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Alison Branagan
9 Pembroke Road
London, N15 4NW
United Kingdom

Email: alison@alisonbranagan.com
Twitter: @alisonbranagan
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Phone: +44 (0) 20 8365 0453
Skype: alison.branagan

If you are interested in having a guest speaker, workshop or short course delivered in Business Start-up, Self-Promotion or Entrepreneurship at your college, arts organisation, or training centre please contact me.

Alison Branagan Creative Consultancy offers advice and workshops in Presentation, Marketing, Business Planning, Legal Matters, Intellectual Property, Creative Thinking and Entrepreneurial Skills within the Visual Arts and Creative Industries. Whether you are a creative who requires some one-to-one guidance or an organisation looking for an imaginative person to create workshops or ideas for project direction, contact Alison directly with your query.

We have just wrapped up another Entrepreneurship for Creatives Summer School at Central Saint Martins, Guest Speakers included Kerry Lemon, (pictured) Julian Sharpe, #tpbennett and Phil & Tanya Taylor founders of Harrow and Green. Interesting entrepreneurial topics were discussed, including from Julian Sharpe, Senior Partner at TP Bennett, quote in regard to pitching for commissions - 'The difference between coming first and second is tiny, because everyone is so good' plus 'When presenting to clients to remember the bigger things, such as their core brand values' 
@harrowandgreen @ualshortcourses @kerrylemonart @kerryannelemon @juliancsharpe @tpbennettllp
Thank you to all our speakers.
Entrepreneurship for Creatives runs live and online for four days from 1st August, enrolling now.
#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #creative #artists #illustration #animation #designers #makers #photographers #filmmakers #fashion #interiordesign #architecture #ai #innovation #negotiation #presentation #vision #risk #copyright #design rights #ip #publicitystunts #creativemarketing #trends #business #ual #centralsaintmartins #shortcourse
We have just wrapped up another Entrepreneurship for Creatives Summer School at Central Saint Martins, Guest Speakers included Kerry Lemon, (pictured) Julian Sharpe, (TP Bennett) and Phil & Tanya Taylor founders of Harrow and Green. Interesting entrepreneurial topics were discussed, including from #kerrylemon quote - 'Having a website or an Instagram account is not a marketing strategy' and 'If you want to do what you love for a living you need to think about money and write a businness plan' @harrowandgreen @ualshortcourses @kerrylemonart @kerryannelemon @juliancsharpe
Thank you to all our speakers.
Entrepreneurship for Creatives runs live and online for four days from 1st August, enrolling now.
#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #creative #artists #illustration #animation #designers #makers #photographers #filmmakers #fashion #interiordesign #architecture #ai #innovation #negotiation #presentation #vision #risk #copyright #design rights #ip #publicitystunts #creativemarketing #trends #business #ual #centralsaintmartins #shortcourse
We have just wrapped up another Entrepreneurship for Creatives Summer School at Central Saint Martins, Guest Speakers included Kerry Lemon, Julian Sharpe (TP Bennett), and Phil & Tanya Taylor founders of #harrowandgreen (pictured). Interesting entrepreneurial topics were discussed, including 'Being small and the importance of the personal touch' (PT&TT) Plus AI amongst other advancements, were all mused upon in relation to our ever evolving world. @harrowandgreen @ualshortcourses @kerrylemonart @kerryannelemon @juliancsharpe
Thank you to our guest speakers.
Entrepreneurship for Creatives runs live and online for four days from 1st August, enrolling now.
#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #creative #artists #illustration #animation #designers #makers #photographers #filmmakers #fashion #interiordesign #architecture #ai #innovation #negotiation #presentation #vision #risk #copyright #design rights #ip #publicitystunts #creativemarketing #trends #business #ual #centralsaintmartins #shortcourse
Hi everyone, it's been a bit of a strange year for me thus far a couple of unexpected shocks and crises to cope with. We all have them from time to time.

I've written a blog post about Collaboration and Collectives. When being a self-employed creative from any sector, often more progress or impact can be made when joining up with others, even on a temporary basis. 

When a fishing trawler is holed below the waterline, it's useful to have a crew to help scoop out water or abandon the ship completely. If my great grandfather had not survived such an incident off the coast of Iceland well over a century ago, I would not be here.

So, though occasionally difficult to work with others, such activities as exhibitions, pop-up galleries, art projects, etc. can happen on a scale that would be out of reach for the sole creator. Equally, in times of uncertainty, strength can be gained in numbers.

Entrepreneurship for Creatives, Central Saint Martins, Summer schools in July and August 2023 are enrolling now. It's an opportunity to meet new creatives like yourself from around the world. Please see my website for the blog and info about up and coming courses.

#collectives #collaboration #art #artists #design #designers #craft #makers #photography #Photographers #film #filmmskers #fashion #Painting #Painters #sculpture #sculptors #screenprinting #entrepreneurship #enterprise #creatives #creators #mycsm #summerschool #centralsaintmartins #exhibition #artproject #popup #popupshop #communityart
This is a photograph of my desk today. I am extremely sad about the death of our truly marvellous Queen.

The open edition print above my desk (not an original alas) is by the American artist Dune Shue. I purchased the work some time ago now.

I'm not sure who took this photograph, which I guess was in 1952. Possibly Cecil Beaton or Dorothy Wilding? If anyone knows please let me know. What I find striking about the print is, (yes I do find it vaguely reminiscent of Jamie Reid's artwork for the Sex Pistols 'God Save the Queen' single cover,) that Elizabeth is looking directly into the eye of the camera lens or looking at the viewer. 

As one era ends a new one begins. We are living through the most extraordinary times, with Covid, war, and the cost of living crisis. Let us hope we are able to get through this, and forge a brighter future together.

#elizabeth #elizabethii #queen #queenelizabeth #queenelizabethii #unitedkingdom #crown #monarch #godsavethequeen #windsor #royalfamily #royal #kingcharles #kingcharlesiii #charlesiii #daneshue #unionflag #unionjack #coronation
...ps. I did tidy up.
Entrepreneurship for Creatives Summer Schools at Central Saint Martins. 

This are some snaps from day 3 of the Summer school a design for fantastic stars and a complete animal bag with a copyright lolly! Thanx to @knit.tiff_studio for thee marvellous ๐Ÿฆ•๐Ÿฆ–๐Ÿฒ bag design ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ

Thank you again to Guest Speakers (Granary Square)
@kerryannelemon @kerrylemonart - Artist
@taskyprianou - Photographer
Julian Sharpe, Senior Partner, Architect @tpbennettllp -ย 

There is also an online #csm Entrepreneurship for Creatives starting online from Tuesday 26th July for four days. Please see details and link below.

We explore lots of rare subjects all in one course, #presentation #publicitystunt #creativemarketing #networking #selling #pitching #impact #vision #negotiation #trends #ip #copyright #law #risk and more. 

Its no good having a brilliant plan if you don't have the chutzpah to do it.

Entrepreneurship for Creatives (Online)
Guest Speakers (Online) Enrolling now!
July 26th to 29th 2022 (Starts on a Tuesday)
Tanya & Phil Taylor founders of @harrowandgreen 
Craig Bilham @craigbilham - filmmaker
Guest spot and legal questions answered from IP expertย  Robert MacGinn from Laytons LLPย  @robert_macginn

@ualshortcourses 
https://www.arts.ac.uk/subjects/business-and-management-and-science/short-courses/entrepreneurship-and-innovation/entrepreneurship-for-creatives-csm

#entrepreneurship #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneur #artists #illustrators #designers #makers #photographers #filmmakers #mycsm #centralsaintmartins #shortcourseย  #business #summerschool

10% off for all former UAL students/alumni for UAL short courses - many of which are onsite and also online.
Entrepreneurship for Creatives Summer Schools at Central Saint Martins. #granarysquareย 

Thank you to Guest Speakers (Granary Square)
July 11th to 14thย  2022
@kerryannelemon @kerrylemonart - Artist
@taskyprianou - Photographer
Julian Sharpe, Senior Partner, Architect @tpbennettllp -ย 

Julian Sharpe (featured) spoke about the importance of first impressions and setting the right tone before you even start making a pitch or presentation.

Kerry Lemon talked about the importance of making your own opportunities, and thus avoid competing with other artists, designers or creatives.

Tas Kyprianou made the case for networking across a broad spectrum of clients and importance of being confident in your pricing.

There is also an online #csm Entrepreneurship for Creatives starting online from Tuesday 26th July for four days. Please see details and link below.

We explore lots of rare subjects all in one course, #presentation #publicitystunt #creativemarketing #networking #selling #pitching #impact #vision #negotiation #trends #ip #copyright #law #risk and more. 

Its no good having a brilliant plan if you don't have the chutzpah to do it.

Entrepreneurship for Creatives (Online)
Guest Speakers (Online) Enrolling now!
July 26th to 29th 2022 (Starts on a Tuesday)
Tanya & Phil Taylor founders of @harrowandgreen 
Craig Bilham @craigbilham - filmmaker
Guest spot and legal questions answered from IP expertย  Robert MacGinn from Laytons LLPย  @robert_macginn

@ualshortcourses 
https://www.arts.ac.uk/subjects/business-and-management-and-science/short-courses/entrepreneurship-and-innovation/entrepreneurship-for-creatives-csm

#entrepreneurship #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneur #artists #illustrators #designers #makers #photographers #filmmakers #mycsm #centralsaintmartins #shortcourseย  #business #summerschool

10% off for all former UAL students/alumni for UAL short courses - many of which are onsite and also online.
Entrepreneurship for Creatives Summer Schools
at Central Saint Martins. 
#granarysquare starts Monday 11th July for 4 days. Link to the course from my bio, in my website click on courses. Equally you can cut and paste the link below.

There is also an online #csm Entrepreneurship for Creatives starting online from Tuesday 26th July for days.

We explore lots of rare subjects all in one course, #presentation #publicitystunt #creativemarketing #networking #selling #pitching #impact #vision #negotiation #trends #ip #copyright #law #risk and more. 

Its no good having a brilliant plan if you don't have the chutzpah to do it.

Guest Speakers (Granary Square)
July 11th to 14th  2022
@kerryannelemon @kerrylemonart - Artist
@taskyprianou - Photographer
Julian Sharpe from @tpbennettllp - Architect

Guest Speakers (Online)
July 26th to 29th 2022 (Starts on a Tuesday)
Tanya & Phil Taylor founders of @harrowandgreen 
Craig Bilham @craigbilham - filmmaker
Guest spot and legal questions answered from IP expert  Robert MacGinn from Laytons LLP  @robert_macginn

10% off for all former UAL students/alumni for UAL short courses - many of which are onsite and also online.

@ualshortcourses 
 https://www.arts.ac.uk/subjects/business-and-management-and-science/short-courses/entrepreneurship-and-innovation/entrepreneurship-for-creatives-csm

#entrepreneurship #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneur #artists #illustrators #designers #makers #photographers #filmmakers #mycsm #centralsaintmartins #shortcourse  #business #summerschool
Thanks to @marionsamways.art for posting this image of my book. Most appreciated.
Sorry I have not posted for a while I was very poorly with the dreaded Covid and being a #selfemployed bobble hatted svengali I'm now playing catch up. Big ๐Ÿงก to you all during these very uncertain times.

#worldbookday๐Ÿ“š #worldbookday #worldbookday2022 #alisonbranagan #theessentialguidetobusinessforartistsanddesigners #artists #designers #illustrators #illustration #makers #crafts #photographers #fashion #graphicdesign  #art #books #business #creatives #painter #sculptor #marionsamways #selfemployment #businessplan #creativelife #enterprise#creativeentrepreneur
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