One of the things I look at both with private clients and in my workshops is personal budgets. As an artist or performer, having a handle on this is crucial, as you…
Going Naked – The Fine Print
Robert Webb (of Peep Show/ Mitchell & Webb) recently told the Guardian of a time a director had let him down: he was playing the part of a naturist, shooting outside in…
New Ways of Selling Art
There is a thought-provoking article about ‘Selling Art’ in the Guardian. Some of the tips: Remember that ‘normal’ people buy art too – don’t just chase ‘collectors’. Letting people live with the…
Some Business Books are More Equal Than Others
3 November 2010 Or… all business books were not created equal I recently spent half an hour in my local library browsing their business titles. The more books I flicked through, the…
The ‘I’m Worth it’ Negotiation Exercise
This is a very simple exercise: spend 5 minutes convincing someone (recruit a friend or just write in a journal) why you are ‘worth it’. Think of a situation where you may…
Budget Notes
A budget – whether it is for a show, an exhibition, an event or a personal budget – is your roadmap. It allows you to look at the facts and make choices. …