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When hobbies become side hustles: 'At the start, I didn't pay myself anything, I just wanted to make it better and better'

Many people transform hobbies into profitable side hustles or full-time work, often starting organically and accelerated by pandemic lockdowns.

fromIrish Independent

2 months ago

Money Talks: Helen Steele - 'In 2014, when my investors pulled out, I was broke... ?I had also started going down the route of separation, so I was extremely broke'

Unfortunately, Ireland is not a great place to be a sole trader, and it's not a good place to be a fashion designer,

Fashion & style

Photography

fromFstoppers

3 months ago

One Year Later: My Reality Check as a Full-Time Creative

Leaving a salaried software career for full-time photography and filmmaking exposed financial vulnerability, required disciplined savings, and demanded redefining professional identity and business skills.

fromIndependent

7 months ago

My favourite room: Meet the acting couple who brought a new lease of life (plus theatre sets and quality coffee!) to a country cottage

Actors Dylan Kennedy and Jenny Fennessy, formerly thriving in Britain, have embraced rural life in Waterford, launching a theatre company and leveraging their talents in a sound booth.

Renovation

Graphic design

fromCreative Bloq

7 months ago

Big Cartel's scrappy new logo sets the OG apart from Shopify and Etsy

Big Cartel rebranded to better communicate its platform's simplicity and breadth for creative entrepreneurs, distinguishing itself from competitors like Shopify.

fromBusiness Matters

8 months ago

Turning Your Art Hobby into a Thriving Business

Investing in good tools will improve the quality of your prints and make the process more enjoyable. High-quality materials are crucial for professional results.