Accountant Jessica Scheitler, founder of Financial Groove, has noticed a recent trend. More and more of her dance-studio-owner clients are being audited because of the way they classify faculty and staff—whether as employees or contractors. “I had four or five audits come in at the same time, all from different states,” she says. “That tells […]
We all know that we need to include agreements in our contracts that address tuition, billing and changing or dropping classes, but what about the nitty-gritty details you may not have considered? You don’t want to get caught off-guard by a lawsuit or uncooperative parent simply because you didn’t cover your bases. To help you […]
Q: I’m trying to think of ways to maximize studio space and revenue during the summer. What has worked for you? A: We do private and semiprivate classes four to six weeks out of the summer. During these weeks our staff sets up 30-minute sessions of jazz, acro, tap or ballet that run from noon […]
If you’re not prepared, studio picture day can be a real headache. But, if done right, it can provide you with gorgeous photos that will make your students and parents happy, while simultaneously providing you with marketing content you will be able to use for years to come. Here are five tips that will help […]
It’s not just tornadoes and hurricanes. Even everyday disasters—a failed server, burst pipes, a fire—can cripple a small business. Use these advance-planning steps so you’ll be able to jump into action when you need to—and keep your business thriving. When Jayne DiPierro relocated her Staten Island, NY, store On Your Toes Dancewear, her reason wasn’t […]
Today we’re featuring DT Summit ambassador Bonnie Schuetz, who has owned Boni’s Dance & Performing Arts Studio in The Woodlands and Spring, Texas, for more than 30 years. We spoke to her about keeping her dancers healthy during performance season and asked her to reflect on her first year as an ambassador. Boni’s Dance & Performing Arts […]
Every year at our Dance Teacher Summit, a crew of experienced studio owners act as ambassadors, leading seminars throughout the event and chatting with teachers at a booth in the exhibit hall. When DT spoke with ambassador Tiffany Henderson, owner/director of Tiffany’s Dance Studio, she shared memorable moments and useful info she gleaned from her […]