Courses & Guides

A collection of starter guides designed to give you a simple introduction to building a creative business. Each download includes a few practical tips and helpful insights to get you started. For more tailored support, you can also book a one-to-one session with Clare

Greeting Card Business Starter Guide (PDF) Download
£7.00

A practical starter guide for illustrators and designers who want to begin turning their artwork into a greeting card business — without making costly early mistakes.

This introductory downloadable guide focuses on the key questions you need to ask at the very start, helping you build the right framework before you invest time, money, or energy. It’s designed as the first step in understanding how the industry works and what to consider when setting up.

A full, in-depth course covering the complete process of building a successful greeting card business will be available soon.

Art Licensing Business Starter Guide (PDF) Download
£7.00

A practical starter guide for illustrators and designers who want to begin turning their artwork into a licensing business — without making costly early mistakes.

This introductory downloadable guide focuses on the key questions you need to ask at the very beginning, helping you build a clear framework before you invest serious time, money, or energy. It’s designed as a first step into understanding how art licensing works, the different routes you can take, and the decisions that will shape your future income.

This is not a full course, but a foundation. A complete, in-depth Brand Licensing Course covering portfolio preparation, agents, pitching, pricing, contracts, and long-term strategy will be available soon.

More courses coming soon — including printing, licensing, pricing & trade shows.

Need a bit more support?

If you’re feeling a bit stuck or want more tailored guidance, my one-to-one sessions are a relaxed and supportive way to move your creative business forward. Whether you need help with your product, pricing, website or next steps, we’ll focus on what you need most and create a clear plan you can take action on