Business Start up for Creatives (London)
Business Start-Up for Creatives
Alison Branagan and guest speakers, Dean Shepherd (Art Accountant) and a visiting Legal Expert in the Creative Industries Law, (IP, Copyright, Design Right and Trademarks) Other speakersto be confirmed The course is suitable for beginners and those that have been trading for 1-3 years.
course 9th January - 27th February 2007, Tuesdays 18.00-20.30, 8 weeks cost ?280 per course location Southampton Row location Central Saint Martins College, Southampton Row, London To enrol email: mailto:shortcourse@csm.arts.ac.uk tel: 020 7514 7015 visit: http://www.csm.arts.ac.uk
This course is for artists and designers who wish to know about how to set up in business, and learn about the benefits of becoming self-employed. Did you know for instance that you can be employed and be self-employed at the same time? Did you know that if you sell work or need to gain commissions or run workshops on an ongoing basis you need to gain legal trading status? But don’t panic! This course will give you an overview of where to find sources of support, how to write a business plan, gain funding, and identify a market for your artwork and skills. Other topics covered include raising awareness of legal issues, how to keep records, financial matters, taxation, and invoicing.
What some previopus students said…
” Alison Branagan’s course has been invaluable source of knowledge and given me the confidence to make my business succeed! ” Paul Chisholm
“Alison’s enthusiasm is really encouraging and I actually enjoyed learning about Tax and accounting! The course is very thorough and a good kick-start for anyone who has been thinking of starting up a business, but hasn’t actually got around to it. I am pleased to say I have now set up my own photography business” Deborah Bullen
“Well worth while for any creative person who wants to be their own boss, has an idea, but lacks the nitty-gritty experience of actually running a business. Loads of really practical information and advice” Tim Hollins
“Alison provides incredibly useful and rich information in digestible doses. After doing the course I felt the mysterious world of the artist in business was a lot simpler and less scary than I imagined. This course was the most useful I’ve ever done since completing my degree.” Bindy Bonnette
For more information about business and the creative industries visit http://www.alisonbranagan.com
