[WE ARE BRACKET]

We are Bracket, and we want to support your creative venture, no matter how big or how small.

We want to foster collaboration, communication and creativity. So, let's make this work.

Work with us, not for us.

[WHAT WE BELIEVE]

Unique / People / Collaboration / Challenge / Quality / Communication / Detail

[USP-People]

Here at Bracket we celebrate our differences and always play to our strengths.

Our roles are allocated from brief to brief depending on what is needed.

But we’re all individuals as designers and that what makes us different...

Editorial

&

Typography

Print

&

Photography

Declan Josiah

Custom Lettering

&

Illustration

Illustration

&

Branding

Beth Billie

Production

&

Researcher

Business Development

&

Digital Design

James Ashley

[USP-People]

Josiah - James - Billie - Declan - Ashley - Beth

We’re all client managers

[STUDIO]

Aire Street Workshops / Welcoming new, start-up businesses / Surrounded by creative people / City-center location

£300 pc/m

Inspiration from: HORT, Snask, Folsh, ThisisStudio

Macs Desks Chairs ProjectorFridge Kettle Plants Clock Chalkboard Printer Camera TripodLighting equipmentScannerLight Box

Total

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£11,166

Loan amount: £15,000

Loan Duration: 24 months

Monthly Repayment: £678

Total Repayment: £16,282

[ SMALL BUSINESS LOAN ]

[RATE]

£40 p/h Rate - Total Brief

Aim to have ~3 briefs at one time

If we achieved this we would be earning:

£6720 p/w

£26880 p/m

Minus costs: £25000 p/m

£4166,66 each p/m

[Minus putting money back into the business]

[RATE]

£40 p/h Rate

If we had 1 brief at one time

If we had this we would be earning:

£2240 p/w

£8960 p/m

Minus costs: £7080 p/m

£1180 each p/m

[STRUCTURE]

We are a Limited Liability Partnership

Equal % Ownership

We’re all Designated Members but take responsibility for accounts on a rotation

Equal Account Responsibilities - eg. Signing Cheques

[WHAT WE DO]

We do... what is needed.

From identities to posters to curation [Don’t put us in a box]

Our eclectic team allows us to be flexible

Target market develops with us...

Small independent Leeds-based companies to start with, developing to

national and international as we gather experience and recognition.

Ethical Clients [We will say no if we are uncomfortable with the job]

[TARGETING]

Our initial work could be for all the other new businesses in the Aire Street workshops we’re based in.

Current tenants come from a whole range of sectors including:

Accountants / Architects / Art Commissioners / Charities / Engravers / Furniture Designers / Garment Manufacturers /

Internet Radio / Importers / Jewellery Designers / Machinists / Magazine Distribution / Media Promotion / Musicians /

Music Promotion / Local Organisations / Photographers / Sewing Design & Manufacture / Software Developers / Tailors /

Upholstery Designers / Voluntary Organisations / Web Designers

Work is [literally] on our doorstep...

[TARGETING]

Events in Leeds - In a range of sectors, not just creative.

Working alongside existing creative places to help Leeds’ creative culture thrive

Fostering client relationships from one brief to the next

Online Presence:

Twitter / Instagram / Tumblr / Behance

To promote to prospective clients but also to keep in touch

Each platform will be the job of a different person but with joint accounts

[THE DENSE STUFF]TERMS & CONDITIONS

● Any material provided by the client must be fully copyrighted and all legalities must be addressed. If this is not done all liability transfers to the client and not the studio. If a client provides materials that are copyrighted by a third party, [Bracket] are not liable for voiding copyright.

● 50% of total Bill will be payed up front at the signing of the client contract, or within three days of signing.● Any changes after the designs are agreed will incur additional costs. ● Copyright will be released when full and final payment is received, if agreed in contract. If not, additional costs will

incur.● The client will be responsible for the timely making of decisions to allow for the progression of a project.● Final proof reading is the responsibility of the client. Any mistakes that incur extra charges will be passed on to the client.● [Bracket] have the right to reproduce, publish and display the work for self promotion and advertisement.● If work produced for a client is used in any way aside from what is agreed in contract, copyright is void and we retain the rights to

ownership.● By agreeing, clients acknowledge that we are able to work with more than one client at a time● Errors, such as misspelling, editorial errors are the responsibility of the client. Augmentation of costs to fix these errors will be

incurred, the cost will be paid by the client.

PROPOSAL

● After presenting the proposal to the client it will be active for 30 days. If client does not engage, the proposal may be subject to change.

● Any additional costs outside and after the proposal/contract agreement will be billed to client.● Unless specified in original signed proposal client shall pay fees for changes● Invoices must be paid within 30 days of receipt. Some circumstances may require deposit.

CHANGES

● Project end; all deliverables are deemed complete once signed off verbally or in writing.● If contact with the client is not heard within 30 days after project end without explanation, then the project is deemed complete

and satisfactory● No liability will be placed on [Bracket] if client loses data and/or work is damaged in transit.

TERMINATION

● Relationship may be terminated by either parties immediately. ● (a) Client shall pay expenses up to termination point (kill fee)● All rights and obligation stay valid upon termination

[AIMS AND ASPIRATIONS]

Initially making enough money to keep going...

Helping independent companies flourish, making Leeds a better place.

Eventually working with international clients but always work locally as well

Not limiting what we do

Making work that excites and enthuses us always with an eye on the ethical

No plans to expand the team, there is enough of us already but we may need more space - after 3 years at Aire Street

May need accountant in the future :

Met with Russell Smith Chartered Accountants (Leeds based - Creative Sector) to discuss this - £500 p/year for unlimited help all year

[ IDENTITY ]

[QUESTIONS?]