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Of course, operating a creative business brings with it different challenges than art for art 's sake: licenses, taxes, fees, and business planning that has to factor in revenue generation in addition to your baseline goal of delighting and inspiring your audience and customers.  \nHere at The Enterprise Center, creativity and innovation are core values at the heart of everything we do, but so are sound business operations practices that position every entrepreneur and small business owner to grow and flourish. Not only can you create art, but you can create wealth and jobs: the Arts sector generates over $27 billion in economic impact in the state of Pennsylvania.  \nWe are excited to provide this Entrepreneurial Toolkit to Pennsylvania 's Arts businesses. Ready to grow your slice of the $27 billion? Then let 's get started!  \n-The Enterprise Center Team  \nI NT R O D U CT I O N  \nCONTENTS   \nSetting Up Your Business 1  \nFunding Your Business 3  \nGrowing Your Business 5  \nMarketing Your Business 8  \nAccounting for Your Business 15  \nLegal Considerations for Your Business 16  \nAdditional Resources for Creative Businesses 17  \nCO NT E NTS  \nSETTING UP   \nYOUR   \nBUSINESS   \nWhether you 've already leapt headfirst into the world of entrepreneurship or you 're dipping your toes in the water, here 's a checklist of administrative tasks you 'll want toto complete to set your business up for success, protect your intellectual property, and comply with local, state, and federal regulations.  \nWHAT 'S YOUR PLAN?   \nNot only should you complete a business plan before you formally establish the business, but you should also periodically revisit it to make sure that the information is up to date and adjust goals and action steps as needed. Click here for a business planning resource.  \nIf this is your first time completing a business plan, you may also find it helpful to complete a Business Model Canvas prior to drafting the full plan.  \nPREPARE FOR LAUNCH    \nUS SBA Guide to Launching Your Business  \nTopics Include:  \n Determining Your Business Structure  \n Naming Your Business  \n Overview for licenses you may need  \n Registering Your Business as a Legal Entity, and more!  \nS ETT I N G U P YO U R B US I N ESS 1  \nSETTING UP YOUR BUSINESS ( Continued)  \nIf your creative business requires you to rent studio space, maker space, or your  \nown retail space, you can use this free US Census tool to help determine the potential consumer market for your business.  \nWeigh the following factors when choosing a space:  \n Resources-Does the space provide business incubation or acceleration support, or tools and equipment for tenants? 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