Lizelle Villapando owns a popular shop on South Congress where tourists and locals can find prints, originals, tees, and more. We talk about how she got started and how they survived covid. Small Business AdviseBe conscious of burnout. Treat yourself like one of your employees. You wouldn't ask them to work seven days a week, so you shouldn't either. Don't cut corners. Make sure you pay taxes right and hire a CPA. Work smarter not harder. Try to think a little more with math and less with feelings.How to get into Paper Work Reach out for some time to pitch your art Typically the shop will want to stock 20+ prints at first 12X16 prints sell wellFor the first quarter the artist gets 80% of sales If your print's do well after the first quarter it's a 50/50 split on sales  References Overhead, rent, followed by payroll which is close to 30% They received help from their landlord and an SBA grant during covid South by Southwest Regretsy Kerbey Lane Magnolia CafeAustin Pasta Uncommon Objects South Congress Books on Kerbey Lane Frans Hey Cupcake Mighty Cone Castle Hill Shady Grove Spread and Co. Boldin Creek CafeSap's Thai FreshHill County Weavers  Find Paper Work Instagram @Paper_Work_ATX  Find me, Bri Landry Instagram @creative_moneyatx https://www.creativemoneyatx.com/ If you liked the show please share, rate, and review.

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