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You don't need to hire a gallery and fill it with masterpieces to earn money from your artistic talent. Many companies use freelance artists to meet their requirements. A good source of business is greetings card manufacturers. Company addresses are often on the back of cards, or alternatively, ask for addresses at your local card shops, and write for current requirements. For a fuller report on greetings cards, e-mail me if you can read Word 97 attachments or send a large SAE to Mrs L O'Connor, 91B Acton Lane, London, NW10 8UT
If you are serious about getting into the greetings card market, an essential requirement is a subscription to M G Media's newsletter for greetings card writers and artists. Produced bi-monthly for £25 per year, it gives you the latest news including new markets in this sector, together with details of existing markets requiring material and their specific requirements. For further details or to subscribe, write to MG Media, Bolton Enterprise Centre, Washington Street, Bolton, Lancs. BL3 5EY or phone 01204 524262, fax 01204 535995
Remember to register with freelance databases and check regularly for suitable projects. Once you've successfully completed an assignment your work is rated, giving you a greater chance of being awarded further contracts. For a list of suitable databases go to http://www.homeworkinguk.com/homework.htm
ArtistMarket.com is the largest resource for newspaper and magazine editors and website presence providers. The market is world wide and in constant need of quality features including: EDITORIAL/POLITICAL PANELS, CARTOONS, COMIC STRIPS, CARICATURES, PUZZLES AND GAMES. They welcome new ideas for quality features. ArtistMarket.com provides an internet avenue to reach buyers throughout the world. The potential market for quality work is vast and active.
Writers'
and Artists' Yearbook: 2007 Amazon Price: £8.99
Paperback - 832 pages (24 July, 2006) A & C
Black;
The Writers' and Artists' Yearbook is the most
comprehensive British-based directory available to writers,
artists, playwrights, film writers, radio and TV designers,
illustrators and photographers.
Click here for a further list of recommended books for getting started in cartoon work, illustration or other artwork. All titles can be ordered from Amazon.
Insuring Your Artwork
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contemporary artwork. These art pieces can be paintings, drawings, prints, photos, sculptures and
glass pieces in a traditional, contemporary or conceptual style.
- Cover against theft, loss and accidental damage up to £50,000
- Temporary purchase cover up to £10,000
- Temporary removal cover within the UK for up to 30 days
- Loss of value
- Cover for theft or loss from a vehicle
- No excess as standard
Visit ArtGuard for more details.
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Here the demand is for high quality craftwork, which if it can also come at a realistic price, will command a steady stream of eager customers. As for so many other craft and art services, a wealth of 'how to' books are available to guide the novice through to professional status as a picture framer. Equipment need not eat too heavily into your capital and can be located in most of the major craftwork and model making magazines on the newsagents' shelves, as well as in advertising publications, including 'Exchange and Mart'.
Customers might come from the general public, via advertisements placed in the press or in shop windows. Alternatively you could provide a service to local artists and art shops, photographers, antique shops selling antique prints, print and poster shops and so on.
The following advice comes from the artist, Robin Hall who frames his own work. If you'd like to see some of his work go to http://www.charlesgilmore.com/category.asp?CatID=21
I have just set up as a picture framer - mainly to frame my OWN work - but I was surprised at how easy it is to learn - it literally took half an hour - anyone could do it , the machinery is THAT good. The set-up cost for new machinery is about £2000 but I would have had to pay that to get 30 or 40 pictures framed by someone else. I actually got some good second hand gear - half price. I'm sure there are a lot of framers who get it all wrong and don't last but I think I could advise them how to avoid that - ie. target as many galleries and art colleges or photographers studios - things like that rather than relying on 'passing trade'. Also I would recommend that anyone who considers framing should visit as many galleries as possible just to see how other people do their frames. I have been to a lot of framers and I KNOW they don't have any ideas themselves which really puts me off. I set up the gear in my 'beat-up' wooden garage and it does the job nicely but planning the workspace is ESSENTIAL - you need lots of shelving - a large table with carpet on it for cutting glass and some form of racks to store the mouldings and a reasonable amount of floorspace to work in.
The minimum amount of machinery required
- Mouldings cutter (cuts the 45% angles)
- Underpinner (joins the frame together)
- Glass cutter and metal 'T' square
- Pin gun - and a staple gun
You can buy the mouldings as you go along and you will also need a variety of smaller items like staples, wedges, brown tape, glass cleaner, wood glue etc.
There are also courses you can go to for picture framing but to be honest it is EASY to put a frame together - the HARD part is choosing the right frame for the picture.
Every month in the UK, hundreds of different magazines are published, all requiring photographs to brighten the pages. Many of these are from amateur and semi-professional sources. Just take a look at the weekly women's magazines. You will see at least one section of readers' photographs in each magazine, with payment to each contributor.
With a good basic camera you can easily take photographs of a standard suitable for magazine or postcard use. Check out the magazines that cover topics of interest and see if they encourage contributions. Postcards usually have company details on the reverse. Write to companies for their requirements.
I would suggest you contact two association for help in starting out. These are:
Master Photographers' Association at Hallmark House, 2 Beaumont Street, Darlington, Co. Durham, DL1 5SZ. Telephone 01325 356555 Fax: 01325 357813 Email: enquiries@mpauk.demon.co.uk
and
Bureau of Freelance Photographers, Focus House, 497 Green Lanes, London N13 4BP. Telephone 0181 882 3315
The Bureau of Freelance Photographers was established in 1965 to help freelance and aspiring freelance photographers to sell their pictures. For a modest £45 subscription fee, members receive a monthly Market Newsletter full of market leads, an annual 250-page Market Handbook, an advisory service and other benefits.
Another recommended organisation is the International Freelance Photographer Organisation. With 60,000 members worldwide, their aim is to help you make money from your photography. For a list of benefits, check out their website www.aipress.com
For anyone considering wedding photography take a look at Guild of Wedding Photographers UK.
For details of membership and qualification as a "Certificated Wedding Photographer" or "Craftsman in Wedding Photography" see their website or write to them at Carlton Place, 22 Greenwood Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1RZ Tel: 0161 926 9367 Fax: 0161 929 1786 Email: info@gwp-uk.co.uk Website: www.gwp-uk.co.uk
The Association of Photographers is a non-profit making trade association for fashion, advertising and editorial photographers. Founded in 1968, the Association co-ordinates a variety of services, competitions and benefits for Association members including Legal & Copyright Help, Workshops & Social Events and the latest job vacancies.
The British Journal of Photography is the weekly magazine for professional photographers, keeping photgraphers both at home and abroad informed of all the latest news, products and developments in this dynamic market place. As well as detailed technical reviews of equipment and film, each weekly copy provides in depth special features on all aspects of photography including picture technique, developing ideas and photojournalism.
Photostockplus is a revolutionary concept that allows you to upload and sell your work online. They actively promote the stock database and our photographers to a wide variety of buyers guaranteeing you worldwide exposure. They also provide you with the tools and client base to be successful; you keep 85% of the profits.
Images are sold on a royalty free basis which means there is a one time purchase fee for the unlimited use of an image per buyer. You are free to sell your images over and over again and raise or lower prices as you see fit. Unlike traditional agencies you are in control of your own work; you decide which photos to upload and how much to charge for them. You maintain all rights to the photos. You can categorize and add keywords to your images so they can be found by buyers.
Photostockplus.com markets its image database through many innovative means on the internet as well as through industry specific resources. They have relationships with hundreds of companies on the look out for fresh stock. Their sister website shares the identical photo database and is heavily geared and marketed towards the stock buyers to help maximize your image sales.
Camera Dollars System
Most websites would be pretty dull without graphics of some form, which means there is a continuous demand for new photographs to use and people are paying incredibly high fees for
pictures - any and all kinds of pictures. So, in return, there are websites, like PhotoStockPlus, mentioned above, that
collect these pictures and then sell them. You don't need to be a professional photographer and you only need a basic
digital camera to earn from any photographs you take. There is also the opportunity to earn monthly residual
commissions from all the digital photos you submit online.
Brian Moore has come up with a system he shows you that allows you to partner very quickly and sell the simplest of your digital pictures. For example, if you're going away at any time, just take a few extra pictures and you may end up paying for the entire trip!
- How to ensure you are getting the best fee possible for each photo you upload online – find out how to ensure you are paid what your photos are really worth
- How to put yourself in a buyer’s shoes and always shoot to sell – find out what buyers are looking for and the easiest ways for you to deliver exactly what they need
- Who pays the highest rates – and how to get them to not just accept your work but beg for it!
- How to easily find websites that will practically beg you for your photos - and who’ll be willing to pay a premium for each photo you submit to them
- How to select the right keywords to use with your photos when you upload them online
- How to dramatically improve your chances of getting each one of your photos accepted by photo sites.
- What to take pictures of – find out what types of images are in the most demand
- How to make money in the competitive world of celebrity gossip sites – these tips will give you the advantage you need to begin dominating the competition
- How to take pictures of sporting events and sell them online – it’s not as difficult as you might think … in fact, follow these tips and it will be downright easy to earn money this way!
If that's not enough for you, you also get a bonus guide which shows you how to get paid to write online. Once again, you don't need any experience, in fact, this system favours people with little or no writing experience and shows you where people will pay you to write articles, blog entries, headlines, and other forms of online writing and even shows you where you can get paid to edit various websites' clumsy typos! This writing training manual alone contains well over 100 pages of valuable content.
To get full details of both guides visit http://www.homeworkinguk.com/camera.htm As always, you're protected by an unconditional money-back guarantee.
For a list of recommended books visit our artbooks section
The Freelance Hair and Beauty Federation is a non profit making organisation that exists to promote the interests of freelance Hair stylists and Beauty Therapists within the industry and to provide benefits and services for its members, including low cost public liability insurance, Total Business Solutions, training opportunities and much more.
Hairdressing And Beauty Industry Authority
Free advice is available throughout this website to anyone interested in the hairdressing and beauty therapy industries, with all the latest advice, guidance and tips, regularly updated for your benefit.
Recommended Reading
Freelance Hairdressing - Fiona Raynes £ 8.99Paperback - 141 pages (February 1997) Robert Hale;
An introduction to the implications of becoming a freelance hairdresser, with advice on where to train, equipment requirements, customer care and how to start the business. Also offers tips on advertising, promotion and finance. Highly recommended by the Freelance Hair & Beauty Federation
Or consider training in hair extension work. No hairdressing qualifications are required for you to take part in 1-3 day training courses from Eloquent Hair. 12 modules to choose from, including all tools required to practice at home.
Have you ever considered breeding worms? Wonder Worms UK will buy back from you. For more details write to C W Denham, Pine Trees Farm, Hubberton, Sowerby Bridge, W Yorks, HX6 1NT or telephone 01422 831112 or Mr Warhurst, 195 Troutbeck Road, Redcar, Cleveland, TS10 4RS
If worms don't appeal, what about bee keeping? For more information contact British Beekeepers Association, National Agricultural Centre, Stoneleigh, CV8 2LZ
Something less lively? How about gardenware. Make garden "stoneware" from quality fibre glass moulds. Training courses available. Visit http://www.jsmouldingsinternational.com for details.
Speak to your local garden centre to see whether they require indoor plants. Many will welcome the opportunity to buy plants from you. Alternatively, grow fresh herbs and offer to local shops, restaurants and delicatessens.
If you still need some inspiration check out some of the following guides. All are available through Amazon.co.uk
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Contrary to popular myth, anyone can become a forecaster. It is extremely rare for astrologers, fortune tellers or any other predictors to have a gift. Rather, they rely on scientific techniques and methods to provide a reading.
Traditionally these techniques have been handed down through the generations, but there are now easier ways.
As a source of income, forecasting makes an ideal home based business, either working by mail or telephone, or with clients visiting your home. You can expect to charge in the region of £15 to £20 an hour, but check advertisements for current rates in your field.
Computers have simplified this field in the same way as many other methodical tasks. The following programs enabled you to get started for just a few pounds
Astrology - Focus Multimedia Ltd Amazon Price: £8.94 Platform: Windows 95, Windows 98
- Horoscope identification with neutral interpretation.
- Horoscope compatibility between individuals.
- Gives clear explanations of the key astrological terms. Everything from the elements, signs of the zodiac, planets, ascendants, aspects and houses.
- Impress your family and friends by analysing their personality traits, abilities and talent
World of Wisdom Birth Chart Interpreter - Focus Multimedia Ltd Amazon Price: £8.99
Read in detail how you could develop in both your personal and professional life as every aspect of your character is analysed to incredible depth. Find out which type of career is most likely to make you a success in life and why, as you confront personal qualities that will excel you in particular surroundings, yet may isolate you in other situations.
Containing 37 birth charts of the rich and famous, including Madonna and Woody Allan, the added facility to input the birth data of friends and family will allow you to reveal their true identities.
Based on 15 years of research and consultation, the World of Wisdom Birth Chart Interpreter 2nd edition charts your life by plotting the position of the planets at the time of your birth. Simply enter the date, time and place of your birth and you will immediately receive a comprehensive account detailing the kind of person you are, or are likely to become. Focusing on 'Life Path, Identity, Emotions and Mentality', plus twelve additional character traits, discover how the ascending planets influence who you are.
Feng Shui for You and Your Home Focus Multimedia Ltd (Windows)
Usually £9.99 Amazon Price£6.99
- Find the lucky areas within your home
- Advice on the best Feng Shui enhancements
- Daily guidance on all aspects of your life
- Discover how compatible you and your partner really are
- Comprehensive tips and information for you to follow
- Provides personal Feng Shui readings for you, your partner, family and friends
- Contains over £150 worth of money off vouchers
A prospective kitchen table enterprise that can offer various options for those seeking engraving whether for decorative, celebratory, or commemorative reasons, or else simply seeking to have their personal possessions engraved and consequently made less likely prospects for the opportunist thief.
Engraving can take many varied forms from etching onto glass, to simply printing names and addresses onto key rings, making commemorative plaques, and so on. Consult 'Exchange and Mart' and craft magazines for essential equipment.
Your customers will come from all sections of the community, from private individuals, to jewelers shops, clubs and societies, sports centres and so on.
The service provided is that of allowing others to have their mail forwarded to your own or your business address. Often the reason is one of protecting the customers' own privacy; at other times it's because customers live in accommodation that isn't their own, and from which they have no absolute entitlement to operate a business.
All you do is allow customers to use your address, following which you will have their mail forwarded to them on a prearranged basis. Take a look at the many advertisements offering such services in 'Exchange and Mart', and the scope will no doubt become apparent, particularly where an attractive city centre or decidedly rural address can be offered. It may be that certain customers will have particular requirements; some might want their post forwarding daily; some by recorded post; some will be happy with a weekly delivery. Your charges will be dependent upon what specific requirements might be expressed.
Contact a few already established accommodation address services for details of what charges and special facilities they operate. Then take the best from each.
Or try the following:
Car Washing
Personal Shopping Service
Washing/Ironing Service
Gardening/Cleaning/Decorating/Window Cleaning
Dog Walking
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