11 Sharp art estate planning Moves for 2025 (Trusts, Basis & Appraisals) Confession: I once nearly tanked a six-figure print sale because I ignored one tiny line on an IRS form. Today, you’ll get the 80/20 on art estate planning so you save time, dodge avoidable taxes, and actually sleep. We’ll blitz through trusts, step-up … Read more
7 Simple Masterworks fees Wins You’ll Actually Use (2025 Edition) Confession: the first time I tried to model art-share returns, I accidentally double-counted the 20% carry and scared myself out of a good deal. Here’s the do-over—with plain math that saves you hours and maybe a few thousand dollars of confusion. We’ll map it three … Read more
9 Field-Tested non recourse art loans Moves for 2025 (LTV 40–60%, Appraisal Checklist, Real Rates) I once almost signed a terrible art loan because I was dazzled by the “VIP rate” and forgot to read the footnotes. If you’ve ever felt that pit in your stomach, this piece will buy back hours and reduce mistakes … Read more
11 Fast Wins in PCI DSS SAQ A-EP (for Shopify Art Stores) I once gambled that “Shopify handles PCI, so we’re fine.” Reader, I was not fine. In the next 12 minutes you’ll get clean answers that save hours, maybe thousands, and definitely stress: SAQ A vs A-EP eligibility, payment-page scripts, tokenization, and real-world penalties. … Read more
13 Battle-Tested Shopify 3D Secure 2 Moves That Stop Chargebacks (Without Tanking Conversions) I once shipped a $240 limited-run giclée to a “customer” who turned out to be a bot with excellent taste. Painful lesson. Today, you’ll get a crisp, step-by-step path to set up protection that pays for itself in days. We’ll cover the … Read more
17 Real-World art fair insurance Moves That Save Sales (and Sanity) I once showed up to a Saturday market without a COI and watched a security guard point at my booth spot like it was a crime scene. Cost: $380 in fees and a bruised ego. Today, you’re getting the fast path: same-day certificates, theft … Read more
9 Tiny drone photography for artists Wins That Save You Hours (and Budget) I once launched from a “quiet” park and met a ranger, a gust, and my ego in under 90 seconds. You won’t repeat that: this guide gets you legal, safe, and client-ready fast—without turning your art into admin. We’ll sprint through Part … Read more
13 No-Drama tattoo studio insurance Moves That Save You Money I once underinsured a creative studio and learned the hard way that hope is not a risk strategy. You’re about to get a crisp, fast path to clarity that can save you hours and a few thousand dollars this month. And yes—we’ll reveal the one … Read more
11 Street-Smart mural permits and insurance Moves That Cut Red Tape (and Risk) I’ve botched a mural launch before—wrong form, wrong bond, right amount of panic. This guide gives you the time-and-money clarity I needed: permits, insurance, bonds, plus coatings that actually work. We’ll map choices fast, cheat the chaos with checklists, and end with … Read more
11 Field-Tested model and property release Moves That Keep You Legal (and Paid) Confession: I once spent three weeks polishing a campaign, only to have it stall because I didn’t get one signer’s release. Painful. Today, you’ll keep your momentum—and your money—by knowing exactly when a release is enforceable in the US/UK and when you … Read more
