Starting a Creative Business

Turn your creative ideas into a profitable business with step-by-step guidance tailored for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Overview:

Got a creative spark and wondering how to turn it into a business? This course takes your ideas and walks them through the key steps of building a sustainable creative venture. Whether you’re an illustrator, designer, writer, or crafter, you'll gain the essential know-how to take your passion from occasional hobby to fully-fledged business plan.

From understanding your market to pricing your work without flinching, the course gives you a structured approach to starting out. We’ll cover branding, online presence, managing finances (without the spreadsheets taking over your life), and the basics of selling through digital platforms. It’s not about dreaming big—it’s about planning better.

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify and develop a clear creative business concept.
• Understand key principles of branding and online visibility.
• Explore basic marketing strategies tailored to creative industries.
• Learn how to price creative work and manage finances.
• Examine various digital sales and distribution channels.
• Build confidence in managing business tasks independently.

Who is this Course For:

• Aspiring entrepreneurs with a creative background or portfolio.
• Freelancers looking to structure their side project professionally.
• Artists wanting to sell work beyond friends and family.
• Designers planning to launch their own brand or label.
• Writers interested in self-publishing or content monetisation.
• Makers and crafters exploring online business options.
• Students seeking to turn creativity into a solo business.
• Anyone curious about earning from their creative talents.

Career Path:

• Creative Entrepreneur – £28,000 to £45,000
• Freelance Graphic Designer – £25,000 to £40,000
• E-commerce Seller (Etsy/Shopify) – £20,000 to £35,000
• Content Creator (Blogging/Vlogging) – £22,000 to £38,000
• Self-Published Author – £18,000 to £32,000
• Illustrator or Visual Artist – £23,000 to £36,000