How Trump Winning the Election Will Affect the PYOP Industry
November 15, 2024 · 3 min read
What Does Trumpâs Win Mean for Your PYOP Studio?
Picture this: itâs the morning after the election, your coffee is brewing, and before you can say "qualified business deduction," youâre hit with the news: Trump has won. Whether youâre elated, perplexed, or just wondering how to work this into a pottery class theme, youâre asking the big question: What does this mean for my paint-your-own pottery (PYOP) studio?
Donât worry, studio owner extraordinaire, weâve got you covered.
The Economy and Certainty: Why It Matters
First things first: the markets love certainty, and boy, do they hate drama. The stock marketâs initial response to the election was a big sigh of relief, not because of who won, but because weâve checked the "uncertainty" box off the list. Thatâs good news for your studioâs financial planning because smoother sailing in the broader economy usually trickles down to better retail spending. Translation? Customers with steadier wallets ready to grab a ceramic mug and a brush.
Letâs Talk Taxes (Yes, This Affects Your Paint Brushes)
If youâre like most small business owners, youâve been blissfully (or ignorantly) benefiting from the qualified business deduction. Thatâs a fancy way of saying 20% of your income gets a tax break before Uncle Sam sticks his hand in the jar. This deduction was set to expire in 2025, but with a Republican-controlled government, you can breathe easy. Chances are, itâll stick around. Thatâs real money you can reinvest into your studio for better brushes, snazzy events, or even that dreamy kiln youâve had your eye on.
The Gridlock-Free Zone
With the House, Senate, and presidency all under one party, things might actually get done in Washington (cue shocked gasps). This means legislative changes could move faster. For you, thatâs less red tape and more clarity in financial planning, no need to panic about restructuring your business or bracing for surprise tax hikes.
PYOP Studio Owners: Your Time to Shine
Hereâs the bottom line: your businessâs job is to support you, not the other way around. With Trumpâs victory, the economic environment could give you just the boost you need to create a studio that thrives and shares joy with your community. This is the moment to bake smooth financial systems into your businessâs DNA and ensure youâre not just working in your studio but growing it into a worthy investment.
How PYOP Accounting Can Help
Need help navigating these changes and setting up systems that support a healthy retail and event-driven studio? PYOP Accounting is your dynamic partner in building a real business that delivers profitability and peace of mind. Because life is too short for low returns on big energy.
Turn Political Curveballs Into a Masterpiece
Ready to turn this political curveball into a masterpiece? Letâs get to work!
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Donna Bordeaux, CPA with PYOPAccounting.com
Creativity and CPAs donât generally go together. Most people think of CPAs as nerdy accountants who canât talk with people. Well, itâs time to break that stereotype. Lively, friendly, and knowledgeable can be a part of your relationship with your CPA, as demonstrated by Donna and Chad Bordeaux. They have over 50 years of combined experience as entrepreneurial CPAs. Theyâve owned businesses and helped business owners exceed their wildest dreams. They have been able to help businesses earn many times more profit than the average business in the same industry and are passionate about helping industries that help families build great memories.
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