Managing Money
What to do if You’re a Freelancer with no Savings Who Lost Contracts due to Covid-19
Get accurate, clear information about what to do and how to access resources and support if you’re a freelancer with no savings who lost contracts because of Covid-19 and lockdown.
A Step by Step Guide to Universal Credit
Interested in finding out more about Universal Credit and seeing if it could be right for you? Read up on all the ins and outs
A list of Hardship Funds for Creatives
There are loads of wonderful creative organisation that have responded positivly to the financial issues facing the creative sector in light of the Corvid-19 pandemic
Information for those who are in the UK on a work visa during Covid-19
Here is some current info for those who are in the UK on a work visa: Info is from a FB thread from an immigration
Promoting your Business
Taking your product to market
Working with an Agent for Illustrators
Tips on finding and working with an agent from well-established Illustrators, Marcus Oakley and Lesley Barnes
Selling into Retail
Are you considering using a retailer to sell your products? This introduction to the different types of retailers and their benefits will help you decide on the next steps to take.
Pricing for creatives
Introduction to pricing for creatives. Including; achieving the right balance, considering value, multiple income streams, costing work, calculating your daily rate, pricing and income.
How to Sell Your Product
How to sell your product will ultimately come down to what the product is, and where the most suitable platforms to promote and sell your work are. Identify what you make, where is the most appropriate place to sell it, and who your consumer is.
Plans & Contracts
Business Plan Basics
Our in-house expert Sandy Thomson helps you get to grips with the basics of writing a business plan in just 15 minutes. In this short video, she outlines each section of the plan and explains what information is required.
Understanding Contracts
Learn about the clarity and commitment contracts can bring to your business agreements, and find out how to take your first steps to create your own contracts.
Learning to Run Your Own Business
Learn the principles of running your own business. This includes strategies for development and growth.
How do I protect my business ideas?
Understanding your intellectual property rights is important for creative businesses. Find out what your rights are and how to secure them.