RESOURCES
Looking for knowledge and inspiration? You’re in the right place! Wheelhouse resources are like having a good friend in the industry who knows their sh*t. We lean into experts to give us the advice they wish they knew years ago, helping YOU level up.
Anatomy of a Business Plan
All the parts of a solid business plan explained, with tips from Washington State creative business owners who have been there.
Business Plan Canvas
Use this business plan canvas template to figure out value, marketing, and logistics and you'll be launching in no time!
Heard The Word? What Does It Mean For Your Taxes
Words matter. Especially when it comes to your taxes. How your work is classified impacts how you pay taxes. Wheelhouse created this ‘cheat sheet’ to demystify what it all means.
The Ultimate Kickass Kickstarter Guide for Makers
The Evergreen Bandana Game was funded 1,000% on Kickstarter. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the considerations we made every step of the way, following the campaign chronologically from fresh idea to thinking about what to do after everything is done.
Discover Washington State's Department of Commerce's Creatives Academy
A cool new tool at the Department of Commerce that helps you turn your passion into a livelihood!
The Headache-Free Guide on How to Pay Taxes as a Freelance Creative
Let us help you through this jargon-filled bureaucratic hellscape.
Income And Expenses Tracking Sheet
Don’t go out and get Quickbooks just yet! Start simple and track your income and expenses on this easy-peasy spreadsheet– just list the income and expenses separately and add them up.
How to Read (and Write) a Contract: A Guide for Freelance Independent Contractors
Stop squinting at jargon-filled legal lingo and learn to speak fluent contract-ease like a pro (which you are!)
Crowdfunding Launch Day Checklist
A checklist that’s general enough to apply to any crowdfunding platform—but specific enough so that you won't miss checking any pre-launch day boxes!
Crowdfunding Tips For Filmmakers: A Seed&Spark Case Study
Wheelhouse Executive Director Amy Lillard talks to Erin Joy Nash from the Brave Space Project about how they successfully funded their film, Expedition Reclamation, on crowdfunding platform Seed&Spark.