If you are a freelancer, creative, or small studio business, business rates can feel confusing and, at times, unexpected. Many people only become aware of them after moving into a commercial space, and by then, it can be unclear what you actually owe or whether you qualify for relief.
Creative block is one of those unwelcome visitors that shows up unannounced, usually when you’re on a tight deadline or desperately need to impress a new client. If you’re a freelancer, you’ve probably felt it — that foggy, flat feeling where ideas just won’t flow and nothing you make feels quite right. It’s frustrating. It’s […]
Creativity often starts alone – whether that’s a sketchbook at the kitchen table, a business idea scribbled between shifts or a quiet urge to make something that didn’t exist before. But making things happen? Bringing ideas to life? That usually takes people.
Big news from Norwich – the containers have landed! Over the past week, things have been full steam ahead at St Saviours Yard, Meanwhile Creative’s brand new space in the heart of the city. With the arrival of the first shipping containers, the site is officially shifting from plans on paper to something you can […]
Let’s be honest – talking about money can feel uncomfortable. For many creatives and freelancers, setting prices is one of the trickiest parts of the job. You pour your heart, skill and countless hours into your work, and yet, when it comes time to name your rate, a little voice in your head whispers: “Is […]
Norwich, here we come! We’re thrilled to announce that the green light is on for St Saviours Yard, our brand-new creative hub in the heart of the city. This is the official start of work on site, and we couldn’t be more excited to join a city already brimming with talent, energy and ideas.
Freelancing is a bit like surfing. Some days you’re riding high on a wave of projects and invoices, and others… well, you’re bobbing around waiting for something to happen. That ebb and flow is part of the charm, but it also makes money stuff tricky.
Being your own boss can be incredibly rewarding—picking your projects, setting your schedule, and working to your own rhythm. But for self-employed creatives, that freedom often comes with a hidden cost: burnout, isolation, creative block, and the constant pressure to juggle work and wellbeing without a safety net.
Turning your creative passion into a full-fledged business is just about as exciting as it is terrifying. That said, whether you’re a sculptor, ceramicist, textile artist or jewellery maker, the UK’s thriving craft scene offers plenty of opportunities, and there’s no time like the present. If you’re thinking about making the leap from passion project […]
Let’s face it: being creative gets messy. Paint splatters, scraps of fabric and discarded materials are part of the process; but it all adds up. Fortunately, as artists, designers and makers, we’re in a unique position to rethink how we work and adopt practices that are kinder to the planet.