Difference between being salaried or freelancing

Task 3


Researching the difference between being a salaried or freelancing Makeup artist, I found these helpful websites and blogs

• Flexibility 

• Freelancers earn more than their employed counterparts, 

• Tax benefits  

• Being your own boss 

• Ability to choose  the projects you take on feather than be given work 

• Travel

Another drawback to freelance is that you would have to constantly be actively seeking jobs through advertising (which can be costly) and through clients to gain recommendations.I found it hard to research salaried jobs although years ago film and television studios used to employ make-up artists as part of their permanent staff, it is harder now to find permanent jobs (apart from things like make-up counters). Although they hire freelancers to help with large productions companies like the The English National Opera and the National Theatre do still have some make-up artists as part of their staff.There are some advantages of a salaried job if you can find one. 

• More job security

• Don't have to  actively seek out clients

• No accounts

• No advertising 

• Kit costs covered 

• Regular salary 

• No "chasing" clients for money

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobprofiles/Pages/make-upartist.aspx

http://smallbusiness.chron.com/become-successful-makeup-artist-13404.html

http://www.delamaracademy.co.uk/the-make-up-artist/make-up-career/freelance-career

http://www.easyaccountancy.co.uk/how/medical-and-health/becoming-makeup-artist

The main benefits to being a freelance make-up artist is the 

Obviously one downside to being freelance it that you will have to run your own business, advertise yourself manage your own money and tax. 

Make-up artist Mailin Haddow said in this interview   

Are most make-up artists self-employed?

‘If you’re doing fashion shoots or film and television work you’ll probably be self-employed. But cosmetic companies offer permanent jobs or you can work on a beauty counter in a shop or for a college as a tutor.’

What does it take to be a successful self-employed make-up artist?

‘If you’re running your own business, you’ll need good business skills, like being able to manage your own accounts, marketing yourself and networking. But you don’t need a business degree as there’s lots of help out there. Business Gateway gave me a mentor who was available for ideas and advice. ‘

The disadvantages are basically all the positives of having a freelance job.