Finance

Financial guidance for artists running their own creative businesses. Articles explain bookkeeping, tax planning, funding options, and grant applications.

Book Keeping Tips and Systems

Set up a basic bookkeeping system for your small business using ledgers and cash books to track money in and out.

Credit Card Funding When Loans Are Denied

Use credit cards to fund your startup when banks turn you down, but watch out for high interest rates and debt risk.

Finding Art Business Investors

How to pitch your art business to the right investors and secure funding without banking on family or galleries.

Friends and Family Investing in You

How to take loans from family and friends without damaging relationships or your finances.

How to Get Start Up Capital for Your Business

Banks won't easily fund new businesses, so most craft workers keep part-time jobs while building their venture and securing personal loans instead.

How to Secure Art Grants and Art Bursaries

Art grants are competitive but achievable if you know where to look and meet the strict eligibility criteria for each one.

Surviving Tough Times in the Art World

Art businesses face the same market pressures as any other sector during a recession, and survival depends on keeping your nerve and reassessing your strategy.

Tax Planning and Income Tax

Set aside money for taxes from day one or face a hefty bill when your returns are due.