http://www.ecca-london.org/resources/podcasts/ The Enterprise Centre for the Creative Arts offers free creative business services and facilities. This service is available to students and graduates of the University of the Arts London who have either set up their own business in the last 3 years, or are thinking about starting one. en-gb ECCA 2008 Sat, 17 May 2008 10:31:14 GMT Sat, 17 May 2008 10:31:14 GMT WebAttache Marice Cumber info@ecca-london.org ECCA London Self-promotion Getting your work and your name out there is a constant struggle for creatives of all disciplines. This interactive workshop will be hosted by Joe Wade, Creative Director at Don't Panic and will help you come up with ways of getting yourself out there. Don't Panic work with organisations to help them promote themselves to a young, design conscious audience, placing emphasis on design and the future of our planet.
This podcast is downloadable in one part Getting your work and your name out there is a constant struggle for creatives of all disciplines. This interactive workshop will be hosted by Joe Wade, Creative Director at Don't Panic and will help you come up with ways of getting yourself out there. Don't Panic work with organisations to help them promote themselves to a young, design conscious audience, placing emphasis on design and the future of our planet.
This podcast is downloadable in one part http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/ew07_selfpromotion.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/ew07_selfpromotion.mp3 Wed, 12 March 2008 00:00:00 GMT 37:51 37:51 ECCA London Enterprise Week 2007 keynote speech by Will Parkinson from Jack Liberties Enterprise Week kicks off with our keynote speaker, Will Parkinson from Jack Liberties offering a unique take on how to promote yourself and / or your creative project in new and interesting ways. You can also hear about how to apply for the all-new Arts London Proof of Concept and Investment fund for your start-up creative business. Come and have a drink on us, and network with other like-minded students from across the university. Take home an ECCA goodie bag with your free USB stick along with.
This event took place in the Student Hub Bar, Davies Street . Enterprise Week kicks off with our keynote speaker, Will Parkinson from Jack Liberties offering a unique take on how to promote yourself and / or your creative project in new and interesting ways. You can also hear about how to apply for the all-new Arts London Proof of Concept and Investment fund for your start-up creative business. Come and have a drink on us, and network with other like-minded students from across the university. Take home an ECCA goodie bag with your free USB stick along with.
This event took place in the Student Hub Bar, Davies Street . http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/ew07_keynote_speech.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/ew07_keynote_speech.mp3 Wed, 12 March 2008 00:00:00 GMT 33:30 Enterprise Week keynotes Speech, launch party ECCA London Web site design There are many different reasons for needing a website – to promote yourself, your practice, your business, services, exhibition or project. But how do you get one? This talk will cover reasons to get a website; what makes a good website; how to get started; making sure it all goes according to plan; and keeping ownership the final site. The session will be led by Rob Popper, Director of Electronic Marketsquares, a non-profit company that has been helping artists and designers in London get to grips with the Internet, digital photography and creative uses of technology for 7 years. Miles Donovan and Andrew Rae from illustration collective Peepshow will act as a case study, showing and talking about the development of their website over the last few years.
This podcast is downloadable in two parts
Click here to download Part 1 I want a website but I don't know where to start There are many different reasons for needing a website – to promote yourself, your practice, your business, services, exhibition or project. But how do you get one? This talk will cover reasons to get a website; what makes a good website; how to get started; making sure it all goes according to plan; and keeping ownership the final site. The session will be led by Rob Popper, Director of Electronic Marketsquares, a non-profit company that has been helping artists and designers in London get to grips with the Internet, digital photography and creative uses of technology for 7 years. Miles Donovan and Andrew Rae from illustration collective Peepshow will act as a case study, showing and talking about the development of their website over the last few years.
This podcast is downloadable in two parts
Click here to download Part 1 I want a website but I don't know where to start http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/ew07_webdesignp1.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/ew07_webdesignp1.mp3 Wed, 19 March 2008 00:00:00 GMT 32:37 Web site, design, starting ECCA London There are many different reasons for needing a website – to promote yourself, your practice, your business, services, exhibition or project. But how do you get one? This talk will cover reasons to get a website; what makes a good website; how to get started; making sure it all goes according to plan; and keeping ownership the final site. The session will be led by Rob Popper, Director of Electronic Marketsquares, a non-profit company that has been helping artists and designers in London get to grips with the Internet, digital photography and creative uses of technology for 7 years. Miles Donovan and Andrew Rae from illustration collective Peepshow will act as a case study, showing and talking about the development of their website over the last few years.
This podcast is downloadable in two parts
Click here to download Part 2 I want a website but I don't know where to start There are many different reasons for needing a website – to promote yourself, your practice, your business, services, exhibition or project. But how do you get one? This talk will cover reasons to get a website; what makes a good website; how to get started; making sure it all goes according to plan; and keeping ownership the final site. The session will be led by Rob Popper, Director of Electronic Marketsquares, a non-profit company that has been helping artists and designers in London get to grips with the Internet, digital photography and creative uses of technology for 7 years. Miles Donovan and Andrew Rae from illustration collective Peepshow will act as a case study, showing and talking about the development of their website over the last few years.
This podcast is downloadable in two parts
Click here to download Part 2 I want a website but I don't know where to start http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/ew07_webdesignp2.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/ew07_webdesignp2.mp3 Wed, 19 March 2008 00:00:00 GMT 30:06 Web site, design, starting ECCA London Creative Collaboration As a creative professional you will not be working in a bubble. Increasingly people come together from different disciplines to work alongside each other to make the most innovative projects happen. But how does this operate in reality? What issues arise and what are the best ways of dealing with them? This talk will be led by Wendy Daws and Michael Warren from Fuse UK. Fuse UK a collective of young and emerging design talent.
This event took part in the Innovation Centre, Central St Martins.
This podcast is downloadable in two parts As a creative professional you will not be working in a bubble. Increasingly people come together from different disciplines to work alongside each other to make the most innovative projects happen. But how does this operate in reality? What issues arise and what are the best ways of dealing with them? This talk will be led by Wendy Daws and Michael Warren from Fuse UK. Fuse UK a collective of young and emerging design talent.
This event took part in the Innovation Centre, Central St Martins.
This podcast is downloadable in two parts http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/ew07_collaborationp1.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/ew07_collaborationp1.mp3 Wed, 12 March 2008 00:00:00 GMT 30:46 Creative Colloboration - Part 1 ECCA London Creative Collaboration As a creative professional you will not be working in a bubble. Increasingly people come together from different disciplines to work alongside each other to make the most innovative projects happen. But how does this operate in reality? What issues arise and what are the best ways of dealing with them? This talk will be led by Wendy Daws and Michael Warren from Fuse UK. Fuse UK a collective of young and emerging design talent.
This event took part in the Innovation Centre, Central St Martins.

This podcast is downloadable in two parts
As a creative professional you will not be working in a bubble. Increasingly people come together from different disciplines to work alongside each other to make the most innovative projects happen. But how does this operate in reality? What issues arise and what are the best ways of dealing with them? This talk will be led by Wendy Daws and Michael Warren from Fuse UK. Fuse UK a collective of young and emerging design talent.
This event took part in the Innovation Centre, Central St Martins.

This podcast is downloadable in two parts
http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/ew07_collaborationp2.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/ew07_collaborationp2.mp3 Wed, 12 March 2008 00:00:00 GMT 10:55 Creative Colloboration, podcasts ECCA London Turn your creative idea into a business The University recently launched a new funding scheme to support creative ideas that have the potential to become financially successful. The Proof of Concept Fund offers up to £5k to students, alumni (up to 3 years from graduation), researchers and staff from the University. But how do you turn your creative ideas into a financially viable business proposal? How can you access this money? All will be revealed in this informative talk, led by ECCA's own Alison Coward, alongside Frederique Peroy and Jeremy Davenport from the UAL Enterprise Network.


This podcast is downloadable in one part

Click here to download Creative Seed Fund The University recently launched a new funding scheme to support creative ideas that have the potential to become financially successful. The Proof of Concept Fund offers up to £5k to students, alumni (up to 3 years from graduation), researchers and staff from the University. But how do you turn your creative ideas into a financially viable business proposal? How can you access this money? All will be revealed in this informative talk, led by ECCA's own Alison Coward, alongside Frederique Peroy and Jeremy Davenport from the UAL Enterprise Network.


This podcast is downloadable in one part

Click here to download Creative Seed Fund http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/ew07_creativeseedfund.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/ew07_creativeseedfund.mp3 Wed, 19 March 2008 00:00:00 GMT 40:55 Creative, ideas, business ECCA London Ethical & Social project Do you have a project that aims to create public or social benefit, rather than money? Perhaps you are planning a green exhibition or art workshops in your local community… No matter what the precise nature of your social or ethical project, there are some generic issues that you need to consider. Come and learn about how to get going and tips for survival from a range of people who have been there and done it very successfully. Speakers include: Suzanne Creasey from the School for Social Entrepreneurs, Nina and Nendie from Hardcore is More Than Music and Lucy from We All Reuse.


This podcast is downloadable in two parts

Click here to download part 1 Get your ethical/social project up and running Do you have a project that aims to create public or social benefit, rather than money? Perhaps you are planning a green exhibition or art workshops in your local community… No matter what the precise nature of your social or ethical project, there are some generic issues that you need to consider. Come and learn about how to get going and tips for survival from a range of people who have been there and done it very successfully. Speakers include: Suzanne Creasey from the School for Social Entrepreneurs, Nina and Nendie from Hardcore is More Than Music and Lucy from We All Reuse.


This podcast is downloadable in two parts

Click here to download part 1 Get your ethical/social project up and running http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/ew07_ethicalbusinessp1.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/ew07_ethicalbusinessp1.mp3 Wed, 19 March 2008 00:00:00 GMT 35:31 Ethical, social projects - Part 1 ECCA London Do you have a project that aims to create public or social benefit, rather than money? Perhaps you are planning a green exhibition or art workshops in your local community… No matter what the precise nature of your social or ethical project, there are some generic issues that you need to consider. Come and learn about how to get going and tips for survival from a range of people who have been there and done it very successfully. Speakers include: Suzanne Creasey from the School for Social Entrepreneurs, Nina and Nendie from Hardcore is More Than Music and Lucy from We All Reuse.


This podcast is downloadable in two parts
Click here to download part 2 Get your ethical/social project up and running Do you have a project that aims to create public or social benefit, rather than money? Perhaps you are planning a green exhibition or art workshops in your local community… No matter what the precise nature of your social or ethical project, there are some generic issues that you need to consider. Come and learn about how to get going and tips for survival from a range of people who have been there and done it very successfully. Speakers include: Suzanne Creasey from the School for Social Entrepreneurs, Nina and Nendie from Hardcore is More Than Music and Lucy from We All Reuse.


This podcast is downloadable in two parts
Click here to download part 2 Get your ethical/social project up and running http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/ew07_ethicalbusinessp2.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/ew07_ethicalbusinessp2.mp3 Wed, 19 March 2008 00:00:00 GMT 42:23 Ethical, social projects - Part 2 ECCA London FifZine: the new creative digital community Come and be amongst the first to learn about the new creative digital community, FifZine. Fifzine levels the playing field so that what you know and do finally outweighs "who you know" within the creative industries. Members will be able to promote and perfect their work while businesses will have an environment where they can find leading edge creative talent. This was part of National Enterprise Week 2007.
This event took place in the Student Hub Bar, Davies Street .
This podcast is downloadable in one part
Come and be amongst the first to learn about the new creative digital community, FifZine. Fifzine levels the playing field so that what you know and do finally outweighs "who you know" within the creative industries. Members will be able to promote and perfect their work while businesses will have an environment where they can find leading edge creative talent. This was part of National Enterprise Week 2007.
This event took place in the Student Hub Bar, Davies Street .
This podcast is downloadable in one part
http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/ew07_fifzine.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/ew07_fifzine.mp3 Wed, 12 March 2008 00:00:00 GMT 17:21 FifZine, creative,digital, community www.ecca-london.org Graduate week kicked off with our keynote speaker, David Parrish offering hints and tips on starting a successful creative business. Graduate week kicked off with our keynote speaker, David Parrish offering hints and tips on starting a successful creative business. Afterwards you can hear about how to apply for the all-new Arts London Proof of Concept and Investment fund for your start-up creative business.

This free event took place at the Student Hub Bar. Graduate week kicked off with our keynote speaker, David Parrish offering hints and tips on starting a successful creative business. Afterwards you can hear about how to apply for the all-new Arts London Proof of Concept and Investment fund for your start-up creative business.

This free event took place at the Student Hub Bar. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/gw07_keynote.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/gw07_keynote.mp3 Fri, 09 November 2007 00:00:00 GMT 25:58 david parrish, creative, business advice, freelance www.ecca-london.org This podcast brings together two top textiles designers, and a buyer to uncover practical hints and tips on how to make money and work with others in the world of textiles. Choosing a career in the textiles industry is a difficult path to follow. Sourcing manufacturers, suppliers and funding for your first product range can be a nightmare. Getting your pricing structures right and working with buyers and manufacturers at the same time as learning how to promote yourself is tricky. This podcast brings together two top textiles designers, and a buyer to uncover practical hints and tips on how to make money and work with others in the world of textiles. Speakers include Tony Ferrigno, Head of Export for Colefax & Fowler alongside award-winning designer Eleanor Pritchard and Becky Oldfield of Lost and Found design.

This free event took place at the Innovation Centre. Choosing a career in the textiles industry is a difficult path to follow. Sourcing manufacturers, suppliers and funding for your first product range can be a nightmare. Getting your pricing structures right and working with buyers and manufacturers at the same time as learning how to promote yourself is tricky. This podcast brings together two top textiles designers, and a buyer to uncover practical hints and tips on how to make money and work with others in the world of textiles. Speakers include Tony Ferrigno, Head of Export for Colefax & Fowler alongside award-winning designer Eleanor Pritchard and Becky Oldfield of Lost and Found design.

This free event took place at the Innovation Centre. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/gw07_textiles_part_1.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/gw07_textiles_part_1.mp3 Fri, 09 November 2007 00:00:00 GMT 47:18 creative, business, advice, textiles, fashion, freelance www.ecca-london.org This podcast brings together two top textiles designers, and a buyer to uncover practical hints and tips on how to make money and work with others in the world of textiles. Choosing a career in the textiles industry is a difficult path to follow. Sourcing manufacturers, suppliers and funding for your first product range can be a nightmare. Getting your pricing structures right and working with buyers and manufacturers at the same time as learning how to promote yourself is tricky. This podcast brings together two top textiles designers, and a buyer to uncover practical hints and tips on how to make money and work with others in the world of textiles. Speakers include Tony Ferrigno, Head of Export for Colefax & Fowler alongside award-winning designer Eleanor Pritchard and Becky Oldfield of Lost and Found design.

This free event took place at the Innovation Centre. Choosing a career in the textiles industry is a difficult path to follow. Sourcing manufacturers, suppliers and funding for your first product range can be a nightmare. Getting your pricing structures right and working with buyers and manufacturers at the same time as learning how to promote yourself is tricky. This podcast brings together two top textiles designers, and a buyer to uncover practical hints and tips on how to make money and work with others in the world of textiles. Speakers include Tony Ferrigno, Head of Export for Colefax & Fowler alongside award-winning designer Eleanor Pritchard and Becky Oldfield of Lost and Found design.

This free event took place at the Innovation Centre. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/gw07_textiles_part_2.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/gw07_textiles_part_2.mp3 Fri, 09 November 2007 00:00:00 GMT 41:20 creative, business, advice, textiles, fashion, freelance www.ecca-london.org This podcast looks at the practicalities of setting up your product design business from the perspective of both buyer and designer. It doesn't matter if you're working with lighting, textiles, ceramics, glass, furniture or whatever, designing your product range is just the starting point. What does it take to get your product range from your studio or workshop to the commercial marketplace?

This podcast looks at the practicalities of setting up your product design business from the perspective of both buyer and designer. Speakers include award-winning designer Anthony Dickens and Martin Blum from Black + Blum. Jodie Eastwood from Metropolitan Works will be talking about working with manufacturers and the services they offer..

Following the talk there will be the opportunity to ask the panel members questions and network with other Arts London product design graduates.

This free event took place at Central Saint Martins College. It doesn't matter if you're working with lighting, textiles, ceramics, glass, furniture or whatever, designing your product range is just the starting point. What does it take to get your product range from your studio or workshop to the commercial marketplace?

This podcast looks at the practicalities of setting up your product design business from the perspective of both buyer and designer. Speakers include award-winning designer Anthony Dickens and Martin Blum from Black + Blum. Jodie Eastwood from Metropolitan Works will be talking about working with manufacturers and the services they offer..

Following the talk there will be the opportunity to ask the panel members questions and network with other Arts London product design graduates.

This free event took place at Central Saint Martins College. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/gw07_product_design_part_1.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/gw07_product_design_part_1.mp3 Fri, 09 November 2007 00:00:00 GMT 38:02 creative, business, graduate week, freelance, enterprise, entrepreneurship, starting up, product design, lighting, furniture, design www.ecca-london.org This podcast looks at the practicalities of setting up your product design business from the perspective of both buyer and designer. It doesn't matter if you're working with lighting, textiles, ceramics, glass, furniture or whatever, designing your product range is just the starting point. What does it take to get your product range from your studio or workshop to the commercial marketplace?

This podcast looks at the practicalities of setting up your product design business from the perspective of both buyer and designer. Speakers include award-winning designer Anthony Dickens and Martin Blum from Black + Blum. Jodie Eastwood from Metropolitan Works will be talking about working with manufacturers and the services they offer..

Following the talk there will be the opportunity to ask the panel members questions and network with other Arts London product design graduates.

This free event took place at Central Saint Martins College. It doesn't matter if you're working with lighting, textiles, ceramics, glass, furniture or whatever, designing your product range is just the starting point. What does it take to get your product range from your studio or workshop to the commercial marketplace?

This podcast looks at the practicalities of setting up your product design business from the perspective of both buyer and designer. Speakers include award-winning designer Anthony Dickens and Martin Blum from Black + Blum. Jodie Eastwood from Metropolitan Works will be talking about working with manufacturers and the services they offer..

Following the talk there will be the opportunity to ask the panel members questions and network with other Arts London product design graduates.

This free event took place at Central Saint Martins College. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/gw07_product_design_part_2.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/gw07_product_design_part_2.mp3 Fri, 09 November 2007 00:00:00 GMT 47:24 creative, business, graduate week, freelance, enterprise, entrepreneurship, starting up, product design, lighting, furniture, design www.ecca-london.org This podcast brings together leading practitioners from the theatre industry to discuss these issues and offer practical advice about getting funding for your production and making contacts with artists, theatres and spaces. The Arts Council's latest theatre policy states that:
"We would like to see a more entreprenuerial and innovative culture in which theatre collaborates across the performing arts and connects with the wider creative industries here and abroad."
(Arts Council Theatre Policy 2007).

But how do you as a theatre graduate become entrepreneurial?
How can you build your network of collaborators when you're just starting out?

This podcast brings together leading practitioners from the theatre industry to discuss these issues and offer practical advice about getting funding for your production and making contacts with artists, theatres and spaces.

Speakers include:
- Sinead MacManus, freelance theatre consultant;
- Claire Geddie from Stellar Network;
- Lucien Mansell from theatre design company, Factory Settings.

An ECCA event, in collaboration with The Engine Room at Wimbledon.

This free event took place at Wimbledon College of Art. The Arts Council's latest theatre policy states that:
"We would like to see a more entreprenuerial and innovative culture in which theatre collaborates across the performing arts and connects with the wider creative industries here and abroad."
(Arts Council Theatre Policy 2007).

But how do you as a theatre graduate become entrepreneurial?
How can you build your network of collaborators when you're just starting out?

This podcast brings together leading practitioners from the theatre industry to discuss these issues and offer practical advice about getting funding for your production and making contacts with artists, theatres and spaces.

Speakers include:
- Sinead MacManus, freelance theatre consultant;
- Claire Geddie from Stellar Network;
- Lucien Mansell from theatre design company, Factory Settings.

An ECCA event, in collaboration with The Engine Room at Wimbledon.

This free event took place at Wimbledon College of Art. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/gw07_acting_up_part_1.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/gw07_acting_up_part_1.mp3 Fri, 09 November 2007 00:00:00 GMT 46:52 creative, business, graduate week, freelance, enterprise, entrepreneurship, starting up, theatre, production www.ecca-london.org This podcast brings together leading practitioners from the theatre industry to discuss these issues and offer practical advice about getting funding for your production and making contacts with artists, theatres and spaces. The Arts Council's latest theatre policy states that:
"We would like to see a more entreprenuerial and innovative culture in which theatre collaborates across the performing arts and connects with the wider creative industries here and abroad."
(Arts Council Theatre Policy 2007).

But how do you as a theatre graduate become entrepreneurial?
How can you build your network of collaborators when you're just starting out?

This podcast brings together leading practitioners from the theatre industry to discuss these issues and offer practical advice about getting funding for your production and making contacts with artists, theatres and spaces.

Speakers include:
- Sinead MacManus, freelance theatre consultant;
- Claire Geddie from Stellar Network;
- Lucien Mansell from theatre design company, Factory Settings.

An ECCA event, in collaboration with The Engine Room at Wimbledon.

This free event took place at Wimbledon College of Art. The Arts Council's latest theatre policy states that:
"We would like to see a more entreprenuerial and innovative culture in which theatre collaborates across the performing arts and connects with the wider creative industries here and abroad."
(Arts Council Theatre Policy 2007).

But how do you as a theatre graduate become entrepreneurial?
How can you build your network of collaborators when you're just starting out?

This podcast brings together leading practitioners from the theatre industry to discuss these issues and offer practical advice about getting funding for your production and making contacts with artists, theatres and spaces.

Speakers include:
- Sinead MacManus, freelance theatre consultant;
- Claire Geddie from Stellar Network;
- Lucien Mansell from theatre design company, Factory Settings.

An ECCA event, in collaboration with The Engine Room at Wimbledon.

This free event took place at Wimbledon College of Art. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/gw07_acting_up_part_2.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/gw07_acting_up_part_2.mp3 Fri, 09 November 2007 00:00:00 GMT 52:15 creative, business, graduate week, freelance, enterprise, entrepreneurship, starting up, theatre, production www.ecca-london.org This podcast covers the steps any creative professional should take in order to stop somebody else stealing or otherwise using your work without your permission (including copyright, patenting, trade marks, licensing and design rights.) Being copied and someone else ripping off your creative ideas is a major concern once you start to sell, publicise and promote your creative work. You need to protect your ideas and make sure you know what to do if someone does actually copy what is rightfully yours.

This podcast covers the steps any creative professional should take in order to stop somebody else stealing or otherwise using your work without your permission (including copyright, patenting, trade marks, licensing and design rights.)

The speakers include IP lawyer Harry Karaolou from leading law firm, Bevan Brittan and a case study from Tobie Snowdowne and Lucy Hall from award-winning design consultancy, Two Create.

This talk will be followed by drinks and networking.

An ECCA event, in collaboration with Own It.

This free event took place at the Student Hub. Being copied and someone else ripping off your creative ideas is a major concern once you start to sell, publicise and promote your creative work. You need to protect your ideas and make sure you know what to do if someone does actually copy what is rightfully yours.

This podcast covers the steps any creative professional should take in order to stop somebody else stealing or otherwise using your work without your permission (including copyright, patenting, trade marks, licensing and design rights.)

The speakers include IP lawyer Harry Karaolou from leading law firm, Bevan Brittan and a case study from Tobie Snowdowne and Lucy Hall from award-winning design consultancy, Two Create.

This talk will be followed by drinks and networking.

An ECCA event, in collaboration with Own It.

This free event took place at the Student Hub. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/gw07_ripped_off_part_1.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/gw07_ripped_off_part_1.mp3 Fri, 09 November 2007 00:00:00 GMT 41:25 creative, business, graduate week, freelance, enterprise, entrepreneurship, starting up, intellectual property, copyright, design rights, patent, trade mark www.ecca-london.org This podcast covers the steps any creative professional should take in order to stop somebody else stealing or otherwise using your work without your permission (including copyright, patenting, trade marks, licensing and design rights.) Being copied and someone else ripping off your creative ideas is a major concern once you start to sell, publicise and promote your creative work. You need to protect your ideas and make sure you know what to do if someone does actually copy what is rightfully yours.

This podcast covers the steps any creative professional should take in order to stop somebody else stealing or otherwise using your work without your permission (including copyright, patenting, trade marks, licensing and design rights.)

The speakers include IP lawyer Harry Karaolou from leading law firm, Bevan Brittan and a case study from Tobie Snowdowne and Lucy Hall from award-winning design consultancy, Two Create.

This talk will be followed by drinks and networking.

An ECCA event, in collaboration with Own It.

This free event took place at the Student Hub. Being copied and someone else ripping off your creative ideas is a major concern once you start to sell, publicise and promote your creative work. You need to protect your ideas and make sure you know what to do if someone does actually copy what is rightfully yours.

This podcast covers the steps any creative professional should take in order to stop somebody else stealing or otherwise using your work without your permission (including copyright, patenting, trade marks, licensing and design rights.)

The speakers include IP lawyer Harry Karaolou from leading law firm, Bevan Brittan and a case study from Tobie Snowdowne and Lucy Hall from award-winning design consultancy, Two Create.

This talk will be followed by drinks and networking.

An ECCA event, in collaboration with Own It.

This free event took place at the Student Hub. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/gw07_ripped_off_part_2.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/gw07_ripped_off_part_2.mp3 Fri, 09 November 2007 00:00:00 GMT 31:24 creative, business, graduate week, freelance, enterprise, entrepreneurship, starting up, intellectual property, copyright, design rights, patent, trade mark www.ecca-london.org This podcast brings together an artist, a collector and a specialist artist's advisor to uncover practical advice on how to make money and working with others within the fine art world. You've just spent 3 years making fine art. You're pleased with your work. You're about to graduate. You want to keep making work. You don't have a clue about how you can make any money out of it. You start to panic. You give up and get a job in Sainsbury's.

It doesn't have to be like this...

Choosing to make your career as a fine artist is a notoriously difficult path to follow. Income can be unpredictable and sourcing funding can be a minefield. Knowing how much to charge and how to work with funders, curators and galleries are vital skills for survival. This podcast brings together an artist, a collector and a specialist artist's advisor to uncover practical advice on how to make money and working with others within the fine art world.
Speakers include:
- Eamonn Maxwell from Arts London's Emerging Artists programme,
- Russell Martin from ArtQuest.
- Ed Gray, artist

Following the talk there will be the opportunity to ask the panel members questions and network with other University of the Arts London fine art graduates.

An ECCA event, in collaboration with ArtQuest.

This free event took place at Chelsea College of Art & Design. You've just spent 3 years making fine art. You're pleased with your work. You're about to graduate. You want to keep making work. You don't have a clue about how you can make any money out of it. You start to panic. You give up and get a job in Sainsbury's.

It doesn't have to be like this...

Choosing to make your career as a fine artist is a notoriously difficult path to follow. Income can be unpredictable and sourcing funding can be a minefield. Knowing how much to charge and how to work with funders, curators and galleries are vital skills for survival. This podcast brings together an artist, a collector and a specialist artist's advisor to uncover practical advice on how to make money and working with others within the fine art world.
Speakers include:
- Eamonn Maxwell from Arts London's Emerging Artists programme,
- Russell Martin from ArtQuest.
- Ed Gray, artist

Following the talk there will be the opportunity to ask the panel members questions and network with other University of the Arts London fine art graduates.

An ECCA event, in collaboration with ArtQuest.

This free event took place at Chelsea College of Art & Design. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/gw07_art_part_1.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/gw07_art_part_1.mp3 Fri, 09 November 2007 00:00:00 GMT 39:56 creative, business, graduate week, freelance, enterprise, entrepreneurship, starting up, fine art, art www.ecca-london.org This podcast brings together an artist, a collector and a specialist artist's advisor to uncover practical advice on how to make money and working with others within the fine art world. You've just spent 3 years making fine art. You're pleased with your work. You're about to graduate. You want to keep making work. You don't have a clue about how you can make any money out of it. You start to panic. You give up and get a job in Sainsbury's.

It doesn't have to be like this...

Choosing to make your career as a fine artist is a notoriously difficult path to follow. Income can be unpredictable and sourcing funding can be a minefield. Knowing how much to charge and how to work with funders, curators and galleries are vital skills for survival. This podcast brings together an artist, a collector and a specialist artist's advisor to uncover practical advice on how to make money and working with others within the fine art world.
Speakers include:
- Eamonn Maxwell from Arts London's Emerging Artists programme,
- Russell Martin from ArtQuest.
- Ed Gray, artist

Following the talk there will be the opportunity to ask the panel members questions and network with other University of the Arts London fine art graduates.

An ECCA event, in collaboration with ArtQuest.

This free event took place at Chelsea College of Art & Design. You've just spent 3 years making fine art. You're pleased with your work. You're about to graduate. You want to keep making work. You don't have a clue about how you can make any money out of it. You start to panic. You give up and get a job in Sainsbury's.

It doesn't have to be like this...

Choosing to make your career as a fine artist is a notoriously difficult path to follow. Income can be unpredictable and sourcing funding can be a minefield. Knowing how much to charge and how to work with funders, curators and galleries are vital skills for survival. This podcast brings together an artist, a collector and a specialist artist's advisor to uncover practical advice on how to make money and working with others within the fine art world.
Speakers include:
- Eamonn Maxwell from Arts London's Emerging Artists programme,
- Russell Martin from ArtQuest.
- Ed Gray, artist

Following the talk there will be the opportunity to ask the panel members questions and network with other University of the Arts London fine art graduates.

An ECCA event, in collaboration with ArtQuest.

This free event took place at Chelsea College of Art & Design. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/gw07_art_part_2.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/gw07_art_part_2.mp3 Fri, 09 November 2007 00:00:00 GMT 24:42 creative, business, graduate week, freelance, enterprise, entrepreneurship, starting up, fine art, art www.ecca-london.org What are funders really looking for? How do you write a proposal? All these questions and more will be addressed in this one hour talk from a leading funder and creatives who have successfully applied for business funding. You've got a fantastic idea for a creative project. But you need money to make it happen. Who's going to give it to you? What are funders really looking for? How do you write a proposal? All these questions and more will be addressed in this one hour talk from a leading funder and creatives who have successfully applied for business funding.

Speakers include:
- Arts funding consultant Brigid Howarth;
- Fred Peroy and Jeremy Davenport from the new Arts London Investment Fund;
- Gavin O'Carroll from NESTA funded Make Mode.

An ECCA event in collaboration with ArtQuest.

This free event took place at Davies Street. You've got a fantastic idea for a creative project. But you need money to make it happen. Who's going to give it to you? What are funders really looking for? How do you write a proposal? All these questions and more will be addressed in this one hour talk from a leading funder and creatives who have successfully applied for business funding.

Speakers include:
- Arts funding consultant Brigid Howarth;
- Fred Peroy and Jeremy Davenport from the new Arts London Investment Fund;
- Gavin O'Carroll from NESTA funded Make Mode.

An ECCA event in collaboration with ArtQuest.

This free event took place at Davies Street. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/gw07_funding_part_1.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/gw07_funding_part_1.mp3 Fri, 09 November 2007 00:00:00 GMT 30:22 creative, business, graduate week, freelance, enterprise, entrepreneurship, starting up, funding, money www.ecca-london.org What are funders really looking for? How do you write a proposal? All these questions and more will be addressed in this one hour talk from a leading funder and creatives who have successfully applied for business funding. You've got a fantastic idea for a creative project. But you need money to make it happen. Who's going to give it to you? What are funders really looking for? How do you write a proposal? All these questions and more will be addressed in this one hour talk from a leading funder and creatives who have successfully applied for business funding.

Speakers include:
- Arts funding consultant Brigid Howarth;
- Fred Peroy and Jeremy Davenport from the new Arts London Investment Fund;
- Gavin O'Carroll from NESTA funded Make Mode.

An ECCA event in collaboration with ArtQuest.

This free event took place at Davies Street. You've got a fantastic idea for a creative project. But you need money to make it happen. Who's going to give it to you? What are funders really looking for? How do you write a proposal? All these questions and more will be addressed in this one hour talk from a leading funder and creatives who have successfully applied for business funding.

Speakers include:
- Arts funding consultant Brigid Howarth;
- Fred Peroy and Jeremy Davenport from the new Arts London Investment Fund;
- Gavin O'Carroll from NESTA funded Make Mode.

An ECCA event in collaboration with ArtQuest.

This free event took place at Davies Street. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/gw07_funding_part_2.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/gw07_funding_part_2.mp3 Fri, 09 November 2007 00:00:00 GMT 58:11 creative, business, graduate week, freelance, enterprise, entrepreneurship, starting up, funding, money www.ecca-london.org You recycle all your paper, plastic and glass at home, but does your creative work also reflect your environmentally friendly ethics? You recycle all your paper, plastic and glass at home, but does your creative work also reflect your environmentally friendly ethics? Do you incorporate recycled materials into your new designs, or do you ensure that your working methods use the most sustainable processes? Do you think about the social consequences of your ideas? Do you want to learn about opportunities for socially conscious ideas? You recycle all your paper, plastic and glass at home, but does your creative work also reflect your environmentally friendly ethics? Do you incorporate recycled materials into your new designs, or do you ensure that your working methods use the most sustainable processes? Do you think about the social consequences of your ideas? Do you want to learn about opportunities for socially conscious ideas? http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/reduce_reuse_recycle.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/reduce_reuse_recycle.mp3 Wed, 22 August 2007 00:00:00 GMT 21:26 creative, business, advice www.ecca-london.org Find out how to price your work and what you should expect. What do you do if someone wants to buy or commission your work? How can you make sure you get paid? Come and get equipped with the basic knowledge to make the most of your degree show. How do you price your work? What should you expect? What do you do if someone wants to buy or commission your work? How can you ensure you come across as all round professional? What do you do after the show to make sure that you keep all your valuable contacts interested?

This event took place at Davies Street in May 2007. Come and get equipped with the basic knowledge to make the most of your degree show. How do you price your work? What should you expect? What do you do if someone wants to buy or commission your work? How can you ensure you come across as all round professional? What do you do after the show to make sure that you keep all your valuable contacts interested?

This event took place at Davies Street in May 2007. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/preparing_degree_show_part_1.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/preparing_degree_show_part_1.mp3 Mon, 17 September 2007 00:00:00 GMT 47:52 ecca business creative degree arts advice commisions selling pr www.ecca-london.org Find out how to price your work and what you should expect. What do you do if someone wants to buy or commission your work? How can you make sure you get paid? Get equipped with the basic knowledge to make the most of your degree show. How do you price your work? What should you expect? What do you do if someone wants to buy or commission your work? How can you ensure you come across as all round professional? What do you do after the show to make sure that you keep all your valuable contacts interested?

This event took place at Davies Street in May 2007. Get equipped with the basic knowledge to make the most of your degree show. How do you price your work? What should you expect? What do you do if someone wants to buy or commission your work? How can you ensure you come across as all round professional? What do you do after the show to make sure that you keep all your valuable contacts interested?

This event took place at Davies Street in May 2007. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/preparing_degree_show_part_2.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/preparing_degree_show_part_2.mp3 Mon, 17 September 2007 00:00:00 GMT 22:14 ecca business creative degree arts advice commisions selling pr ECCA (www.ecca-london.org) Sustainable Business This podcast discusses the highs and lows of setting up an ethical or sustainable fashion company.

Speakers include Tamsin Lejeune from the Ethical Fashion Forum; Nin and Phoebe from Goodone Clothing; Nina Flowers from Amoosi. This podcast discusses the highs and lows of setting up an ethical or sustainable fashion company.

Speakers include Tamsin Lejeune from the Ethical Fashion Forum; Nin and Phoebe from Goodone Clothing; Nina Flowers from Amoosi. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/green_business_part_1.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/green_business_part_1.mp3 Wed, 16 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT 28:24 business support, fashion, eco, ethical, design, sustainable ECCA (www.ecca-london.org) Sustainable Business This podcast discusses the highs and lows of setting up an ethical or sustainable fashion company.

Speakers include Tamsin Lejeune from the Ethical Fashion Forum; Nin and Phoebe from Goodone Clothing; Nina Flowers from Amoosi. This podcast discusses the highs and lows of setting up an ethical or sustainable fashion company.

Speakers include Tamsin Lejeune from the Ethical Fashion Forum; Nin and Phoebe from Goodone Clothing; Nina Flowers from Amoosi. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/green_business_part_2.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/green_business_part_2.mp3 Wed, 16 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT 36:52 business support, fashion, eco, ethical, design, sustainable www.ecca-london.org Tips for making a living from your art Is it possible to make a living as a fine artist? How do you go about it? Ellie Rees will give hints and tips on doing so.

Ellie Rees is an ex-St Martins (BA) and Winchester (MA) graduate, who works as a video artist and in education. Ellie exhibits in UK and internationally: group shows include ICA, Ormeau Baths, Belfast and Crawford Municipal, Cork. Solo shows include Barcelona and two in Manchester. She works increasingly in opera (video stills) and commissions include Greek National Opera, English National Opera and Buxton; she has also done commissions for Art Review and Harvey Nichols. She has also been artist-in-residence at London Metropolitan University and Giessen University, Germany.

This free event took place at Chelsea College of Art on Tue 14 Nov 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts. Is it possible to make a living as a fine artist? How do you go about it? Ellie Rees will give hints and tips on doing so.

Ellie Rees is an ex-St Martins (BA) and Winchester (MA) graduate, who works as a video artist and in education. Ellie exhibits in UK and internationally: group shows include ICA, Ormeau Baths, Belfast and Crawford Municipal, Cork. Solo shows include Barcelona and two in Manchester. She works increasingly in opera (video stills) and commissions include Greek National Opera, English National Opera and Buxton; she has also done commissions for Art Review and Harvey Nichols. She has also been artist-in-residence at London Metropolitan University and Giessen University, Germany.

This free event took place at Chelsea College of Art on Tue 14 Nov 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/making_money_as_a_fine_artist_part_1.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/making_money_as_a_fine_artist_part_1.mp3 Thu, 04 January 2007 00:00:00 GMT business startup start-up enterprise advice fine art freelance www.ecca-london.org Tips for making a living from your art Is it possible to make a living as a fine artist? How do you go about it? Ellie Rees will give hints and tips on doing so.

Ellie Rees is an ex-St Martins (BA) and Winchester (MA) graduate, who works as a video artist and in education. Ellie exhibits in UK and internationally: group shows include ICA, Ormeau Baths, Belfast and Crawford Municipal, Cork. Solo shows include Barcelona and two in Manchester. She works increasingly in opera (video stills) and commissions include Greek National Opera, English National Opera and Buxton; she has also done commissions for Art Review and Harvey Nichols. She has also been artist-in-residence at London Metropolitan University and Giessen University, Germany.

This free event took place at Chelsea College of Art on Tue 14 Nov 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts. Is it possible to make a living as a fine artist? How do you go about it? Ellie Rees will give hints and tips on doing so.

Ellie Rees is an ex-St Martins (BA) and Winchester (MA) graduate, who works as a video artist and in education. Ellie exhibits in UK and internationally: group shows include ICA, Ormeau Baths, Belfast and Crawford Municipal, Cork. Solo shows include Barcelona and two in Manchester. She works increasingly in opera (video stills) and commissions include Greek National Opera, English National Opera and Buxton; she has also done commissions for Art Review and Harvey Nichols. She has also been artist-in-residence at London Metropolitan University and Giessen University, Germany.

This free event took place at Chelsea College of Art on Tue 14 Nov 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/making_money_as_a_fine_artist_part_2.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/making_money_as_a_fine_artist_part_2.mp3 Thu, 04 January 2007 00:00:00 GMT business startup start-up enterprise advice fine art freelance www.ecca-london.org Making your ideas a reality Sasha Bruce, a director of Buyerlogical answers questions on how to approach buyers and sell your work as effectively as possible.

The podcast covers:

* turning ideas into products;
* your manufacturing options;
* how to talk to buyers.


This free event took place at Chelsea College of Art on Tue 14 Nov 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts. Sasha Bruce, a director of Buyerlogical answers questions on how to approach buyers and sell your work as effectively as possible.

The podcast covers:

* turning ideas into products;
* your manufacturing options;
* how to talk to buyers.


This free event took place at Chelsea College of Art on Tue 14 Nov 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/approach_buyers_part_1.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/approach_buyers_part_1.mp3 Thu, 04 January 2007 00:00:00 GMT business startup start-up enterprise advice sales buyer manufacturing production www.ecca-london.org Making your ideas a reality Sasha Bruce, a director of Buyerlogical answers questions on how to approach buyers and sell your work as effectively as possible.

The podcast covers:

* turning ideas into products;
* your manufacturing options;
* how to talk to buyers.


This free event took place at Chelsea College of Art on Tue 14 Nov 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts. Sasha Bruce, a director of Buyerlogical answers questions on how to approach buyers and sell your work as effectively as possible.

The podcast covers:

* turning ideas into products;
* your manufacturing options;
* how to talk to buyers.


This free event took place at Chelsea College of Art on Tue 14 Nov 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/approach_buyers_part_2.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/approach_buyers_part_2.mp3 Thu, 04 January 2007 00:00:00 GMT business startup start-up enterprise advice sales buyer manufacturing production www.ecca-london.org Make the right impression with your application If you are applying for funding for a creative project or business it's vital to make the right impression with your application. You may only get one chance to get it right. This seminar will take you through the dos and don'ts of making applications to funding and sponsorship bodies.

The seminar will be led by Brigid Howarth. Brigid has worked with creative practices in the UK for thirteen years. Recent projects include managing a programme of interventions by artists and product designers in museum collections in Manchester (Nesta funded); and consulting on regeneration potential for creative industries in the Thames Gateway programme.

This free event took place at Chelsea College of Art on Tue 14 Nov 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts. If you are applying for funding for a creative project or business it's vital to make the right impression with your application. You may only get one chance to get it right. This seminar will take you through the dos and don'ts of making applications to funding and sponsorship bodies.

The seminar will be led by Brigid Howarth. Brigid has worked with creative practices in the UK for thirteen years. Recent projects include managing a programme of interventions by artists and product designers in museum collections in Manchester (Nesta funded); and consulting on regeneration potential for creative industries in the Thames Gateway programme.

This free event took place at Chelsea College of Art on Tue 14 Nov 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/funding_and_sponsorship_part_1.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/funding_and_sponsorship_part_1.mp3 Thu, 04 January 2007 00:00:00 GMT business startup start-up enterprise advice funding sponsorship applications finance www.ecca-london.org Make the right impression with your application If you are applying for funding for a creative project or business it's vital to make the right impression with your application. You may only get one chance to get it right. This seminar will take you through the dos and don'ts of making applications to funding and sponsorship bodies.

The seminar will be led by Brigid Howarth. Brigid has worked with creative practices in the UK for thirteen years. Recent projects include managing a programme of interventions by artists and product designers in museum collections in Manchester (Nesta funded); and consulting on regeneration potential for creative industries in the Thames Gateway programme.

This free event took place at Chelsea College of Art on Tue 14 Nov 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts. If you are applying for funding for a creative project or business it's vital to make the right impression with your application. You may only get one chance to get it right. This seminar will take you through the dos and don'ts of making applications to funding and sponsorship bodies.

The seminar will be led by Brigid Howarth. Brigid has worked with creative practices in the UK for thirteen years. Recent projects include managing a programme of interventions by artists and product designers in museum collections in Manchester (Nesta funded); and consulting on regeneration potential for creative industries in the Thames Gateway programme.

This free event took place at Chelsea College of Art on Tue 14 Nov 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/funding_and_sponsorship_part_2.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/funding_and_sponsorship_part_2.mp3 Thu, 04 January 2007 00:00:00 GMT business startup start-up enterprise advice funding sponsorship applications finance www.ecca-london.org This event took place at the London College of Communication on Thu 20 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts. This event took place at the London College of Communication on Thu 20 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/not_for_profit_part_1.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/not_for_profit_part_1.mp3 Wed, 03 January 2007 00:00:00 GMT business startup start-up enterprise advice clients commissions creative design www.ecca-london.org This event took place at the London College of Communication on Thu 20 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts. This event took place at the London College of Communication on Thu 20 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/not_for_profit_part_2.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/not_for_profit_part_2.mp3 Wed, 03 January 2007 00:00:00 GMT business startup start-up enterprise advice clients commissions creative design www.ecca-london.org A practical look at being self-employed. In this podcast Daniella Valle, founder of design partnership Valle Walkley gives advice on handling clients including:

* winning commissions;
* negotiating contracts;
* contract guidelines;
* project management;
* time management.

This event took place at the London College of Communication on Thu 20 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts. In this podcast Daniella Valle, founder of design partnership Valle Walkley gives advice on handling clients including:

* winning commissions;
* negotiating contracts;
* contract guidelines;
* project management;
* time management.

This event took place at the London College of Communication on Thu 20 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/handle_clients_and_commissions_part_1.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/handle_clients_and_commissions_part_1.mp3 Wed, 03 January 2007 00:00:00 GMT business startup start-up enterprise advice clients commissions creative design www.ecca-london.org A practical look at being self-employed. In this podcast Daniella Valle, founder of design partnership Valle Walkley gives advice on handling clients including:

* winning commissions;
* negotiating contracts;
* contract guidelines;
* project management;
* time management.

This event took place at the London College of Communication on Thu 20 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts. In this podcast Daniella Valle, founder of design partnership Valle Walkley gives advice on handling clients including:

* winning commissions;
* negotiating contracts;
* contract guidelines;
* project management;
* time management.

This event took place at the London College of Communication on Thu 20 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/handle_clients_and_commissions_part_2.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/handle_clients_and_commissions_part_2.mp3 Wed, 03 January 2007 00:00:00 GMT 9109964 business startup start-up enterprise advice clients commissions creative design www.ecca-london.org A practical look at being self-employed In this podcast Daniella Valle, founder of design partnership Valle Walkley gives advice on handling clients including:

* winning commissions;
* negotiating contracts;
* contract guidelines;
* project management;
* time management.

This event took place at the London College of Communication on Thu 20 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts. In this podcast Daniella Valle, founder of design partnership Valle Walkley gives advice on handling clients including:

* winning commissions;
* negotiating contracts;
* contract guidelines;
* project management;
* time management.

This event took place at the London College of Communication on Thu 20 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/handle_clients_and_commissions_part_3.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/handle_clients_and_commissions_part_3.mp3 Wed, 03 January 2007 00:00:00 GMT business startup start-up enterprise advice clients commissions creative design www.ecca-london.org Choosing the best work space for you This session covers:

* Where do you go to find suitable workspaces?
* How long do you need to sign up for?
* What are the hidden costs?

Paulene Hamilton will take you through the range of options open to you in finding and securing a workspace and some of the pitfalls and hidden extras that you need to be aware of. Paulene used to be Chief Executive at Cockpit Arts, one of London's largest studio space providers for designer-makers and has worked on a number of workspace projects.

This free event took place at the Locondon College of Communication on Wed 19 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 1 part. This session covers:

* Where do you go to find suitable workspaces?
* How long do you need to sign up for?
* What are the hidden costs?

Paulene Hamilton will take you through the range of options open to you in finding and securing a workspace and some of the pitfalls and hidden extras that you need to be aware of. Paulene used to be Chief Executive at Cockpit Arts, one of London's largest studio space providers for designer-makers and has worked on a number of workspace projects.

This free event took place at the Locondon College of Communication on Wed 19 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 1 part. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/find_a_place_to_work.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/find_a_place_to_work.mp3 Thu, 04 January 2007 00:00:00 GMT business startup start-up enterprise advice creative studio workspace office www.ecca-london.org Introduction to Sponsorship This practical introduction to sponsorship by Tania Noble, Account Manager at Arts & Business, is aimed at people with little or no sponsorship experience. It provides a basic understanding of sponsorship (and how it differs from other forms of fundraising), as well as practical guidance about how to secure business support, based on the A&B 5 Point Plan.

This includes advice about:

* researching potential sponsors;
* approaching sponsors;
* the benefits they expect in exchange for their support.

This event took place at the Central St. Martins on Wed 19 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts. This practical introduction to sponsorship by Tania Noble, Account Manager at Arts & Business, is aimed at people with little or no sponsorship experience. It provides a basic understanding of sponsorship (and how it differs from other forms of fundraising), as well as practical guidance about how to secure business support, based on the A&B 5 Point Plan.

This includes advice about:

* researching potential sponsors;
* approaching sponsors;
* the benefits they expect in exchange for their support.

This event took place at the Central St. Martins on Wed 19 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/find_a_sponsor_part_1.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/find_a_sponsor_part_1.mp3 Wed, 03 January 2007 00:00:00 GMT business startup start-up enterprise advice finances sponsors sponsorship www.ecca-london.org Introduction to Sponsorship This practical introduction to sponsorship by Tania Noble, Account Manager at Arts & Business, is aimed at people with little or no sponsorship experience. It provides a basic understanding of sponsorship (and how it differs from other forms of fundraising), as well as practical guidance about how to secure business support, based on the A&B 5 Point Plan.

This includes advice about:

* researching potential sponsors;
* approaching sponsors;
* the benefits they expect in exchange for their support.

This event took place at the Central St. Martins on Wed 19 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts. This practical introduction to sponsorship by Tania Noble, Account Manager at Arts & Business, is aimed at people with little or no sponsorship experience. It provides a basic understanding of sponsorship (and how it differs from other forms of fundraising), as well as practical guidance about how to secure business support, based on the A&B 5 Point Plan.

This includes advice about:

* researching potential sponsors;
* approaching sponsors;
* the benefits they expect in exchange for their support.

This event took place at the Central St. Martins on Wed 19 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/find_a_sponsor_part_2.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/find_a_sponsor_part_2.mp3 Wed, 03 January 2007 00:00:00 GMT business startup start-up enterprise advice finances sponsors sponsorship www.ecca-london.org Introduction to Tax When you set up in business for yourself and have to deal with tax and National Insurance yourself for the first time, it can be a daunting experience. In this session, Martin McKee, a business advisor with HMRC's Business Support Team, provides a very brief introduction to tax and National Insurance.

Martin explains how the Business Support Team can assist new and small businesses:

* how the tax and National Insurance systems work for both self-employed and limited companies;
* give guidance with regard to record-keeping;
* where you can go for further help and advice.

This event took place at Central St. Martins on Wed 19 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts. When you set up in business for yourself and have to deal with tax and National Insurance yourself for the first time, it can be a daunting experience. In this session, Martin McKee, a business advisor with HMRC's Business Support Team, provides a very brief introduction to tax and National Insurance.

Martin explains how the Business Support Team can assist new and small businesses:

* how the tax and National Insurance systems work for both self-employed and limited companies;
* give guidance with regard to record-keeping;
* where you can go for further help and advice.

This event took place at Central St. Martins on Wed 19 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/cope_with_tax.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/cope_with_tax.mp3 Wed, 03 January 2007 00:00:00 GMT business startup start-up enterprise advice accounts tax insurance finance "self assessment" www.ecca-london.org Introduction to Bookkeeping This event took place at the Central St. Martins on Wed 19 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts. This event took place at the Central St. Martins on Wed 19 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/cook_the_books_part_1.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/cook_the_books_part_1.mp3 Wed, 03 January 2007 00:00:00 GMT business startup start-up enterprise advice accounts bookkeeping finance money cashflow www.ecca-london.org Introduction to Bookkeeping This event took place at the Central St. Martins on Wed 19 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts. This event took place at the Central St. Martins on Wed 19 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/cook_the_books_part_2.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/cook_the_books_part_2.mp3 Wed, 03 January 2007 00:00:00 GMT business startup start-up enterprise advice accounts bookkeeping finance money cashflow www.ecca-london.org Introduction to Sales 'Sales' is often considered a dirty word - but without any customers, no business can ever survive. As competition grows within the creative industries, the business that will flourish will not only be the most creative, but will also be those that can win new clients, and more importantly, hold on to them.

Steve Miller has worked as a sales manager within the publishing industry, and has developed new business for a number of organisations in which he has worked, as well as setting up his own company.

Steve will gently introduce you to:

* the sales process;
* how to prospect for sales leads;
* how to win new business.

This event took place at the London College of Communication on Tues 18 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 1 part. 'Sales' is often considered a dirty word - but without any customers, no business can ever survive. As competition grows within the creative industries, the business that will flourish will not only be the most creative, but will also be those that can win new clients, and more importantly, hold on to them.

Steve Miller has worked as a sales manager within the publishing industry, and has developed new business for a number of organisations in which he has worked, as well as setting up his own company.

Steve will gently introduce you to:

* the sales process;
* how to prospect for sales leads;
* how to win new business.

This event took place at the London College of Communication on Tues 18 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 1 part. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/get_new_clients.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/get_new_clients.mp3 Wed, 03 January 2007 00:00:00 GMT business startup start-up enterprise advice sales www.ecca-london.org Introduction to PR Think 'PR' and you often think of an Absolutely Fabulous world, psin-doctoring, sipping champagne and nibbling canapes at glamorous locations. This couldn't be further from the truth! PR is a highly cost-effective and strategic method of promoting yourself and your business, and when done well, can provide you with great coverage, increase your reputation, and win you lots of new business.

Steve Miller, a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, hosts this session. Steve has worked on PR accounts as an in-house practitioner, but also within a PR agency environment. As well as giving you some great hints and tips, Steve will:

* take you through the PR process;
* look at how to write a good press release;
* explain how to work with the press.

This event took place at the London College of Communication on Tues 18 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts. Think 'PR' and you often think of an Absolutely Fabulous world, psin-doctoring, sipping champagne and nibbling canapes at glamorous locations. This couldn't be further from the truth! PR is a highly cost-effective and strategic method of promoting yourself and your business, and when done well, can provide you with great coverage, increase your reputation, and win you lots of new business.

Steve Miller, a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, hosts this session. Steve has worked on PR accounts as an in-house practitioner, but also within a PR agency environment. As well as giving you some great hints and tips, Steve will:

* take you through the PR process;
* look at how to write a good press release;
* explain how to work with the press.

This event took place at the London College of Communication on Tues 18 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/make_a_name_for_yourself_part_1.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/make_a_name_for_yourself_part_1.mp3 Wed, 03 January 2007 00:00:00 GMT business startup start-up enterprise advice pr public relations www.ecca-london.org Introduction to PR Think 'PR' and you often think of an Absolutely Fabulous world, psin-doctoring, sipping champagne and nibbling canapes at glamorous locations. This couldn't be further from the truth! PR is a highly cost-effective and strategic method of promoting yourself and your business, and when done well, can provide you with great coverage, increase your reputation, and win you lots of new business.

Steve Miller, a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, hosts this session. Steve has worked on PR accounts as an in-house practitioner, but also within a PR agency environment. As well as giving you some great hints and tips, Steve will:

* take you through the PR process;
* look at how to write a good press release;
* explain how to work with the press.

This event took place at the London College of Communication on Tues 18 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts. Think 'PR' and you often think of an Absolutely Fabulous world, psin-doctoring, sipping champagne and nibbling canapes at glamorous locations. This couldn't be further from the truth! PR is a highly cost-effective and strategic method of promoting yourself and your business, and when done well, can provide you with great coverage, increase your reputation, and win you lots of new business.

Steve Miller, a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, hosts this session. Steve has worked on PR accounts as an in-house practitioner, but also within a PR agency environment. As well as giving you some great hints and tips, Steve will:

* take you through the PR process;
* look at how to write a good press release;
* explain how to work with the press.

This event took place at the London College of Communication on Tues 18 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/make_a_name_for_yourself_part_2.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/make_a_name_for_yourself_part_2.mp3 Wed, 03 January 2007 00:00:00 GMT business startup start-up enterprise advice pr public relations www.ecca-london.org Introduction to marketing for those with creative businesses and ideas. No matter how good you are as a creative - without an understandfing of marketing you will struggle to find customers and develop your creative business. Steve Miller has held various senior in-house marketing roles within the graphic arts and online industries, and introduces some basic marketing techniques, and give you a better understanding of the 'marketing mix.' In this introduction to marketing you will learn about:
* research and pricing;
* how to do a marketing plan;
* tips and tricks on low-cost ways of developing yourself and your business using the many tools that are available. No matter how good you are as a creative - without an understandfing of marketing you will struggle to find customers and develop your creative business. Steve Miller has held various senior in-house marketing roles within the graphic arts and online industries, and introduces some basic marketing techniques, and give you a better understanding of the 'marketing mix.' In this introduction to marketing you will learn about:
* research and pricing;
* how to do a marketing plan;
* tips and tricks on low-cost ways of developing yourself and your business using the many tools that are available. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/find_and_reach_your_market_part_1.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/find_and_reach_your_market_part_1.mp3 Wed, 03 January 2007 00:00:00 GMT 25:38 business startup start-up enterprise advice marketing www.ecca-london.org Introduction to marketing for those with creative businesses and ideas. No matter how good you are as a creative - without an understandfing of marketing you will struggle to find customers and develop your creative business. Steve Miller has held various senior in-house marketing roles within the graphic arts and online industries, and introduces some basic marketing techniques, and give you a better understanding of the 'marketing mix.' In this introduction to marketing you will learn about:
* research and pricing;
* how to do a marketing plan;
* tips and tricks on low-cost ways of developing yourself and your business using the many tools that are available. No matter how good you are as a creative - without an understandfing of marketing you will struggle to find customers and develop your creative business. Steve Miller has held various senior in-house marketing roles within the graphic arts and online industries, and introduces some basic marketing techniques, and give you a better understanding of the 'marketing mix.' In this introduction to marketing you will learn about:
* research and pricing;
* how to do a marketing plan;
* tips and tricks on low-cost ways of developing yourself and your business using the many tools that are available. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/find_and_reach_your_market_part_2.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/find_and_reach_your_market_part_2.mp3 Wed, 03 January 2007 00:00:00 GMT 27:42 business startup start-up enterprise advice marketing www.ecca-london.org Where do you start to set up your own business? What are some of the things you need to consider? How do you decide which to do first? All of the key elements of planning and setting up your business is covered in this session. This introduction to Business Planning answers the most common questions for creative individuals starting a business:
Where do you start to set up your own business? What are some of the things you need to consider? How do you decide which to do first? All of the key elements of planning and setting up your business is covered in this session.

Paulene Hamilton, a creative business consultant, covered a range of topics includng:

* planning for action
* registering your business
* how you get it all done
* where you can find support

This event took place at the London College of Communication on Tues 18 July. This introduction to Business Planning answers the most common questions for creative individuals starting a business:
Where do you start to set up your own business? What are some of the things you need to consider? How do you decide which to do first? All of the key elements of planning and setting up your business is covered in this session.

Paulene Hamilton, a creative business consultant, covered a range of topics includng:

* planning for action
* registering your business
* how you get it all done
* where you can find support

This event took place at the London College of Communication on Tues 18 July. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/set_up_a_business_part_1.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/set_up_a_business_part_1.mp3 Wed, 22 November 2006 00:00:00 GMT 28:48 business startup start-up enterprise advice www.ecca-london.org Where do you start to set up your own business? What are some of the things you need to consider? How do you decide which to do first? All of the key elements of planning and setting up your business is covered in this session. This introduction to Business Planning answers the most common questions for creative individuals starting a business:
Where do you start to set up your own business? What are some of the things you need to consider? How do you decide which to do first? All of the key elements of planning and setting up your business is covered in this session.

Paulene Hamilton, a creative business consultant, covered a range of topics includng:

* planning for action
* registering your business
* how you get it all done
* where you can find support

This event took place at the London College of Communication on Tues 18 July. This introduction to Business Planning answers the most common questions for creative individuals starting a business:
Where do you start to set up your own business? What are some of the things you need to consider? How do you decide which to do first? All of the key elements of planning and setting up your business is covered in this session.

Paulene Hamilton, a creative business consultant, covered a range of topics includng:

* planning for action
* registering your business
* how you get it all done
* where you can find support

This event took place at the London College of Communication on Tues 18 July. http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/set_up_a_business_part_2.mp3 http://www.ecca-london.org/assets/podcasts/set_up_a_business_part_2.mp3 Wed, 03 January 2007 00:00:00 GMT 23:28 business startup start-up enterprise advice