harriet kelsall

'A book to devour from start to finish - easy to do as it is accessibly-written and oh so fascinating - and then to dip into later for reference.' - Joanna Reeves

Do you have a passion for making beautiful objects? Are you wondering whether you can take the next step and turn your creativity into a career?

This inspirational guide offers easy-to-follow advice from talented and creative industry experts. There are practical exercises that will help you sell your creations, choose the right time to start your business, and guide you through as you do so.

With The Creative's Guide to Starting a Business, you will discover the best way to:

Create pieces that sell
Write a business plan
Identify and reach customers
Research the competition
Price products and test the market
Promote the business successfully

Packed with interviews, encouraging real life stories, and tips from successful entrepreneurs who started with a passion and turned it into their own successful, creative business, this practical guide will take you through the very first steps of defining creative and financial success to ultimately establishing a rewarding start-up.