Finance

Handle the financial aspects of your art business, including pricing artwork, managing cash flow, and exploring funding opportunities. Learn to support your practice whilst building income.

Book Keeping Tips & 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 raise startup money 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 & 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 income tax from day one or face a hefty bill when your tax return is due.