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Business Guide for Artists and Designers

The perfect book to answer the most pressing questions about setting your creative freelance business: The Pocket Business Guide for Artists & Designers by Alison Branagan. The book gives 100 useful business tips, especially helpful for fresh graduates and those just starting their creative business journey. We love that it is divided into sections (business, promotions, legal stuff, money, and last thoughts) that are designed to walk you through what you need to know to achieve success. ...

The perfect book to answer th...

August 20, 2019

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Creative Live: Online Classes

For all creatives, and those who wish to be, we have a great resource for you. Whether you want to master your craft, pursue a passion, or learn something completely new, CreativeLive will help you do that. CreativeLive is a website that offers classes taught by famous industry leaders in Art & Design, Photo & Video, Craft & Making, Music & Audio, Money & Life. We love that it also has an ‘on-air’ category, where you can watch FREE online classes 24/7. Isn’t that awesome?! Imagine watching a class taught by your favorite designer! ...

For all creatives, and those ...

August 20, 2019

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TEEM App: Small Business Management Tool

Every small business owner knows the struggle of keeping track of your business and creating the work that keeps it running. It’s hard! And if you’re a one-woman company? Difficulty x 5, because you’re not only the founder, you’re also the designer/ accountant/ marketer/ finance person…etc. It’s impossible! How can anyone manage? Don’t worry. We got you. Our tool will help you manage your finances, create custom proposals and contracts, with ease and efficiency, so you can focus on doing what you love. We know you’re a strong and independent BAWS, who doesn't need anyone, but it's okay to get assistance. We’re here to help! Go to https://www.teem-app.com/ for a free trial. ...

Every small business owner kn...

August 20, 2019

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Art Inc: book for professional artists

Who said you have to suffer to be an artist? To create emotional art? In some cases, maybe. To build a career doing what you love? Not at all. Art, Inc: The essential guide for building your career as an artist, written by professional artist Lisa Congdon, is a practical guide that will help you earn a living by making art. The book talks about creating illustrations, licensing, pricing, selling art, teaching art, marketing your art, and so much more. We love that it has a lot of advice from the successful artists in different fields. So, if you want to turn your passion into a profitable business, read this book! ...

Who said you have to suffer t...

August 20, 2019

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Recommendation: “Company of One”: business book

Working on growing your business is great, but what’s more important is making your business better instead of bigger; quality over quantity. We recommend this book that will help you do just that. Company of One, by Paul Jarvis, is a guide that focuses on the idea that staying small and avoiding expansion can be more profitable and more enjoyable over time, and will make you feel more fulfilled as a business. ...

Working on growing your busin...

August 20, 2019

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Recommendation: “This Is Marketing”: Seth Godin Book

Marketing is hard work, and it’s not easy, but it’s is an adventure intended to create meaningful change in the world. If you’re struggling with marketing your business, we have the resource to help you: ‘This is Marketing’ by Seth Godin. The book shares how marketing works to build long term results for your business. It’s an enjoyable read, filled with case studies that are relevant and insightful. We love Seth’s advice and perspective on marketing. Read this book! ...

Marketing is hard work, and i...

August 20, 2019

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Seth Godin: Marketing Blog

The only way for a business to stand out is to stop advertising and start innovating. You have to be brave in your business’s process.Teamup Team Seth Godin is a professional speaker, writer, and marketing guru. We love Seth’s TED talks, and the short articles on his blog, where he gives great advice on how to tell a great story about your business, how to be remarkable, understanding effective marketing, and so much more. Check out Seth's blog to read more about marketing: https://seths.blog/ ...

The only way for a business t...

August 20, 2019

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Lifelong Learning with Lynda.com

No matter where you are as a freelancer, or business, there is always more room to grow and enhance your practical work skills. A great resource to help you keep learning is: lynda.com (now called LinkedIn Learning) is the OG teaching tutorials, even before YouTube. With courses for variety of fields, and different instructors who are experts in their industry. ...

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August 20, 2019

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Freelance & Business & Stuff: book

If you’re a creative business owner who’s looking for practical business advice, we have the book for you: ‘Freelance, and Business, and Stuff’. The book is a great guide for creative business owners just starting out. It’s very well organized, filled with step-by-steps that are relevant and easy to understand. We love that it gives a fresh take on business from a creative perspective. ...

If you’re a creative business...

August 20, 2019