Freelancing or Starting Your Own Business

In many creative industries, it is very common to be self-employed.

Here are some resources to look at if you’re considering setting out on your own:

● AD:VENTURE– Free dedicated support for new start-ups in West Yorkshire.

● A-N– Resources and information to support professional artists.

● ART QUEST– Everything a graduate needs to know about becoming an artist.

● DIGITAL BOOST– Volunteer experts to help small businesses and charities grow.

● FREELANCER CLUB– A collection of resources to support freelancers.

● FREELANCER NEWS– Learn how to become a freelancer.

● FUTURE GOALS– A free course about starting your own business.

● NOVA– Supporting community and voluntary sector initiatives.

● THE DOTS– Get advice, meet collaborators, find jobs.

● THE LEP– Guiding small-medium sized businesses in West Yorkshire.

● WAKEFIELD FIRST– District wide support for businesses.

What should I charge?

● Artists Union England– Helping artists and employers determine fair pay for artists.

● Creative Lives in Progress– Salary transparency in the creative industries.

● Musician’s Union– Rates of pay for musicians.

For further practical tools and tips, search ‘business support’ in our Resource Library.