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Category: Entrepreneurship

Author and artist Sara A. Noe standing in front of her booth
August 19, 2025August 19, 2025Entrepreneurship

Do Artists Need Liability Insurance to Have a Booth?

When I set up a cheap pop-up tent at a small local festival for the first time four years ago, […]

Sara A. Noe in front of her art
June 2, 2025July 31, 2025Entrepreneurship, Reviews & Product Recs

Preparing for Outdoor Events: List of 20+ Essential Supplies

In 2022, I started setting up a booth to sell my books and art prints at outdoor festivals and markets. […]

Open book in a bed of ivy
May 29, 2025May 29, 2025Entrepreneurship, Publishing & Marketing

4 Affiliate Programs for Authors to Earn More Money with Their Books

Did you know that you can earn extra commission when you sell your books through certain third-party retailers? It almost […]

Sara A. Noe in front of her art table at her booth
April 7, 2025April 30, 2025Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneur Tip: 9 Hacks to Save Money for Your Slow Season

For entrepreneurs who travel, snow and cold weather aren’t huge factors influencing their event season. But if you’re like me […]

Author Sara A. Noe by a stack of the Chronicles of Avilesor book series at an event
February 28, 2025March 3, 2025Entrepreneurship

Vendor Advice: 10 Tips to Find Great New Events

Every event is a gamble. Last year, that was a lesson that was hammered home for me again and again. […]

Author Sara A. Noe cosplaying as Cato from the Chronicles of Avilesor in front of her booth
February 24, 2025February 25, 2025Entrepreneurship, Publishing & Marketing

Author Tip: Finding Your Unique Display Aesthetic

When I was first starting to do book signings, my table setup was incredibly simple. A stack of books. A […]

Author Sara A. Noe at her booth
January 22, 2025January 27, 2025Entrepreneurship

Author Trips: 10 Tips for Better Business Traveling

At the start of my career as an author, I prioritized doing local events within driving distance so I could […]

Author and artist Sara A. Noe at her booth at Hometown Days in New Carlisle, IN
August 3, 2024August 3, 2024Entrepreneurship, On the Topic of Writing

Pros & Cons of Subscription-Based Content for Creative Entrepreneurs

In 2021, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in the On-Ramp Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator program through the Indiana Arts […]

Red lilies on a laptop keyboard
June 20, 2024June 20, 2024Entrepreneurship, On the Topic of Writing, Publishing & Marketing

Mindful Blogging: Prioritizing Quality Over Quantity

I produce a fair amount of content every month. In addition to publishing a minimum of two blog posts here […]

Author and artist Sara A. Noe standing in front of her booth at the Chesterton European Market
June 3, 2024January 14, 2026Entrepreneurship, Reviews & Product Recs, Top Posts

Best Liability Insurance for Authors & Artists (ACT vs. ERGO NEXT)

This article was updated on 01/14/26 to reflect NEXT Insurance’s rebranding into ERGO NEXT after the 2025 acquisition by ERGO […]

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