The infrastructure that makes everything else work. Business services for creators, small businesses, and platform operations.
What Brass Tacks Does
Business services at Cost+20% — accounting, legal, insurance, and professional tools...
What Brass Tacks Does
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Accounting | Bookkeeping, tax prep, financial planning |
| Legal | Contract review, entity formation, IP protection |
| Insurance | Liability, health, business coverage |
| Banking | Business accounts, payment processing |
| Professional Tools | Software, equipment, workspace |
The Philosophy
Every creator is a business. Every business needs infrastructure. Brass Tacks provides that infrastructure at Cost+20%.
The Economics
Professional services at Cost+20% — no markup games, no hidden fees...
The Economics
Professional services at Cost+20%:
The Math
| Service | Traditional | Brass Tacks |
|---|---|---|
| Bookkeeping | $300-500/month | Cost+20% |
| Tax Prep | $500-2000 | Cost+20% |
| Contract Review | $200-500/hour | Cost+20% |
| Entity Formation | $500-2000 | Cost+20% |
How It Works
- Service providers join Brass Tacks network
- Providers set their cost basis
- Platform adds 20% margin
- Clients pay transparent price
- Providers keep 83.3% of total
Service Categories
The full range of business services available through Brass Tacks...
Service Categories
Financial Services
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Bookkeeping | Monthly reconciliation, categorization |
| Tax Preparation | Individual and business returns |
| Financial Planning | Budgeting, forecasting, strategy |
| Payroll | Employee and contractor payments |
Legal Services
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Contract Review | Standard agreement analysis |
| Entity Formation | LLC, Corp, nonprofit setup |
| IP Protection | Trademark, copyright filing |
| Compliance | Regulatory guidance |
Insurance Services
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Liability | General and professional coverage |
| Health | Individual and group plans |
| Property | Equipment and inventory |
| Cyber | Data breach and security |
Professional Tools
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Software | Productivity, design, development |
| Equipment | Cameras, audio, tools |
| Workspace | Coworking, meeting rooms |
| Training | Professional development |
The Integration
Brass Tacks connects to every other initiative — the backbone of the platform...
The Integration
Brass Tacks connects to every other initiative:
The Flow
Creator joins platform
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Brass Tacks provides entity formation
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Creator sells through initiatives
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Brass Tacks handles bookkeeping
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Tax prep at year end
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Insurance protects the business
Initiative Connections
| Initiative | Brass Tacks Support |
|---|---|
| Let’s Make Bread | Artisan business setup |
| Harper Guild | Creator contracts |
| JukeBox | Music licensing |
| Household Concierge | Service provider insurance |
| VSL | Loan documentation |
The Provider Network
How service providers join and operate within Brass Tacks...
The Provider Network
How service providers join and operate:
Provider Requirements
| Requirement | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Credentials | Verified professional qualifications |
| Insurance | Errors & omissions coverage |
| Pricing | Transparent cost basis |
| Availability | Defined service hours |
Provider Benefits
- 83.3% of revenue — same as all creators
- Platform discovery — clients find you
- Scheduling tools — manage appointments
- Payment processing — automatic and fast
- Reputation building — verified reviews
Quality Assurance
- Credential verification — ongoing
- Client feedback — monitored
- Dispute resolution — fair process
- Continuous improvement — training available
For Creators
How Brass Tacks helps creators run their businesses...
For Creators
How Brass Tacks helps creators run their businesses:
Getting Started
- Entity formation — LLC or sole prop setup
- Business account — banking integration
- Basic bookkeeping — track income and expenses
- Tax planning — quarterly estimates
Growing
- Contract templates — standard agreements
- Insurance coverage — protect your work
- Financial planning — growth strategy
- Professional tools — software and equipment
Scaling
- Payroll services — hire help
- Advanced accounting — financial statements
- Legal counsel — complex agreements
- Business strategy — professional guidance
The Vision
Business infrastructure that empowers instead of extracts...
The Vision
Business infrastructure that empowers instead of extracts:
What We’re Building
- Accessible — professional services for everyone
- Transparent — Cost+20%, no hidden fees
- Integrated — works with all initiatives
- Empowering — creators run real businesses
The Goal
Every creator on Liana Banyan has access to the same professional infrastructure that big companies have — at prices they can afford.
“Help each other help ourselves.”
🏰 FOR THE KEEP! ⚔️