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Quarterly goals for a small studio
One revenue goal, one craft goal, one rest goal.
A monthly numbers review
Revenue, expenses, pipeline, and one decision.
A simple pipeline
Lead, proposal, won, delivered, paid.
A rough forecast for the next quarter
Won work plus likely proposals, with a discount for uncertainty.
A studio emergency fund
Three months of fixed costs, in a separate account.
Insurance a small studio should ask about
Professional indemnity and public liability, at minimum.
When to ask a lawyer
Contracts, disputes, and anything that could cost more than a day of work.
What to bring to your accountant
Invoices, expenses, and a list of questions.
Choosing software you will still use in a year
Prefer tools you can export from.