How can I keep my art business going if I'm not making enough sales to cover costs yet?

With ongoing costs potentially under $100-300 monthly, you have multiple options: Make small sacrifices like skipping restaurant meals that month. Do side work like driving for a rideshare service one day a month to earn an extra $100. Offer custom art pieces to friends for $100-150. Consult for someone. The key insight is there are no excuses not to keep going—you have full control over your costs, and they’re low enough that getting creative with small income sources or minor sacrifices can sustain the business indefinitely. This gives you time on your side, unlike traditional businesses where high costs force you to generate sales quickly or die.

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Asked by an artist struggling to cover business costs · Answered by Nick Friend · art-marketing-podcast · 2023-12-20