If you’re a creative person who does a creative job, you probably don’t think you need to develop much of a brain for business. Leave all that stuff to the men in suits, right? Well, not exactly. There are plenty of ways in which having a good unders...
Many people sell their crafts as a way of making a living. It is a way to do what you love whilst making money out of it. People who love arts and crafts can have a special talent, and one that can indeed be monetized. The hints and tips here mainly ...
Creativity makes the world turn. The inventors and creators of buildings, transport, technology and even music have all make not only a physical mark on the planet but a mental mark on the people who inhabit it. They’ve shifted culture. That’s the ul...
As a creative, you will be used to suffering for your art. But when it comes to starting a business to do that very thing you love and enjoy, you might be surprised at how many challenges are in your way. In today’s guide, we’re going to take a look ...
Promote your stuff on social media. Build an e-mail subscription list. Write original content. You’ve heard this stuff before, no doubt, from many articles about boosting the views on your website. Now, don’t get me wrong: you should be doing all of ...
That's the dream, isn't it? To work solely creating the things that you love, and get paid for it in the process? Sound pretty good to me. But before you write the resignation letter you better be sure that you can make it as a sole trader. That mean...
If you’ve got talents, you also have the right to make money from those talents - especially so if you are a creative person. You’re one of a kind, and if you’re bored with your day job (as most creatives will be, let us be honest here), you should f...
If you have never looked into it before, the world of ezines is actually pretty interesting. From a graphic design perspective, ezines are fascinating to create. First of all, an ezine can be used for a huge number of purposes, and no matter what you...
Lack of productivity is a common problem for many of us. It’s practically impossible to achieve a perfect flow of productivity at home or at the workplace 24/7. Fortunately, there are numerous ways to change your efficiency in personal or business ma...
Design projects require a spark of creativity and relentless collaboration between the various team members trying to build a responsive website. It is quite an inundating task to communicate with different members and keep a track of a host of deadl...
There is something to be said for being creative in business, although this is not often given the same kind of air time as the subject of being entrepreneurial. The truth is, creativity is a hugely important part of any business, and whether or not ...
There are a number of things to think about when you first set up a website. Which web host to select, which type of web hosting package, which content management system you want to use. Also, will you manage content yourself or do you want a managed...
If you’re gifted with a creative talent, then why don’t you put it to good use and make some money at the same time? Allow people to purchase your creative services, and you can make a seriously good living doing something you love. If this interest...
If you are reading this, there is a good chance you are both a creative and a digital native. I’m willing to bet that you spend much of your day in front of a computer screen, creating beautiful, useful things. You might be a web designer or devel...
