When should I hire an assistant for my art business?

Hire an assistant as soon as you reasonably can. The best thing you can do early in building your art business is to get help with administrative tasks, email management, and operational details. Your goal as an artist should be to create artwork and grow your business - not spend three to four hours a day reading and answering emails or handling logistics. Only you can create your artwork, but many other tasks can be delegated. By freeing up your time through hiring help, you can focus on what actually grows your business: creating art, building your brand, connecting with your audience, and pursuing opportunities like speaking engagements or exhibitions.

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Asked by general teaching point · Answered by Dan Sundhal · art-marketing-podcast · 2024-08-07