This week, Clare and Sam delve into their respective office space and set up! Now that Clare has a real office in a real house, she reflects on her previous, cramped quarters. Meanwhile, Sam searches for a new solution. Should you rent an office, co-work, or work from home? Is working in another country THE … Continue reading Episode 27 – Office Space – AKA Don’t be Precious About It

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Episode 27 – Office Space – AKA Don’t be Precious About It

Where we talk about going after what you want even when you're afraid, comic convention woes, and AirBnBs large and small!

Episode 26 – Fan Expo Toronto, Saskatoon, Edmonton Post Mortems AKA I WAS THE WALL

Hey, look, an episode we recorded a month and a half ago has found its way through the void to YOUR EARS! In which we talk about where we’re at goals-wise, what events we’re doing in the next many moons, and advices for Doing It All (hint: don’t?). Also, murder! And not murder.

Episode 25 – 2018 Update! AKA Equally Not Murderers

HEY THERE FRIENDS! The BFFs are back! Kind of! Today we discuss travel.

Episode 24: Travel! AKA Fishies in the Pond

Sam is off this week and so you've got your most adequate BFF CLARE here to talk updates and publishing advice!

Mini-sode: Solo BFF with Clare! Updates & Publishing Advice

We present to you our take on this year's Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo, and our selling tips for independent creators selling at cons.

Episode 23: Calgary Comic Expo Post Mortem AKA Something to Talk About in the Void

Trigger warning: sexual harassment. Today on Business BFFs, we talk about being a woman in the sometimes unforgiving, harsh business landscape that is publishing. The whole episode wasn’t going to be about the #MeToo movement and all that surrounds it, but turns out we have a lot to explore there, so here it is.

Episode 22 – Being a Female Entrepreneur Part 1: #MeToo AKA Man, I Feel Like a Woman

Do you have the PERFECT MOST WONDERFUL novel on the planet and you’re trying to sell it to a publisher? Tune in this week for some GREAT TIPS on how to submit and pitch a publisher. What do you do when you’re at a party with an editor? Are you trapping innocent publishing professionals behind … Continue reading Episode 21 – How to Submit to a Publisher AKA Black Holes Create Fat Stacks

Episode 21 – How to Submit to a Publisher AKA Black Holes Create Fat Stacks

We're approaching spring and you know what that means....MANY STRESSFUL HOURS OF DOING YOUR TAXES! But it doesn't have to be stressful, we're here and we're fun so maybe business finances and taxes can be fun too, right? We're here to answer simple questions like, how do I keep track of my income? Do I have to charge tax as a small business in Canada, and when do I do it? WILL IT EVER STOP SNOWING EVER?? No, doomed forever. PS: Sam's audio decided to be so hot today it blew her out of the sky. Sorry for that!

Episode 20 – Business Finances and Tax 101 AKA The Winter of Your Discontent is Always

The Business BFFs are back with a NEW EXPERIMENT! For two weeks, we went on a social media diet - and we both had very different results.

Episode 19 – Social Media Diet – Flesh People

ONLY A DAY LATE DUE TO SICKNESS AND PLAGUE! Do these two ever sleep? Sometimes no, and that’s bad. Take it from us, the Business BFFs, on why you shouldn’t run yourself ragged. We have been there. Perhaps, we are there now. The lesson here is, take care of yourself, it’s okay to say no, … Continue reading Episode 18 – Self-Care – Hugs Not Guaranteed

Episode 18 – Self-Care – Hugs Not Guaranteed

Grants! Fellowships! Money! What does it all mean? Don’t worry, the Business BFFs got you covered. Both Sam and Clare have applied for, and even received arts grants in their fields, so they’ll tell you how to start, where to look, and pass along some hot tips for making your grant proposal shine with their behind-the-curtain insights!

Episode 17 – Grants 101 AKA Commit to the Bit!

Never fear, jump on Twitter and we'll show you the right way to strategize and get in the mindset of using this somewhat contentious, but often hilarious platform. If you've ever wondered, is there a BEST TIME to tweet, turns out, there is! Also, serious Twitter talk. Plus, a fun new segment where Sam shows off her Twitter knowledge.

Episode 16 – Twitter & Social Media Safety AKA How Is Your Flesh Prison?

Thanks to everyone who sent in many great questions! You will all be rewarded with many answers on this FESTIVE HOLIDAY OCCASION. We discuss time management at length, publishing 101, publishing distribution 101, and what happens in that Hallmark movie again where the writer somehow gets to be a princess?!

Episode 15 – Q&A AKA Moist in the Mouth?!

What goals did you meet, and where did you fall short? We talk about our income, our achievements, and what we want to do better next year. Which definitely means more books and singing in a Welsh choir.

Episode 14 – Year-End Wrap-Up AKA No Golden Bullets

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