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Brand outreach and media kits
How to Pitch Brands as a Small CreatorA step-by-step way for small creators to pitch brands: pick the right brands, find the right person, write a short pitch, price it, follow up without begging.8 min readBrand Pitch Email Templates for CreatorsSix copy-and-edit brand pitch email templates for creators: cold pitch, warm pitch, campaign idea, follow-up, re-pitch after a past deal, and a rate reply.9 min readHow to Find Brand Contacts (and Who to Email)Who to email at a brand about sponsorships: job titles that sign off on creator deals, where to find them, how to verify an email and reach out lawfully.8 min readHow to Follow Up With a Brand After No ResponseWhen to follow up on a brand pitch, how many times, what to say in each email, templates you can copy, and when to stop and move on to the next brand.7 min readHow to Get Brand Deals With a Small FollowingHow nano and micro creators land brand deals: pick a niche brands pay for, show proof beyond follower count, and use UGC and affiliate work as stepping stones.8 min readHow to Make a Media KitWhat to put in a creator media kit, which stats brands check, rate card vs media kit, how to keep numbers current, design tips, mistakes, and a checklist.7 min read
Brand deals and pricing
How Much to Charge for a Brand DealHow creators price brand deals using views, followers, engagement or flat fees, what raises the price, a worked example, and how to counter an offer.9 min readUsage Rights and Exclusivity Fees for InfluencersWhat organic vs paid usage, whitelisting, Spark Ads and exclusivity mean in a brand deal, how creators price them, and contract terms to check before signing.8 min readHow to Negotiate a Brand DealHow to negotiate a brand deal as a creator: anchor with a line-item quote, counter a low offer, trade scope instead of price, and copy-paste email scripts.8 min readUGC Rates: How Much to Charge for UGCHow UGC creators price videos: UGC vs influencer content, base rates, usage rights, raw footage, hooks and bundles, with published rate ranges and an example.7 min readBrand Deal Contract ChecklistAn influencer contract checklist: deliverables, approvals, payment terms, kill fees, usage, exclusivity, FTC disclosure, morality clauses, IP and termination.8 min readBrand Deal Tracker: How to Track Brand DealsHow to track brand deals as a creator: stages, contacts, deliverables, due dates, approvals, usage rights, invoices and payments, and what to record per deal.6 min readFTC Disclosure Rules for InfluencersWhat the FTC's Endorsement Guides and Disclosures 101 say about influencer disclosures: when to disclose, where #ad goes, video, platform tools, free products.8 min read
Invoicing and business
How to Invoice a Brand as a CreatorWhen to invoice a brand, what its accounts payable team needs (W-9, PO number, vendor setup, payment terms) and a step-by-step process to get paid on time.9 min readInfluencer Invoice TemplateEvery field an influencer invoice needs, a filled-in example with deliverables, usage and exclusivity line items, plus payment terms and payment methods.8 min readWhat to Do When a Brand Pays LateWhat to do when a brand pays late: net-30/60/90 norms, a reminder schedule with email templates, escalation steps, and how late fees and freelancer laws work.9 min readBookkeeping for Content CreatorsBookkeeping for content creators: separating business money, tracking income by source, keeping receipts, common expense categories and a monthly routine.8 min readLLC vs Sole Proprietorship for Content CreatorsHow sole proprietorships and LLCs work for content creators: liability, default IRS tax treatment, the S corp election, and state fees and filings that vary.9 min read
Taxes for creators
General information, not tax advice.
Quarterly Estimated Taxes for Content CreatorsHow quarterly estimated taxes work for creators: 2026 IRS due dates, who generally pays, safe harbor rules, self-employment tax basics and estimating methods.8 min read1099 Forms for Influencers and Content CreatorsHow W-9, 1099-NEC, 1099-K and 1099-MISC work for content creators, who sends which, the 2026 thresholds, and what happens when a 1099 never arrives.8 min readDo Influencers Pay Taxes on Free Products and PR Packages?How IRS rules on non-cash income, bartering and gifts apply to PR packages and free products creators receive, plus the separate FTC disclosure rules.7 min read
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