Business of Creativity
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Dear Steemians, creativity and talent alone are simply not sufficient enough to earn a decent living from our productions if we don't know how to be business-minded individuals in order to be taken seriously by the outside world. The world has many talented individuals that are don't have a clue about the Business of creativity.
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We live in a competitive world where the are many people than sustainable jobs. Hate it or love it, we need to earn an income to survive. Yes we do have the skills but they not adequate if they helping you put food on the table. The sad part is many of talented individuals don't even attempt to promote their skills and they end up underselling themselves.
A company cannot hire us if they don't know we exist and self-promotion to some of us doesn't come naturally to earn a living off our talent. We need to stand up for our art and stop suffering because the world takes note of those who ambitious and taking themselves seriously. Ambitious people from those who always complain about No Jobs because it provides less competition.
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We need to exercise our negotiation rights because everything is negotiable. But that does not mean you will always get the fee that you want, but at least if you know you have tried and gained some experience from doing it.
You are not arrogant when you negotiate but you ensure you don't accept low fees and the quality of your work doesn't get less than what it is genuinely worth. Many of us believe in order to gain some commercial experience, we need to start somewhere and work for free. This belief is an advantage to employers because they get your time and skills without any costs. Offering free service in the name of getting your foot in is in fact not sharp. Show off some entrepreneurial spirit and research where you fit in and what are the fees.
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Whether you a shy person but NEVER become scared to follow up on money that you deserve for the quality of work you have produced. If you had an agreement with the client with the client then you have nothing to fear. Call the person and get your money if necessary and don't deal with it through a 3rd party or emails. We need to stand up and take ownership. Asking for what we want, negotiation a price rate for our quality is not rocket science.
The world is full of people awaiting to take you for a ride if you don't have a clue about the business negotiation. While you reading this people around the world are standing up for their creativity earning a good income from doing what they love.
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It takes time to create good quality. Get a good reward from it.
Agree! Lots of people enjoy huge salary because of this industry but the are limited to just being an employee. i could say about only 10% - 20% creative individuals enjoy the business side rather than the employment side.
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