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Comprehensive Tax Solutions in Minnesota: Best Tax Pro - Your Trusted Tax Consulting Firm

Introduction

Navigating the complexities of tax regulations can be a daunting task. At Best Tax Pro, we understand the challenges individuals and businesses face when dealing with tax-related issues. As a premier tax consulting firm in Minnesota, we specialize in delivering tailored tax solutions, offering expertise in tax relief services, and addressing problems such as IRS wage garnishment, IRS back taxes, and IRS certified letters. With a dedicated team of professional tax consultants and tax attorneys, we ensure you receive the expert tax solutions you need to achieve financial peace of mind.

What is a Notice of Intent to Levy, and How We Can Help

Receiving a notice of intent to levy from the IRS can be alarming. This document signals the IRS’s intention to seize assets or property to satisfy a tax debt. Ignoring such a notice can lead to severe consequences, including wage garnishments, bank account levies, or property liens.

At Best Tax Pro, we take a proactive approach to address this critical issue. Our team will:

Review the details of your notice to determine its validity.

Negotiate directly with the IRS on your behalf to prevent asset seizure.

Develop a customized payment plan or explore tax settlement options to resolve the issue.

Our professional tax consultants have extensive experience in dealing with notices of intent to levy, ensuring swift and effective solutions tailored to your financial situation.

Understanding IRS Certified Letters

An IRS certified letter often serves as a formal notification of unresolved tax issues. These letters can include demands for payment, notifications of audits, or information about impending enforcement actions.

At Best Tax Pro, we provide a comprehensive response strategy, which includes:

Analyzing the certified letter to understand the IRS’s demands.

Crafting a clear and compelling reply to the IRS, backed by documentation.

Representing you in all communications with the IRS to minimize your stress.

Our expertise ensures that you’re never alone when facing IRS certified letters, offering you peace of mind and a clear path forward.

IRS Wage Garnishment: Immediate Action for Relief

IRS wage garnishment is one of the most severe measures the IRS can take to recover unpaid taxes. This action involves directly deducting funds from your paycheck, leaving you with limited financial flexibility.

At Best Tax Pro, we act swiftly to:

Assess the garnishment and its impact on your financial situation.

Contact the IRS to negotiate a release of the garnishment.

Develop a sustainable payment plan or explore other relief options to resolve your tax debt.

Our professional tax consultants understand the urgency of wage garnishment cases and are committed to providing immediate and effective solutions.

Dealing with IRS Back Taxes

Unpaid taxes can accumulate over time, leading to penalties, interest, and enforcement actions from the IRS. Addressing IRS back taxes requires a strategic and knowledgeable approach.

Best Tax Pro offers:

A thorough review of your tax history to determine the extent of your liability.

Assistance in filing delinquent tax returns to bring your account up to date.

Negotiation of installment agreements or offers in compromise to reduce your tax burden.

Our expert tax solutions are designed to help you regain control over your finances while minimizing the long-term impact of IRS back taxes.

Why Choose Best Tax Pro for Expert Tax Solutions?

Our firm’s commitment to excellence sets us apart. When you choose Best Tax Pro, you benefit from:

Experienced Professionals: Our team includes seasoned tax attorneys, CPAs, and enrolled agents dedicated to providing the highest level of service.

Customized Solutions: We understand that every tax issue is unique. Our personalized approach ensures solutions that align with your financial goals and circumstances.

Transparent Communication: We keep you informed at every step of the process, ensuring clarity and confidence in our services.

Comprehensive Services: From resolving IRS wage garnishments to addressing IRS back taxes, our firm covers all aspects of tax consulting and relief.

Local Expertise: As a Minnesota-based firm, we have a deep understanding of both federal and state tax regulations, ensuring comprehensive and accurate guidance.

Steps to Resolution: How Best Tax Pro Works for You

Initial Consultation: During this phase, we assess your tax situation and outline potential solutions. This consultation helps us understand your financial standing and the scope of your tax issues.

In-Depth Analysis: We conduct a thorough review of your tax records, identifying discrepancies, penalties, and opportunities for relief.

Strategic Planning: Our team crafts a tailored plan to address your tax challenges, whether it involves negotiating with the IRS, filing amended returns, or exploring settlement options.

Implementation: We execute the agreed-upon strategy, representing you in all dealings with the IRS and ensuring your rights are protected.

Ongoing Support: Beyond resolving immediate issues, we offer guidance to prevent future tax problems, including tax planning and compliance services.

Tax Relief Services Tailored to Your Needs

At Best Tax Pro, we understand that tax problems can disrupt your life and finances. That’s why our tax relief services are designed to provide long-term solutions. Our services include:

Offer in Compromise (OIC): Settle your tax debt for less than the full amount owed.

Installment Agreements: Establish manageable payment plans with the IRS.

Penalty Abatement: Reduce or eliminate penalties and interest on your tax debt.

Audit Defense: Protect your interests during IRS audits with our expert representation.

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Daycare providers: Maximize your tax deductions and ensure compliance with these key considerations. Learn how to deduct childcare expenses, manage licensing fees, and navigate tax rules effectively. #Daycare #TaxDeductions #Compliance

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Your Expert Partner for IRS Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedures

Are you residing outside the United States and haven't been fully compliant with your US tax obligations? If so, you may qualify for the IRS Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedures, and Amtax can help you make the most of this opportunity.

As a qualified IRS tax professional with years of experience, we understand the ins and outs of streamlined filing compliance procedures. Our team is dedicated to providing you with a hassle-free experience so that you can rest easy while we help you meet your compliance requirements.

How Do the Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedures Work?

The streamlined filing compliance procedures allow US taxpayers to regularise their tax position without severe penalties. With the help of Amtax, we will walk you through the program's eligibility criteria, including three years of late tax return submission and six years of FBARs.

Our team understands the importance of submitting impeccable tax information. Therefore, we take you through the entire process, ensuring that your tax return outlines all your earnings and deductions. We seek your certification following specific instructions that your non-willful conduct caused the failure to report all income, taxes, and FBARs.

IRS Tax Professional: Why Choose Amtax?

As a qualified and experienced IRS tax professional, Amtax has a proven track record of helping individuals meet their streamlined foreign offshore procedures requirements. Our team of experts has hands-on experience dealing with the intricacies of international tax law and accounting practices that could affect your streamlined filing compliance procedures.

We place a high value on our client's satisfaction and pride ourselves on providing comprehensive support and expert advice at all times. By choosing Amtax, you can be sure that you are partnering with a team that understands your unique needs and is committed to helping you achieve your compliance goals.

Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures: Let Amtax Be Your Guide

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Neglected Reader x Yandere Platonic Batfam pt 2

continuation of this au -> 🍁 , 🍁🍁🍁 , 🍁🍁🍁🍁

- well anyways, so the reader is stuck in this expensive limbo and they're like " uhhhhh so about the fact you've been avoiding paying your taxes for the past five years -" like reader is just trying to be professional .

- Bruce ignores their comment and just gives reader a cheshire smile and is like " Don't worry about that hun right now we just want to spend time with you " like he's just trying to reassure reader and they're just there like ' WHERE IS THE NEAREST TRUSTED ADULT THIS GRANDPA IS WEIRD ???'

- reader is just awkwardly sitting there like 🧍‍♀️ meanwhile damians just staring at them , enamored . So reader just awkwardly goes on their phone and text their secretary to track their location and pick them up because they are creeped tf out.

- Bruce is trying to be smooth by making dad jokes like " simba was moving too slow so I told him to mufasa "and readers just awkwardly laughing because she doesn't want the old man to feel bad .

- it gets worse when he tries using modern slang like " Hey ( reader's name ) you're so sigma today " and literally everyone in the limbo cringes and damian tells his dad to shut up and to stop embrassing them.

- anyways y'all reach the Wayne Mansion and you try to get out of the limbo but damian literally holds onto your hand and is like " allow me the most handsome , incredible , reliable , intelligent , best looking wayne to escort you out " and readers like okay whatever because he's just a little kid what's he gonna do ???

- so yall enter in and reader is escorted to a fancy living room , so reader sits dowm and whips out their laptop - insistent on being professional and wanting to get this over with so they could go home and take a much needed nap .

- " Okay Mr.Wayne ? It's says here you owe $100, billion to the IRS -" reader starts but then Dick and Jason enters in with big smiles . " Hey sis /bro !!" They greeted them but reader looks at them confused like who the hell are these randoms .

- this makes them both sad and sulk that their adorable little sibling wasn't as joyous to see them as they were to them. In comes tim with Alfred, and the reader perks up at Alfred. " Hey Alfred how are you ? didn't know you started to work for a new family !" Reader greets him.

- everyone just sits there in shock like does reader seriously forget about them - like they know they fucked up big time by ignoring /neglecting them but like they didn't recognize their own family??

- Alfred just politely smiles at reader and is like " Mr./Mrs. (Reader's Name ) I am still working for the same family, your adopted family in fact " he clarified. Reader just stares at him in confusion because like they don't ever recall being adopted ?? Like they've been in foster care they're whole life??.

- reader is just awkwardly like " hahaha hahaha nice joke man " and dick literally dramatically falls to floor and starts sobbing about how reader doesn't love them anymore .

- reader is just like ' wtf ' because like dramatic much and also they thought Alfred was their foster parent and they were just living in a big apartment complex w another family they didn't know they were supposed to be adopted siblings .

- tim literally grabs dick by his shirt collar and picks him up . " It's very nice to meet you :> " tim greets reader. Reader responds with a poker face , " uhhh we lived in the same place for 13 years mate it's a bit late to an introduction, yeah ?" reader says with a deadpan tone.

- everyone just looks at each other awkwardly and reader gets a notification from their secretary that they were outside waiting on them . Reader sighs and gets up from the couch and shoves their laptop into their travel bag . " Alright was nice knowing yall but I gotta dip " reader says and begins to walk right out .

- everyone immediately gets up to chase after them , Damian literally clinging onto their leg, and Jason and Bruce was trying to persuade them into staying saying ' its too late to go outside ' , " it's too dangerous ' . Reader just stops and looks at them both like " yeah grandpa it's 4 pm we know it's your bed time " and walks out the mansion.

- reader walks out , boss bitch style into their own expensive sports car not before waving at them and saying " See you later in court when you get arrested for tax evasion Bruce " and with that they drive off.

- the batfam just stands there in shambles because they failed in kidnapping and convincing reader to stay with them.

[parsleysagerosemarytimemachine]

IRS Direct File

Hey, if you're in the US, it's tax season again!

Want to make it easy to deal with? And not pay someone else to do it for you? The IRS has continued to expand their free online services - if you live in any of these states (and don't have a more complicated situation), you can file directly with the government and cut out a lot of the cruft in the middle!

(That's almost half the country on-board now; if your state _isn't_ on the list, why don't you contact your governor and state legislature, and ask why they won't let the government money you spend on the IRS be used to provide government services for you...)

ALT

Here: IRS Direct File

Also, not to get political, but this would be a great time to do your taxes early, and support your professional civil servants by taking advantage of the services they provide. There's too many assholes out there who want to take it away from you, because they don't think the government should work for people; don't let them win. :)

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Do you think that Neil gets to write off his "charitable donations" to the moriyama's on his taxes or would that be too big of a risk because I feel like he would almost certainly get audited if he claimed on his taxes that he was donating EIGHTY PERCENT of his total income? But if he really is making what we assume of a professional athlete that puts him in one of the highest tax brackets at like 37% annually, so are the moriyama's taking 80% of his gross income or 80% of his income after taxes and agent fees (because those will be part of his expenses).

I'm genuinely very curious about the logistics of this deal like the moriyama's had to send him something explaining once he was signed right? Did they give him an accountant so he wouldn't fuck it up or raise any red flags? I want a fic about the technical aspects of paying the mafia for your safety.

I know Neil would 100% be capable of doing his own taxes but I really think he would find it overwhelming and stressful to file his taxes and not raise any red flags that would bring the moriyama's onto the IRS radar and possibly jeopardize his safety.

Also if Neil is paying enough to the moriyama's to put him at a 17% deficit is Andrew just paying for Neil's whole life??? Would it look less suspicious to be donating such large amounts if they got married "for tax benefits"? Has anyone written a fic about this? Would it be boring to just have a whole fic that's like a meeting with Neil and the moriyama's financial division going over what would be enough for Neil to love on and how he could best go about filing taxes?

[jamesvince9898]

Professional Tax Consulting and Relief Services in Minnesota - Expert Tax Solutions for IRS Challenges

Introduction: Navigating tax issues can be overwhelming, especially when the IRS issues notices or takes action. At Best Tax Pro - Tax Consulting Firm in Minnesota, we specialize in providing effective, professional tax solutions tailored to your unique needs. From handling notices of intent to levy to addressing IRS certified letters and IRS wage garnishments, we’re here to help alleviate the stress associated with IRS-related challenges. With a team of experienced tax attorneys and consultants, we are dedicated to helping clients in Minnesota find relief from IRS back taxes and achieve financial stability.

Understanding IRS Notices and Certified Letters Receiving a notice from the IRS, such as a notice of intent to levy, can be intimidating. These notices typically indicate that the IRS is taking action due to outstanding tax debts or unresolved tax issues. Often, a certified letter from the IRS outlines the immediate steps the taxpayer must take to avoid further penalties or levies. At Best Tax Pro, our tax attorneys and professional consultants understand the importance of quick, accurate responses. We guide clients through each phase of the process, ensuring that they comprehend every detail of the communication and make informed decisions to address the issues at hand.

Why You Need a Professional Tax Consultant The tax code is complex, and any minor miscalculation or misunderstanding can lead to significant penalties. Working with a professional tax consultant brings clarity to your tax situation and provides you with an advocate who can liaise directly with the IRS on your behalf. Our consultants are seasoned in identifying tax discrepancies and strategizing effective solutions for tax relief. From filing back taxes to negotiating with the IRS, we tailor our services to the unique needs of each client, helping them avoid costly consequences while safeguarding their assets.

Addressing IRS Wage Garnishment If you’ve received notice of an IRS wage garnishment, it’s essential to act quickly. Wage garnishment can severely impact your financial stability, as it allows the IRS to directly deduct a portion of your wages to cover unpaid taxes. At Best Tax Pro, we’re skilled at negotiating on behalf of our clients to stop wage garnishment or reduce its impact. Our tax attorneys work closely with clients to develop a practical solution, often through installment agreements or tax debt settlements, to minimize the strain of IRS garnishment on their finances.

Resolving IRS Back Taxes Unresolved IRS back taxes can accumulate quickly, leading to interest charges, penalties, and potential enforcement actions from the IRS. Dealing with back taxes alone can be challenging, especially if you’re unsure of your total liability. Our team offers expert tax resolution services, ensuring that each aspect of your back taxes is carefully analyzed and managed. By partnering with Best Tax Pro, clients benefit from experienced professionals who can assess their situation and develop customized strategies, from payment plans to settlements, to bring them back into compliance with the IRS.

Offering Expert Tax Solutions for Complex Cases Every tax situation is unique, and it’s critical to work with a firm that offers expert tax solutions for complex cases. Our tax attorneys and consultants bring years of experience and a deep understanding of IRS regulations. Whether you need help with ongoing tax issues or wish to proactively manage potential liabilities, Best Tax Pro is equipped to handle even the most intricate tax challenges. By conducting in-depth evaluations and staying current with IRS updates, we can provide the guidance you need to protect your assets and achieve tax compliance.

Our Commitment to Client Satisfaction At Best Tax Pro, we’re committed to making the tax resolution process as straightforward and stress-free as possible. We pride ourselves on our transparent, client-centered approach and dedication to achieving favorable outcomes. Every consultation begins with a thorough assessment, where we explain all potential solutions and their implications, ensuring that clients feel confident in their decisions. By prioritizing our clients’ well-being and financial health, we have earned a reputation as a trusted resource for professional tax consulting in Minnesota.

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now that im actually a taxpaying adult its so funny to me how often people talk about the IRS like they're an evil mastermind organization sucking money straight out of the pockets of the american public. like they're just professional sticklers. they're nerds with accounting degrees and an attention to detail. they arent even scary unless you're deliberately committing tax fraud. "oh fuck its tax season the irs is gonna fucking get you if you do your taxes even slightly wrong" you mean they'll send me a polite letter saying that I owe them more than calculated and I can call them to set up a repayment plan??? genuinely im more intimidated by hospital billing departments than the IRS, at least the amount I pay in taxes isn't at the mercy of my insurance company.

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Tim Walz’s Progressive Tax Experiment

The Minnesota economy is no success story on the Governor’s watch.

By The Editorial Board - Wall Street Journal

Our friends in the press don’t seem to care about Tim Walz’s economic record as Governor of Minnesota. But Americans might be interested since it foreshadows where a Kamala Harris-Walz Administration would take the country with their policies.

Minnesota boasts a low employment rate (2.9%), but that’s less impressive than it seems. Nearly all of its job growth under Mr. Walz has been in industries that rely on government spending. Since he entered office in January 2019, Minnesota has added a net 41,500 jobs. This includes 43,900 in healthcare and social assistance and 12,600 in government.

Private industries have lost jobs, including finance, information, professional and business services, retail, manufacturing and leisure and hospitality. Such job losses started before the pandemic but accelerated during Mr. Walz's prolonged lockdowns and have increased during the last year.

Manufacturing employment has declined by 7,500 over the past 12 months, while professional and business services have shed 22,700 jobs. This is especially notable since Mr. Walz last spring signed a giant tax increase, including a 1% surcharge on investment income over $1 million. He also reduced standard deductions for businesses such as for net operating losses.

At the same time he expanded myriad tax credits such as for rent, film production, dependent care and families. Minnesotans can even get a $150 refund for contributing to state political parties and candidates. Such tax credits shrink the tax base so much that Democrats have to keep rates high. Minnesota’s top rate is 9.85% not counting his one-percentage point surcharge—which sends the rich or retired out of state.

Households with roughly $5 billion in adjusted gross income left Minnesota between 2019 and 2022, according to the most recent IRS data. Minnesota in 2022 ranked eighth in income loss among states as a share of overall AGI, after Illinois, New York, California, New Jersey, Alaska, Maryland and Massachusetts.

Top destinations for Minnesota refugees include zero-income tax Florida, Texas and South Dakota. South Dakota’s rate of job growth has been more than four times higher than Minnesota’s since Mr. Walz took the helm. At least overtaxed and jobless Minnesotans can vote with their feet. If Ms. Harris wins, all Americans might have to live by California and Minnesota rules.

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Business Guide:

How to get started

When you have a business name in mind look up the domain name to see if it’s taken. You don’t want to spend money on an LLC just to find out that your name is taken. Thats a waste of money because you also have to pay to dissolve it.

If the name is not taken, great, don’t file an LLC yet. Go online and get a virtual business address. Why? If you’re running your business out of your home like I am, just know that it’s public information if you use your address to file your LLC. A virtual address should cost like $10-$20 a month. Use that to file your LLC.

Once you’ve filed that LLC get your Ein. That’s your Employee Identification Number. It’s your businesses tax id. It’s free to file on the IRS website. Don’t fall for the scam websites you guys.

Once you’ve gotten your EIN go to Google domains and get your website name aswell as 3-4 emails. An email for your social media accounts, an executive email for yourself, an ecomm@businessname.com for things like your business bank account, Shopify account, etc; and maybe a customer support email. I use the social email as a customer support email. All of this should be like $50/month.

Once you’ve don’t that get on Canva and make that logo bookie. Personally I paid someone on Fiverr to make mine because I’m a “soft business life” kind of girl and I’d rather pay the professionals. Thats just me though.

Once you’ve got your logo go ahead and get them social media accounts going. Instagram, tiktok, Facebook.

Alright now this is where it gets specific to clothing brands because that’s what I own.

Time to find a manufacturer. Head over to alibaba and search what kind of product you want to sell. Be sure to add “oem” if you want a manufacturer that customizes. Look for the amount of orders they’ve gotten on that product. If it says zero orders that’s ok. Some styles are new and thus haven’t been ordered yet. Check any reviews they have for other products. Also check the total revenue they’ve done. It’s on the store profile. I can’t tell you what the sweet spot is yet bc I’ve only used one manufacturer so far but I’d look for mid six figures and up if you wanna be real safe.

Chat with them and order a sample. Even if you buy from a vendor list you’ll need your own sample to make content with. I suggest buying one and first. It’s worth the wait because if you buy multiple and end up not liking them you’d have wasted money that could’ve gone into testing a different manufacturer.

Do not launch with more than 2 products. Even 2 is a stretch, wallai start with one.

This is because if you’re doing the preorder, which I suggest, you’ll be depending on customer orders to pay for the bulk order. Manufacturers do their moq by color or style. If you have too many options in your website and customers order a mix of things, you better pray you have enough money to cover the bulk for all those different styles. Stay safe and give them 1-2 options to choose from.

Pre order method is great if you don’t have a lot of cash to start with because the orders pay for themselves. Bulk orders start to wrack up. Especially if it’s a custom style or material. You don’t want to break the bank for something that might not sell.

Once you’ve gotten and approved your samples choose a launch date. 2-3 weeks before that launch dates post consistently. At least once a day but remember quality over quantity. Now don’t be tricked. Quality doesn’t mean a full cinematography. It means connecting with your audience and relating with them to a point where they’re like “this business gets it”. Either that or attaching yourself to an identity they want to have. “It girl ig influencer”, “feminine soft life babe” “clean girl Pilates princess” whatever the fuck it is embody ur as best as you can. When customers attach your product with an identity that is aspirational to them they will buy it without rationalizing. It’s why the luxury market makes so much off of ppl who can’t afford to buy it twice.

Focus on the backend

If you have a goal of getting an influx of orders and making a lot of sales, be sure that your business is structured in a way that can handle it happening at any given time. You know those tiktok businesses that get one viral video and sell out over night? That could be you but if you’re not prepared ppl are going to be upset. I suggest working backwards:

A customer service platform/inbox so that you can answer them right away with frequently asked questions.

Have stock so that you have something for customers to buy once they finally land on your website.

Have a well presenting website so that ppl don’t think you’re a scam. I’m going to do a post on this bc some of these business websites drive me fuckin nuts. Color theory ppl, color theory.

A social media page with some kind of social proof ie reviews from customers in some way shape or form. Ppl are going to be looking for what others have to say about your brand. Hire UGC creators to make videos that you can post on your page. They’re cheaper than influencers but still know how to convey the message well. You’ll have to have extra samples and items on hand to send them. Also check out their usage rights. Some will allow you to use their videos in ads but you have to pay extra and it’s only for a certain amount of time. But if they do it right, you’ll get a great return. Scared money don’t make no money.

A social media page that shows the products in movement and different lighting. I need to be able to imagine myself in the item before I buy it. Where would I wear it, how will it fit on me. Even when I’ve already ordered something I stay going back to the businesses social media page just to see the clothes again. I might even search it up to see other ppl wearing it.

Packaging

No need to go crazy with the packaging in the beginning. Don’t get me wrong, branding is important but as a beginner you may not have the money for that yet. You need to focus on spending money on what will give you the best return. Just get regular poly mailers from Amazon in your brand colors. You’ll also need:

A stack of 6x4 shipping labels

A thermal printer

A scale

When your manufacturer sends you the clothes they will most likely be in their own little bags. If not you can get those from Amazon too.

Later on you can go to alibaba and find a manufacturer to print you custom poly mailers for that extra edge. Put your logo, a cute message, and your social media handles on the bag and that’s it. Good to go.

You can also design your own thank you cards as well. I won’t be doing that.

Little things to remember

Don’t feel like you have to keep up with big brands. You don’t need to launch something every two weeks. As a matter of fact I advise against emulating super fast fashion brands. I only launch a new item once the pre ordered items have been shipped out to customers.

Be nice to your customers. You’d think this was obvious but it’s not. Some ppl are rude, ghetto, and uncouth. If you hate authority and have a smart mouth I think you should either take a customer service course or hire a virtual assistant from the Philippines to do your customer service for you because no customers = no money.

I’ll update this as I learn and grow:

12/18/2023

Influencers

Not every influencer with a mass follower base is going to be your influencer. It’s possible that you pay $5000 for an influencer with 75k followers to post your product on her page but that post makes you less than $3k. That means you’ve net negative $2k. What a fuckin waste of money.

This is why it’s important to develop a persona for your brand. What is your brand identity? Who is your target audience? What are their psychographics?

Where do currently shop? What are there favorite social media apps?What is their race? Their age? Their ethnicity? Are they in college or highschool? Do they have parents that support their lifestyle or are they hustlers? Are they concerned about price or quality more? Are they married? Do they have children? Are they environmentally conscious?

You need to embody Joe Goldberg and peer at them through their window. Acquaint yourself with every part of their life.

Also, you might not be your target demographic yet and that’s ok. The girls that shop with my brand have social lives. They go out with their friends and need outfits to wear. I don’t have a social life. The only clothes I wear are my work clothes to go to work and my robe when I’m at home.Or a sweat set and a bonnet to run errands.

Don’t think to yourself “ I would never wear that.” “I would never buy something at that price point”. That’s fine cuz someone else will. A lot of people will.

Another thing is your demographic could change once you start your business. It might be that you create content that attracts a different type of person than what you originally planned and that’s cool too. We don’t live in a perfect world. As long as they’re close enough to what you had predetermined it’s ok. Sometimes our business comes out different than we hoped but it’s just as good if not better. It’s like child. Don’t destroy its greatness trying to turn it into something it doesn’t want to be.

User generated content

Love, love, love her down. She’s that sweet spot between making content yourself and having an influencer with a large following make the content for you. UGC is a form of social proof which is something you need for an e-commerce brand especially. Ppl can’t just pop into your store and try on your stuff so they need the opinions of “regular” people to sell them on it. They want to see that person try it on, do a close up of the fabric, wear it to a social setting, etc;

What I like about UGC is that I can pick someone who fits into my brand persona to represent my brand even if I don’t. Someone that appears aspirational but still relatable. Like I said previously, you yourself might not embody your brands persona but you can pay someone who does.

A little translate for yall: I do not live in a nice apartment. My room is small, and dark, and filled with boxes. My living room has mix matched decor and I myself am not the body type I’d like to be (pls don’t hit me with body positivity babe). What I can do is pay a girl with the opposite of all those things and knows how to sell a product.

I have a girl right now that I’ve inquired to make posts for me and she’s got it all. Her rate for one video is $100 with an extra $30 for 90 days of usage in ads. $100 is the new 50 and for the return I’ll get on her, THATS A STEAL.

If you need to find a UGC creator search it up on tiktok and Twitter. Most of them have a portfolio of past work they’ve done. If you feel like they match your brands vibes, keep their info for when you’re ready.

I suggest to have a roster of them because if ppl keep seeing the same person over and over, the thought that that person is just a regular degular customer leaves their mind and you lose the magic of UGC.

Update 12/21/2023

I’ve been sick but yall ain’t paying me so it’s ok. Here’s the update.

Website

Your website is your home babe and when you’re preparing for guest you can’t have your home looking any type of way. Not only does it need to be clean but it needs to be cohesive and inviting.

You know how many times I’ve opened someone’s booking page on Instagram and I click off. Not only am I not reading through all of that small ass text but my head hurts cuz you’ve got a black font on a hot pink background.

Some of yalls websites to not comply with accessibility guidelines so pay attention to that bc you can be sued. Ppl should be able to read what you have on there without getting a headache.

Good rule of thumb is to have one primary color, and then black and white. Don’t over complicate it. Your primary color will be your logo, think twitters blue, then your secondary colors should be black and white, for your text. You might have an accent color like gold or silver, this should be used sparingly for a little dazzle.

If you’re a clothing brand like me, keep the text short and sweet. Think about it, when you go shopping on your favorite website are you bombarded with a soliloquy on how the collection came to be? And even if you are do you stop and read the whole thing? I don’t bc I don’t care. That’s what your Instagram story is for.

All I want to see is the attention grabber and a short,but convincing, tagline.

Example: Ski Resort 2023-“Stun the slopes and stand out on the ski lift with best sellers spotted at St. Moritz”

Let you images tell the rest of the story.

Don’t overwhelm them with options

Guys this is so important. The more options ppl see the less they buy or the less likely they are to buy. Why? This is the thought process.

“Omg the stuff on this website is so cute! Let me go through their catalog and add to my cart as I go”

5 minutes of scrolling

“Ok I have too many things in my cart let me just save to a wishlist instead”

Another 5 minutes of scrolling

“Ok I’ll just stop here and go back to my cart and decide what I’m going to get rn”

Goes to cart

Spends 10 minutes deciding what she’s gonna get bc there’s so many good options

Takes 10 items out of her cart and only buys two basics bc she knows those are less likely to disappoint.

And scene

That is if she didn’t leave after the second five minutes of scrolling. Nowadays five minutes on a non stimulating website is a lot, don’t let it take that long.

Obviously this also depends on the customers budget. Some people have the money to just buy everything in their cart (I wish- one day), but most are just window shopper you hope to convert with your nice styles, images, and prices. Don’t make it harder for people to give you their money.

I have more but I’m tired of writing so I’ll update yall tmrw.

[tsams-and-co-memes]

TMGAFS Monty Canon Info

Updated - 11/10/24

Monty’s likes:

Winning

Screwing with people

Trains

Tea

Aggressive humor

Earth

Money

Frolicking

Monty’s dislikes:

Clickbaiting people

Fire

Their favorite season is winter

Kids (<- their thoughts and feelings towards kids may or may not be different now)

Their dad

Stitchwraith

Eclipse

Bloodmoon

El Chip

Miscellaneous:

Monty is gender-fluid and bisexual

Their dad is British. It’s probably fair to assume that by extension, that makes Monty British, too

They have a sister who is a lawyer in Germany

Their mom is dead, and Monty was the one who handled most (if not all) of her funeral arrangements and expenses

They get extremely competitive over gaming

They have a temper and swear a lot

They have ADHD

Monty’s father and sister are human, but were genetically modified to look more like gators. Fazbear's merely bought their dad's likeness and used it to create Monty (<- partial retcon, it seems that Millie is an animatronic like Monty now. Everything about their dad is still pretty concrete)

Monty’s sister’s name is Millie

Their parents used to argue frequently

They once worked as a bartender

Monty’s sister (Millie) is very professional, even outside of her working hours (according to their dad)

Monty’s dad was a horrible parent

They con and rob NFT bros

They don’t pay taxes - they apparently owe $8 and some odd cents to the IRS

Monty built an off brand Vegeta animatronic and a husky animatronic

Monty had a kill switch at one point from Fazbear’s to shut them down if they did anything super bad, but the kill switch no longer works

Monty and Millie play Minecraft together and talk just about every other day, which would mean they have a decently close relationship

Monty plays D&D with Puppet sometimes

Monty hires a photographer to take pictures of them every few months, and the photographer charges $10,000 per picture. They then pay off the photographer with Monopoly money

They had a dragon ball phase

Monty used to sell food to the cartel

Apparently Monty’s nemesis is hip Yoda

Monty knows how to drive and seems to be a better teacher than Sun. It's implied that Monty also knows how to fly planes

Monty knows what Millie's job is, but they don't know the specifics about it

Monty is Francine's godfather

Monty apparently smells like hand sanitizer, according to Earth

Monty’s a fan of alcohol and drinks every so often

Monty has killed an entire population of smurf people

Funtime Freddy had a habit of looking through Monty’s window at night and watching them sleep

Monty recently sold a Chili's to Moon (implied, since Moon recently bought it and Monty said that they recently sold it)

Monty swears more when drunk

Monty shows up late for work and then leaves early

Monty knows Spanish

Monty's tail gets stiff when they are angry (fact yoinked from the wiki)

In the past Monty had asked out Glamrock Chica but ended up getting rejected (fact yoinked from the wiki)

Their tail has been said to be magnetic meaning that it can take it off and move it around. Lunar liked to play with it (fact yoinked from the wiki)

Apparently, they are banned from Switzerland for some unknown reason (fact yoinked from the wiki)

They nuked Sweden for unknown reasons (fact yoinked from the wiki)

They are the ones who updated the daycare and have access to cameras (fact yoinked from the wiki)

They had a space station at one point, but it was destroyed by meteors (I think?)

Monty sold a space apartment/house to Sun once, but the place was also destroyed

Monty’s been to jail before

Monty experiments with "medicinal stuff" (with there being implications that the "medicinal stuff" is actually weed. There are two bongs in their new house, and Foxy even picked one of the bongs up and directly referred to it as "weed paraphernalia")

Despite being an animatronic, Monty has functioning taste buds

Monty knows how to pilot (?) a ship

Monty is a grill master and is good at cooking