Starting Up

Articles about taking your art from hobby to business venture. Topics include finding your niche, managing finances, and selling online.

Commitment to Setting Up Business

Why commitment matters more than equipment when starting an art business and how it determines whether you succeed or fail.

E-commerce for Artists

Selling art online removes location barriers and reaches buyers who prefer browsing from home without gallery pressure.

Finances and Tax for the Self-Employed Artist

Self-employed artists need to handle tax, national insurance and pensions properly to avoid fines and plan for slow months.

Find Your Style and a Niche in the Art World

Figure out what art you want to make and who wants to buy it by studying your market carefully.

Identify a Target Market for Your Art

Figure out who will actually buy your art by researching your local competition and customer base.

Set Goals for Your Start Up Business

Writing down your startup goals keeps you on track and makes success feel less overwhelming.

Your Business Start-up Questionnaire

Ask yourself tough questions about organization, self-belief and skills before launching your art, craft or design business.