Gathering Resources – Giclée Printing & Framing of New England

gathering resources – Reprinted post by nancy bryant

Once the task of building the plan is done the next step is to gather resources. This is time consuming but necessary. Before the internet this task must have been monumental. Now, however, resource gathering can be done from your computer. You will need to gather information on everything from your costs of doing business to legal considerations. You will likely need to know who your competition is and what they charge for the services you want to offer. All the while keep in mind how you will be different (better).

Some of the resources you will need:

web site – (how will you make your on-line presence?)
accountant – (how do you plan to keep records and finances?)
bank- (will you need a separate business checking account?)
legal advise – (what will your business identity and structure be?)
networking- (who will be your customers? how do you find them?)
finance – (how will you support yourself while getting established?)
costs and expenses- (what are your expenses?)
pricing- (what will you need to charge to make a living?)
business cards, brochures, etc. -(do it yourself or hire someone?)
advertising – (how do you let the customers know you exist?)
location – (even working from home you need studio space)

This is, of course, just a partial list of some of the research you must do in order to begin your art business. But it is a starting point.