Business And Legal Forms For Crafters

The one book every crafter-businessperson must have to make money in a tough economy.

The one book every crafter-businessperson must have to make money in a tough economy. Thanks to websites like Etsy and eBay, the crafts industry has experienced exponential growth in the past decade, and this is the only business-forms book tailored specifically to the needs of craftmakers. This practical and easy-to-use addition to Allworth’s highly successful Business and Legal Forms series gives you access to thirty indispensable, current, and ready-to-use forms and negotiation checklists. All of these are made available both in print and on a convenient CD-ROM, so that the forms can be copied electronically, modified, customized, and saved, ready for the crafter’s next project. Whether you’re a regular at arts fairs, the owner of a brick-and-mortar crafts store, or selling your work on the Internet for the first time, you won’t find a more useful tool in your efforts to grow your crafts business! 30 black & white illustrations Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.

The fourth edition of this popular guide contains twenty-nine of the most essential business and legal forms to meet the everyday needs of today’s illustrators. Updated throughout, new forms include a promissory note, releases, and an agreement to arbitrate. Each form is accompanied by step-by-step instructions, advice on standard contractual provisions, and unique negotiation checklists for making the best deal. Included are: Estimate • Confirmation of Assignment • Invoice • Illustrator-Agent Contract • Book Publishing Contract • Collaboration Contract • Contract for the Sale of an Artwork • Contract for Receipt and Holding of Artwork • Illustrator-Gallery Contract with Record of Consignment and Statement of Account • Licensing Contract to Merchandise Images • Release Form for Models • Property Release • Permission Form • Nondisclosure Agreement for Submitting Ideas • Copyright Transfer Form • Application for Copyright Registration of Artwork • License of Rights and Electronic Rights • Contract with an Independent Contractor • Trademark Application • Commercial Lease • Sublease • Lease Assignment The collection provides a password and link to a supplemental website, which contains all the discussed forms for both the PC and Mac platforms. Thorough discussions of legal issues relevant to the industry make this a must-read for any illustrator—established or starting out. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.

All of the forms today's interior designers need tosucceed—revised, updated, and ready to use.

The must-have business and legal reference for the graphic design industry, now updated for the next generation. This classic industry tool, now in its fourth edition, brings together more than fifty essential and ready-to-use forms for graphic designers. All forms are accompanied by thorough explanations and are made available on CD-ROM so that they can be easily customized. Business and Legal Forms for Graphic Designers also provides step-by-step instructions, advice on standard contractual provisions, and unique negotiation checklists so you can deal correctly with clients and manage your office efficiently. Included are: - Project plan and budget - Proposal form - Credit reference form - Job index - Job sheet - Time sheet - Studio production schedule - Estimate request form - Artwork log and digital file management - Project confirmation agreement - Website design agreement - Contract with illustrator or photographer - Employment agreement - Applications for copyright registration of designs - Trademark application Commercial lease - And many more New to this edition are forms for arbitration, general and mutual releases, employee warning and dismissal letters, and promissory notes. Don't get stuck paying expensive lawyers' fees or accepting less than what your designs are worth. Whether you are an established designer or just starting out, this guide will help you to save money, protect yourself, and negotiate for maximum profit. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.

Tailored specifically to the business and legal needs of illustrators, this important edition is expanded and thoroughly updated to include electronic rights. Also provided is a CD-ROM with electronic versions of each form.

This much-needed guide provides the skills and tools to manage projects from start to finish. Business and Legal Forms for Fine Artists consists of twenty-two crucial business and legal forms and includes a CD-ROM* with the forms in word processing formats for both the PC and Mac platforms: Contract for the Sale of an Artwork, Contract for the Sale of an Artwork with Moral Rights and Resale Royalty Rights, Invoice for the Sale of an Artwork, Contract to Commission an Artwork, Contract to Create a Limited Edition, Contract for Receipt and Holding of Artwork, Artist-Gallery Contract with Record of Consignment and Statement of Account, Contract to Create a Video for Transmission, DVD Sales, or DVD Rentals, Contract for the Rental of an Artwork, Contract for an Exhibition Loan, Artist's Lecture Contract, Licensing Contract to Merchandise Images, Release Form for Models, Property Release, Copyright Registration of an Artwork, Permission Form, License of Electronic Rights, Contract with an Independent Contractor, Commercial Lease, Sublease, Lease Assignment. Book jacket.

Fully revised and updated to reflect current trends and changes in professional practice, this book features 34 fully reproducible forms (on a Mac and PC compatible CD-ROM) which photographers everywhere will find invaluable. Each form is accompanied by step-by-step instructions, advice, and much more.