Most visual arts graduates are well trained in their field but when it comes to making a living, they tend to be woefully uninformed about how to support themselves and succeed financially. This book is a comprehensive business start up book and a practical enterprise skills guide that should appeal to a wide range of artists. Specific topics that are covered include- - self-employment vs employment - starting up a business - funding and sponsorship - building networks - self promotion - legal issues and creative crime - negotiation tactics and contracts - records, taxes and basic bookkeeping - trading via the internet, innovation and future trends. All in all, this is a thorough guide for all artists who want to be better informed about the practical aspects of their career or who are interested in starting up their own business.