The most pressing is making a couple more up-cycled sculptures for the Carey Street Crawl happening on August 1. That's THIS Friday in Olde Towne Slidell. While baby slept the other day, I was able to crank out some butterflies on driftwood. Later today, I'm making a sea turtle on driftwood and if things work out, a frog will go on another piece. This event happens the first Friday of every month, and while I don't think I'll be able to participate every month, if things go well, I may be able to get on a rotation schedule with the organizer.
Participating in this event has again brought up questions surrounding a small business. I've checked out several books on taxes and small business start-ups from the library to help me navigate this process. It will be quite some time before the IRS cares about any of my sales if they ever get that big, but local government is less clear on what I need to worry about as far as my personal stuff getting mixed up with my business stuff. All I know is that I need to submit or remit my taxes to the parish after the market is over.
Is all this pushing me to get my business license? Well, again, I'm hoping these books hold the answer. I don't mind getting it as long as my personal yearly taxes aren't affected negatively and it's something I can use when needed, but also won't get penalized if I just let it sit. I'm definitely not ready to have a store front; although, Small Business for Dummies says I'm likely to run a successful business. Please chime in if you know the answers to any of these queries, by the way!
So, THIS Friday, 5-10 PM, Carey Street in Slidell, Carey Street Crawl. Next project: finally finishing felt mobile to hang above baby's crib, which she just moved into - she's growing up so fast!
Hope to see many of you Friday evening! Cheers!
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| sea turtle done |
