A Pocket Business Guide for Artists and Designers

Aimed at arts graduates, this handy pocket guide answers the most pressing questions graduates have when setting up a creative business. Many students who graduate from art school don't know how to make a living out of their work, but this book presents 100 useful business related things (explained in 200 words or less) that they should know before embarking on a career in the arts. The book is divided into 5 sections that will help budding artists achieve success in this competitive field: business, promotion, legal stuff, money and last thoughts. In short, it briefly covers all the main questions arts students may have about starting their careers.

Alison Branagan is an associate lecturer at both Central St Martins and the Chelsea College of Art where she specializes in courses on enterprise, business support, mentoring and how to set up businesses. She also runs a successful business consultancy. She has previously written a book on business for Kogan Page.