Alison Branagan MA AIBC FRSA

This course is for artists, designers, photographers and image makers who wish to know about how to set up in business, and to 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 current legal issues, how to keep records, financial matters, taxation, and invoicing.

Alison Branagan MA IC FRSA’s publications include 'The Essential Guide to Business for Artists and Designers', and 'A Pocket Business Guide for Artists and Designers' both published by A & C Black, 'Making Sense of Business' (A no-nonsense business skills guide for managers and entrepreneurs, published by Kogan-Page), 'The Illustrator's Guide to Success' (published by the AOI, Alison Branagan, Fig Taylor, Simon Stern, and et al, out as print on demand Summer 2011). For more information and to view over one hundred student testimonials go to www.alisonbranagan.com and www.makingsenseofbusiness.com