I quit my job to become a full time artist - A self employment Q&A

6 months ago I quit my 9-5 job to become a self-employed artist/illustrator full time. I wanted to sit down and film a chatty video where I could answer some of your questions about it all. I've some timecards below for specific questions but if you would like some more in-depth videos on a specific topic please let me know in the comments x Thank you for watching and supporting my work you absolute legends!

My website: www.lauraduffyart.com
My Instagram: @lauraduffyart
My TikTok: @lauraduffyart

Time Stamps:
00:35 - Who are you and what do you do now?
02:06 - What did you work as before and when and why did you quit?
04:33 - Was it a risky move and did you have savings before I quit?
07:27 - Where your family and friends supportive of your decision to go self employed?
08:36 - How did you get the word out about your business in the beginning?
11:29 - How did you make your website and what platform did you use and why?
12:11 - Etsy vs Your own Website, which is better?
14:52 - Advice on the Tax and the legal side of setting up a business
17:13 - Pros and Cons of working as a self employed artist so far

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