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Art licensing has been a growing trend in the greeting card industry. What is art licensing? Art licensing is a legal agreement that allows an artist to grant partial use of his copyright to someone for a specific purpose, period of time and area. The artist then receives a flat fee or royalties for the use of their product.
There are many benefits to art licensing. This an easy way for an artist to receive extra income without spending a lot of time and money trying to produce their own product. It is also a great way to see your art used in a variety of ways.
If you are interested in learning more about art licensing, visit the Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association for more information. To find out how specific greeting card companies pay consider downloading your own copy of GREETING CARD COMPANIES THAT PAY YOU FOR YOUR WORK.
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In order to be a successful freelancer, good communication is a must! Many lose business because of poor communication skills. The National Artists Counsel doesn’t want that to happen to you! Here are a few tips to help you improve your communication skills:
1. Be available to communicate
Your customers need to feel that they are important to you. This requires constant communication. Offer your customers several different types of communication methods. Provide them with a phone number, email address, or even an Instant Messenger. This will make them feel that you are available for them! Also, respond to questions, concerns, comments in a timely fashion. If you hesitate to respond, they may feel neglected.
2. Be honest
The customer deserves to know what is happening. They paid for a service and expect to be kept in the loop even though you may feel that it isn’t necessary. Don’t make promises that you can’t deliver. It will break the trust and leave you with an unhappy customer who will never want you to work for them again.
3. Communicate clearly
Assumptions are a big mistake that freelancers make. Be sure to lay out everything for your customer is a clear, concise manner. It may feel silly or redundant, but it is better to make sure then to make a mistake. Use simple, basic terms and keep a record of your communication.
By following these simple tips, you will surely improve as a communicator in the world of freelancing. For more tips on freelancing, click on the link - http://www.nationalartistscounsel.com/tips-articles
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Many are concerned about losing their jobs since major layoffs have ensued, but there is good news! Freelancing during the bad economy is the ticket to success. When companies are experiencing a turn for the worse, they look for ways to cut overhead costs such as benefits and insurance, but this does not usually affect freelance contractors. Businesses still need skilled workers to replace who they have cut and freelancers meet the qualifications without the extra costs. Freelancing can actually help the economy.
Here are a few tips to keep your freelancing business alive:
1. There may be things that you are outsourcing for your business. If business has slowed down, ask yourself if there are things that you can do for yourself rather than charging for it. This will save a lot of money.
2. Maybe you work for a company and freelance on the side, can you turn your freelance into a full-time career? Or maybe look for a simple part-time job somewhere else so you can spend more time building up your freelance career.
3. Ask yourself if you can add more skills, products, or services to your repertoire. If you broaden out what you offer, you can attract more customers.
At the National Artists Counsel, we want to help freelancers to maintain a healthy career during tough times. The Greeting Card business is currently looking for freelancers. Let us help you find the work you need! For more information, click on the link.
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Meet our Director – Sean Thomas
Saturday, January 3rd, 2009
Sean Thomas here - I’m the Director of National Artists Counsel. In this blog I wanted to share a little bit about my background. For many years I owned an internationally known Greeting Card company. I learned the ins and outs of the greeting card business by selling designs to other companies as well as working with artists, writers, and photographers who contacted me to sell their work. Click here to learn more about my story.
Through my experience I recognized that Greeting Card companies offer freelancers a perfect work opportunity! There is a high demand for their work while offering a flexible schedule and work environment. However, I soon came to realize that there was nothing available for freelance artists, writers, and photographers to help them learn how to get into this market and get paid for their work.
At NAC, we have done the leg work for freelance writers, artists, and photographers by researching avail able marketing opportunities. These companies have told us exactly what they want, where to send it and how they will pay and we want to tell you! Our new package, Greeting Cards Companies That Pay You For Your Work, is available for immediate download.
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A Blog for Freelancers Interested in the Greeting Card Market
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008
Welcome to our new blog! At the National Artists Counsel we are constantly researching changes, trends and income opportunities for freelancers in the Greeting Card market. We’re really excited about sharing all this with you through our blog.
If you’re a freelance writer, freelance photographer or freelance artist make sure you visit often to stay up-to-date. You will also find helpful information if you’re just interested in learning more about the freelance opportunities available to you.
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