PM-330 - The Private Studio Teacher: Business & Marketing

Register your business name to make it a distinct legal entity with state and local governments.

Choosing a name for your business is a crucial step. You want to make sure it is understandable and conveys what you do, while also being catchy enough for people to remember. It can take time to find just the right name.

Legal help for small business owners.

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts of Massachusetts provides legal services, advice, and educational programming to artists and cultural organizations in Massachusetts.

A resource for small business owners to find a mentor.

The Greater Boston Chapter of SCORE has over 50 mentor volunteers, both retired and working, who have significant experience in the ownership, operation and management of both small and large businesses in many fields.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise for small businesses.

IRS personal income tax form

IRS tax form to record your profits and losses.

IRS self-employment tax form.

Private teachers who are sole proprietors need to pay quarterly taxes.