up Week 

Funding and Financial 

An Overview of the Different Types of Funding
Kickstarter Resources for Art Students
Information regarding Lending
Personal Vs Business Credit
SBA Small Business Loans and Grants
About Angel Investors
​Science based funding and grants
4 reasons to separate personal from professional finances
​Basic template for Startup Financials
Flash Funding - Arrow and Indiegogo
​Quick Guide to Negotiations
​Quick Guide to Budgets
​Other Sector Pay Guidance

Marketing & Sales

How to name your company
How to choose a logo
The Difference between sales and Marketing
How to create a basic Marketing Plan
Basic Info about how to price your product or service
Basic Info regarding social media marketing
​Quick Guide to Proposals
Best Social Media Campaign Practices

Legal & Accounting

Choosing the right kind of business entity for you
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
University of Baltimore Legal Clinic
Basic contract negotiation for artists
Basic accounting tutorial for new small business owners
Generate customized documents for startups
​​Quick Guide to Exhibition Agreements
​Quick Guide to Contracts

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