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Where to Sell Your Art or Craft Online1. http://20×200.com – (SITE CLOSED) Jen Bekman’s site focuses on art, prints and photos, priced affordably. Juried (not currently accepting submissions, but sign up for their newsletter to get updated when submissions reopen.)2. 500px.com – Photography site – store your photos, share them and sell them. Features work of beginners to experts. Sell your work by opening a “store” account, which is available to free as well as paid memberships.3. AbsoluteArts – Claiming to be “the most trafficked contemporary arts site” it offers levels from free to premier. Artist bio/statement and portfolio displayed with shopping cart. (Looks really creepy bad art when I opened the link.)4. AffordableBritishArt (UK Site) – Artists sell their work with no middleman, commission free, but there is a charge to have an account (4 tiered levels). You must have a PayPal account to receive payment for your work.5. Amazon – Upload your images to sell on one of the biggest marketplaces on the web. Jewelry is a huge category here, but you are competing with manufactured items.6. Art.com – This highly ranked e-commerce site has a division called Artist Rising, where emerging artists can upload images. They provide a print-on-demand service to sell your work. Two levels of membership – free and paid.7. ArtBreak – Describing themselves as “a global community of artists sharing and selling their work on the web,” this site is a commission-free way to upload images and sell with a shopping cart. Curiously, their blog and social media sites are inactive.8. Art-Exchange – B2B site where artists can get connected to interior designers, architects and others in the trade. Work is sold wholesale here; they take 10% commission.BAD REVIEW ON LINE Want your money. Hard to get out of contract.9. ArtFire – Huge marketplace of crafts, art, supplies, vintage and more. Customize your own shop on this site. $12.95 monthly fee.10. ArtFortune – Create your own online art gallery here. Site visitors can see the images that you have uploaded, and click through to your website, where you make the sale. They charge a monthly fee, and have several different plans. There is also a forum and community on this site.11. Artful Home – Gorgeous online catalog for handmade home décor, wall art, apparel and accessories. They have a paper catalog as well as online gallery. This is a juried site, with a jury fee and $300 membership fee if accepted.12. ArtGallery – (UK site) They claim to be a “leading destination for customers wishing to buy art online.” Two membership levels (one is free), with shopping cart function. They even text you when your art sells, which is pretty cool.13. Art-GalleryWordwide – Offers three monthly account options to artists plus setup fee. Each artist gets a home page to upload images. Shopping cart provided.14. ArtHog – Online gallery sells prints of your work. They market your art, you keep 60% on sales. They will also work with you on licensing. Submissions are juried. Free membership, submission and listing.15. Artid – Online exhibition space where you can sell your art. Three membership levels, including one which is free. Each artist gets their own gallery and blog. Artid offers an ebay selling option for premium members.16. Artmajeur – (European site) Claims to be the world’s largest fine art gallery. Upload your art to this site, and handle any sales directly with the buyers. Monthly fees apply, no commission is taken.17. ArtofWhere – Print-on-Demand site featuring beanies, pillows, pencil cases and phone covers. Open a store here and sell your work with offer a 3-tiered commission system.18. Artolo – (UK site) Now in Beta, this online gallery features artist/buyer profiles, portfolios, the ability to list art in real world locations … plus coming soon, facilities to sell your work both offline and online. They take 10% commission. Sign up now open.19. Artomat – With this unique concept, old cigarette vending machines are converted into Art Vending Machines which dispense small works of 2D and 3D art. They are searching for new artists – link leads to the guidelines.20. Artplatform (UK Site) – This site sells art while supporting charities. Depending on your chosen level of gifting, you may or may not receive payment. Fine art only. They encourage you to list your website and galleries than show your work.21. Artquid – Calling itself “The Art World Marketplace,” this international website sells fine art, antiques and fine craft in different mediums. Works on a set annual fee.22. ArtSlant – This popular art website allows artists to sell their work using different arrangements, from listing your work yourself, to having ArtSlant get involved with making the sale. Marketing tools offered. Fees vary.23. ArtSpan – Artists in any medium can build their own websites on ArtSpan, which boasts 4,000 member sites. Shopping carts and Print-on-Demand also available. Fees range from $14-$20 per month.24. Art Specifier – Specializing in selling to architects, designers, art consultants and galleries, art specifier is a juried site. Annual membership for artists is $100, with no other fees or commissions involved.25. Artsy Home – Offering “Original Décor for Home Work and Life,” This website targets interior designers, commercial decorators, upscale homeowners & others with print catalogs as well as online sales. Pay either 25% commission or $14.95 monthly fee.26. Artulis – (UK site) Sell art, craft or vintage on this site which gives you a free shop, gallery and blog. 5% fee on all sales.27. ArtWanted – This site allows artists to upload images and price their own work. The artist can then fulfill orders for original art or reproductions on their own, or use ArtWanted’s Print-on-Demand services, where artwork can be printed on a selection of products. They take 15% commission.28. ArtWeb – (UK site) – Has plans ranging from free to pro, no commission is taken on sales. Artists can upload images on to their own profile pages. Shopping cart is provided.29. ArtWire - (Indian site) This is a startup looking to “market emerging, contemporary and lesser known artists,” and is in pre-launch status right now. You can sign up for email alerts to find out when they are going live.30. ArtyBuzz – (UK Site) Print-on-Demand site where artists can upload their images and set prices above the base price listed on the site to determine their percentage. Sell prints, giclees, and many other products featuring your art. Not for original art sales.31. AxisWeb – (UK site) Create your own web shop here, and join museums, galleries and other artists selling their work. Even has a bridal registry. Commission based.32. b-uncut – Billing themselves as “The Art Exchange,” this site serves creative directors, curators, art consultants and others matching their projects with artists who place bids. 20% commission rate when sales are made.33. Behance – This popular online platform for creatives allows you to upload your art to a gallery with a personalized URL. “Work for Sale” is a category where artists can use shopping cart function to sell.34. Big Cartel – “Bringing the Art to the Cart” is the mission here, where over 250,000 online stores have been opened by creatives. Pricing runs from free to about $30 per month with no long-term commitment. Brand and customize your own online shop.35. Bonanza – This site sells everything, not just art – and claims to have 4 million items for sale. You can import items from Etsy to Bonanza free of charge. Listing is free – a percentage is taken from the cost of items that sell.36. Café Press – Print-on-Demand site has two options – start your own online store, or upload designs only without the hassle of managing a shopfront. They set base prices for each item, which you mark up for your “royalty”. Fees are 10% of royalties.37. Cargoh – Calling themselves a “social marketplace for independent art, design + culture,” Cargoh is a juried and curated site. Upon acceptance, there is an 8% commission on sales, with no other fees.38. Centerpoint Art Project : When you store your art inventory data with Centerpoint, they include several creative e-commerce features designed to help Fine Artists sell art. You can personalize your sales approach for originals and limited editions and it will instantly sync your inventory with your website.39. CollegeArtOnline – Sellers must be attending art school, or be a recent grad or professor (with an .edu email address unless otherwise approved) to list their work on this site. 25% commission is taken when your art sells – no other fees apply.40. Consignd – An open marketplace which is curated. You pitch your work to a curator, and if accepted, it is included in the collection. They take 15% commission.41. ContemporaryArtGalleryOnline – Juried site, which helps artists market and sell their work, and has a shopping cart. 2D work only. Markets to trade professionals; also features competitions.42. CraftIsArt – Focusing on handcrafted and vintage goods and supplies, this site offers pay-as-you-go and premium packages to sell your work online.43. CraftGawker – Curated craft photo gallery linking through to craft blogger sites from around the world. Submissions are moderated. Lure visitors to your own site where you can make the sale.44. CraftJuice – Though not strictly for sellers, this curatorial site will link through images to any site. Submit a photo of your craft from any other site and promote through CraftJuice, then sell through your other shopping cart. Votes get your work on the front page of this site.45. Craftori – Art, craft, vintage and more can be submitted to this curated site. Links through to your sales venue, where you sell direct to the customer. Pay to feature your work on their front page or in Supplies category or Gift Guide.46. CraftShowcase - Charges no fees to sellers. The management of this site adds 15% to your prices in order to make money. Photos are uploaded, and must be approved before going live. Artists can sell retail or wholesale here, and even post videos.47. CraftStack – Create your own online storefront here and list your items. Memberships are approximately $7-$11 per month to be a vendor, with no commissions taken.48. Craigslist – Believe it or not, you can sell art on Craigslist, which contains about everything else in the world. Artists can advertise free to solicit commissions, or sell their work. Beware of scam buyers on this site.49. CreativeStores – (UK site) Based in England but doing business worldwide, this site proclaims, “You may sell handmade goods, crafts, creations, gifts (that are inline with other items on the website), craft supplies, digital downloads e.g. pdf files for patterns.” Monthly fee with three package options.50. CustomMade – This website seeks artists and craftspeople to match with buyers who would like custom work created for them. Consumers post requests, and bids are taken from makers. Once a custom piece of work is made and shipped, CustomMade takes a 10% commission.51. DailyPainters – Large gallery of art is searchable, and links buyers through to your own website where you can make the sale. This site is juried, and they are seeking prolific artists with a unique style who are also bloggers.52. DaWanda – This site promotes that it sells “Products with Love” and specializes in unique or limited edition, handmade, customizable and tailor-made work from small creative businesses. Create your own shop – no fees, 5% commission.53. DENYDesign – This home furnishings company creates Print-on-Demand pillows, bed linens, shower curtains, wall art and more. Does your work need to be in this collection? Artists are juried in.54. Deviant Art – With 80 million pieces of art onsite, this behemoth is the largest social network for artists. It’s a platform that allows emerging and established artists to exhibit, promote, and share their works, including selling prints. Prints are base price; set your selling price to include a royalty for your payment.55. Dipperly – This crafts marketplace is still in a pre-launch phase. So we’ll just have to wait and see what they offer, won’t we?56. DPCPrints – Register for the DPChallenge, and you will have an online profile where you can upload your scanned photographs, scanned paintings and drawings, and digital artwork. This is a Print-on-Demand site. Artists pay $25.00 per year membership plus the base price of all prints. Set your own prices, and split profits with them.57. D’Art Fine Art – Large online gallery of work, with memberships available ranging from approximately $15-$30 per month. Offers marketing tools. Connects buyers with artists, and allows bids; also has shopping cart function.58. Ebay – The big kahuna of marketplaces, Ebay is a place to sell art as well as anything else on the planet. Although it may not be the first choice of most artists, others may find a niche where they can do well here. Listing and transaction fees apply.59. EBSQArt – This site for “self-representing artists” allows you to create an online presence that links through to other websites where you have a shopping cart. EBSQ focuses on its built-in social networking tools to spread the word about your work. Membership based, $8.95 per month.60. Epilogue – a volunteer-driven Sci-Fi and fantasy art site, Epilogue allows artists to create galleries, and link to their own websites – so it works as a marketing tool to reach out to buyers who like this genre. This is a juried site, with apparently no charge to artists.61. Etsy – This is the well-known 800 lb. gorilla, where artists and craftspeople can open their own online shop. Vintage goods and supplies also allowed. Etsy offers support communities and lots of help selling. Listing and transaction fees apply.62. Fab – Fab sells many things besides art (they call it a “compelling marketplace for everyday design”), but they are willing to look at a submission of your work should you want to be considered. Apply right here.63. Facebook – yes, one of your favorite social networks can also be your online store. Use Wix or Heyo to create a really cool customized Facebook page, with a shopping cart too.64. FineArtStudioOnline – A favorite place for artists to create their own professional art website (with your own URL), get marketing help, integrate a blog and social media. Monthly fee $8-$40.65. FineArtAmerica – Build an art profile page, then promote and sell your work on paper or stretched canvas from this Print on Demand provider. Provides marketing help and an embedded shopping cart on your own website.66. FolioTwist – Their platform provides artists a website and blog, marketing help and more. Monthly fees $25-$40 for the package.67. Folksy – (UK site) Featuring modern British craft, this site has online stores for artists to list and sell their work. Pay-as-you-go and monthly plans available.68. FotoMoto – A Print-on-demand e-commerce widget that integrates seamlessly into your existing website. They take care of printing, packing, and shipping orders to your customers. Pay per transaction and monthly fee programs.69. FoundMyself – Free for artists to upload images; no commission taken. Sales are handled between the buyer and seller only, not the site. “Honor system” asks artists to contribute what they feel is fair when sales are made.70. FromtheWilde – (UK site) Featuring art and handmade craft from Europe, Australia, Canada and the US, this site has a good search function and promotes artists. If interested in submitting your work, click on “Contact” and send an enquiry.71. Gallerish – Free to artists, this site allows you to upload images, bio, etc. Visitors are directed to artists by email, or can use PayPal to purchase.72. GalleryToday – Connects artists with buyers to sell original signed paintings internationally. They offer a guarantee that every painting will arrive in perfect condition. Juried. To apply, check their website for submission email and instructions.73. Goodsmiths – Calling themselves “The Marketplace for Makers” this site has no setup or listing fees, and takes only 2% of each sale.74. GotArtWork – Artists can sell originals or reproductions here. This is a Print-on-Demand site, with monthly plans ranging from free to several hundred dollars.75. Gumroad – Originally created to sell digital products, Gumroad now allows sellers to list physical products. You provide a link to the item, and they receive payment. No store needed, this site does allow you to communicate directly with customers.76. HandmadeArtists – A very active community as well as a venue to sell art or craft. No commissions are taken – $5.00 monthly subscription, they provide a shopping cart.77. Handmadeology – This site is a place to get exposure for your art or craft, but does not actually have its own shopping cart. Uploading your images is free. Your item description has links to your website, social media, and other places to buy (such as your Etsy shop). Feature your work on Handmadeology’s front page for $5.00.78. Houzz – Is your work just right for interiors? Houzz has the largest residential design database in the world. Create your profile under “Artists and Artisans” in the Pro section here and upload images of your work. It’s free.79. iCraft – (Canadian Site) Sells the handmade work of artists globally. $25 registration fee, and monthly fees of $5.00 to $15.00 depending on how many images your upload.80. ImageKind – Print-on-Demand. Join free, customize your own storefront. Fees range from free to $95 per year. Set your own retail prices; they charge base price and pay you the rest.81. ImageRevolver – This Print-on-Demand site is juried. Artists cannot choose the price; they are standardized. Flat rate is paid to artist according to size of print sold.82. Ingallery – This juried site solicits submissions from “established and up and coming artists.” They are Print-on-Demand, selling work as digital canvases, and have themed galleries on their site. No info given about charges or commissions.83. Keep – A curated site where you can “keep” images from the web (like Pinterest), including your work from third part sites like Etsy. This site has a “Buy” button which guides visitors to your own online shopping cart.84. MadeByHandOnline – (UK Site) British and Irish craftspeople are welcome to apply. This site is juried, and has an active community and directory, and actively markets their makers. They take 22% commission on sales.85. MadeItMyself – Upload your images, and either set a price or negotiate with buyers. They provide a shopping cart. Listing fee and commission applies.86. Meylah – Open a store for your artwork or handmade goods, or even create a curated marketplace. They offer support and marketing help. No upfront fees, only a 2.75% commission on sales.87. MadeInAmericaShoppingNetwork – Sell any Made in America or Assembled in America products, including tools and supplies; they charge listing fees, but take no commission.88. MISI – (UK Site) MISI, or “Make It, Sell It” is an online platform to sell handmade crafts, vintage items and supplies. Listing fee plus 3% commission on sales.89. MyBestCanvas – Sells original paintings, to an international audience. Customer gets directly in touch with the artist; no commission is taken. $50 annual fee to upload your images and become a seller.90. MySoti – Print-on-Demand site specializing in t-shirts, lampshades, and art reproductions. Upload your designs for free, and choose your markup. They pay you the amount of basic cost for items they print.91. NewBloodArt – (UK Site) Representing early and mid-career artists, this juried site focuses on selling originals. You determine the selling price, and they take a commission.92. Nuzart – (European Site) This is a Print-on-Demand site, so originals and limited editions don’t sell here. Upload your images and set your price. You collect the percentage over the base price of the reproductions.93. OriginalArtOnline – As the name implies, original art is sold here. Membership fee about $6-$8 per month, no commissions are taken. Set your asking price and take offers from buyers. They provide marketing help.94. Pinterest – This super-popular website allows you to create collections by “pinning” images around the web which click through to the original site. Have an item to sell, on Etsy, or anywhere else? List the price when you pin your item – a click on the photo will take the shopper through to your own site where you can make the sale. Priced items show up in the “Gifts” section of Pinterest.95. Pixpa – Created for photographers, artists and designers, Pixpa gives you a portfolio site with a built-in shopping cart provided by FotoMoto. If you have a blog and need a place to show large, gorgeous photos of your work, this might be it. Monthly plans start at $10.96. PoppyArts – Based out of a brick and mortar, this site sells jewelry, fine craft and art, this site features about 200 artists and is juried. They buy wholesale from the artist.97. PoppyTalkHandmade – (Canadian site) Dubbing itself “the original curated online marketplace for emerging design talent,” this site accepts artist submissions, and is juried. $60 monthly fee for sellers. They feature “themed markets” which change monthly.98. Portraity – Are you a portrait artist or photographer? This site aims to connect artists and clients who want commissioned portraits made. Artists upload their portfolio onto the site and a “contact” button puts potential clients in touch with you. Currently in Beta and offering free memberships.99. PrintPop – This Print-on-Demand site claims to be for aspiring/emerging, “struggling,” part-time, hobbyist, or student artists” to sell poster-sized print reproductions of their work. Artist earns 15% royalty from each item.100. RebelsMarket – This site claims to be the “No. 1 alternative community for buying & selling anti-mainstream items for subcultural lifestyles such as goth, steampunk, rockabilly, pinup, tattoos & more.” Fit your work? Open a free store – they take 15% commission. Juried to make sure your designs are rebellious enough.101. RedBubble – Print-on-Demand site featuring posters, prints, t-shirts, cards and more. They have set base prices, and you collect the markup that you choose.102. RetailParade – This is a wholesale site geared for the gift industry. Juried vendors pay a monthly fee. No submission process indicated, use contact form for more info.103. SaatchiOnline – Upload your images, sell originals and prints. Artist retains 70% of purchase price.104. SculptSite – Sculpture-only site, buyers purchase directly from the artist. This site is juried. No commissions, you pay a fee ranging from $0 – $99 per year. They give marketing assistance.105. SeekingDesigners – This site has a marketplace which is mostly oriented to fashion, accessories and home. Not strictly handmade. They jury submissions to be part of their group of designers. Monthly fees range from about $11-$30 per month.106. Sellpin – Their tagline is “If you can pin it on Pinterest, You can sell it on SellPin” and they offer a place to list your work to sell when referred through Pinterest. Easy to log in with Facebook. Free to list, they take 7% fee on sales.107. Shopinterest – turn your Pinterest boards into a store! All Pinterest items with a price get added to your Shopinterest store. They provide a shopping cart, but customers pay you directly. They are in Beta now, but have a free trial period and will offer pay-per-item or monthly fees going forward.108. Skreened – Print-on-Demand t-shirt site. Any site visitor can make a custom-made shirt, or can purchase available designs. That’s where you come in – upload your artwork and create your own shop. Choose your own price, you make everything above base prices charged by the site.109. Society6 – Print-on-Demand site, featuring prints, canvases, iPhone cases, hoodies and more. Upload your artwork, and set your price. You receive payment for everything over the base price of their products.110. Spoonflower – Known for printing custom fabric for designers, this site is Print-on-Demand and prints your work on textiles, wallpaper and decals. They claim to offer the largest collection of independent fabric designers in the world. Artists receive 10% of sale price.111. Spreadshirt – Open your own t-shirt shop online, featuring your designs. No cost to set up. This Print-on-Demand vendor pays you an agreed upon royalty on each sale.112. SuperMarket – This website offers a curated collection of work, which is juried. They ask for submissions via email. Create a store and upload your images. You get paid for your work directly through PayPal, and pay them a commission monthly.113. TheUntappedSource – Print-on-Demand site which sells reproductions and prints; they offer memberships ranging from free to about $8 per month. You price your work and collect any amount over their base prices.114. Threadless – Create a design, and submit it to this site. The Threadless community votes to choose the very best, which will become t-shirts for sale in their marketplace. What do the design winners get? A $2,000.00 prize.115. Trunkt – Online wholesale site for handmade items, bought recently by Etsy. They will be revamping this site with new guidance and management in the next few months.116. Twitter – Promote your work on Twitter, using Twitpic to show photos, and list an auction, or simply a sale price. You can coordinate this with a Facebook auction of your work, or link to an auction on your website, and take bids. Twitter is also a great place to cross-promote your work for sale on any other site.117. UGallery – Billed as “a curated online art gallery for the nation’s top mid-career and emerging artists,” this site is juried. They split the selling price 50/50 with the artist, and do extensive marketing.118. Uncommon Goods – This site sells “unique gifts and creative design.” Submit your images to them in an online application, and their buyers and community will evaluate to see if you are accepted. This site is not exclusively art or craft related, but offers clothing, accessories and home items as well.119. UnderTheRainbow – An online craft mall, where you can sell your work retail. They claim to screen for authenticity. No monthly fees, pay per listing. They provide a shopping cart.120. Wanelo – Short for Want-Need-Love, this site is a curated collection of items (not all are handcrafted or art), but if you have a price on your work, they provide a “Buy” button which clicks through to your website (or third-party site) to sell your work. Other community members can “save” your images, and being popular drives them to the front page of the site. Free to use.121. WholesaleCrafts – This site has been around for quite a few years. Fine crafts in many mediums are listed at wholesale prices, and sell to the trade. Juried. They charge a startup fee and monthly fee of $39, or $395 annually with no setup fee for a one-year minimum commitment. $15 per month fee helps promote your work on their front page.122. Yessy – Create your online art gallery, no limit on number of images. $59 annual fee. They do not take commissions, but have a transaction fee.123. Zatista – This site is for selling original 2D art only. They target interior designers and architects as well as consumers. All work is juried. They do not have a monthly or listing fee, but take 45% commission.124. Zazzle – Print-0n-Demand site, claiming to have 25 million monthly shoppers. No montly or listing fees. Upload your images, and set your own prices – you are paid the royalties between their base price and amount of the sale. They put images on a large variety of items.125. Zibbet – Upload images of your art or craft into your own online shop. Fees range from free to $79 annually. They have a shopping cart and marketing help.NEW ADDITIONS!126. 3BStreet - A fun and quirky site with great visuals where you get your own animated storefront. Artist participation is juried, with a monthly fee as low at $9.95 per month + 3% of all transactions.127. American Handmade Crafts – Free trial (with $35 setup). Monthly fees starting at $12, and each artist can list hundreds of items for sale. They provide a shopping cart.128. Bucketfeet – Would your artwork look just perfect on a pair of shoes? This site offers cool sneakers with a variety of designs. Jury by sending an email to info(at)Bucketfeet with your portfolio.129. UpcycledAroundTown - As it’s name implies, this site is all about merchandise that has been upcycled and created into new products. If that’s your schtick, contact them on the “vendor” page of their website. Contact them for terms; not listed on site.130. Poppito - (UK Site) Describing themselves as “an online market place providing greater opportunities for makers of quality handmade goods and growers of homegrown produce,” Poppito sells credits which are exchanged for listing your items.131. Articents – Handmade and vintage items are sold here. This site is very inexpensive, with no listing fees or commissions, and only a $5.00 monthly fee. Make your own storefront, where you can even include videos.132. Artinvesta (Australian site) This site promotes itself as selling original art on a global scale. They offer artists unlimited space to upload a portfolio, and take 10% plus Paypal fees from your sales. You can register as a seller for free.133. Luulla – Calling itself “The Marketplace for Unique Products” Luulla offers artists a monthly plan for $9.90 plus 3% selling fee, or a pay-as-you-go option with listing fees and the selling fee. They promote your work to social media as well.134. TheWeddingMile – If your work fits into the wedding market, you can become a seller here for a monthly subscription of $9.95. They offer support and training, and a bridal registry, of course!135. Pinbeads – Are you a jewelry designer? This Pinterest-style site is all about jewelry. Pin your jewelry, jewelry supplies or DIY tutorials on their boards. Images click through to your website where you can close the sale.136. Crevado - A website to upload your art portfolio and your bio, Crevado does not offer a shopping cart, but enhances your web presence. Fees range from free to $9.00 per month.137. ArtistSites – Called “A Virtual Community of Artist Portfolios” this site is totally free to use. Artists can upload up to 25 portfolio images, and create a bio. Site visitors can comment or contact the artist. You can include a link to your own website as well.138. OriginalArtUnder100 - (UK Site) A simple, no-nonsense original art website where all the featured work is priced under £100. Artists sell direct and commission free to buyers with free 4 month trial. If they decide to stay beyond their trial period, they pay £20 per year, or £12 for 6 months. Artists also get a free link to their website and their own URL gallery page.139. RiseArt - (UK Site) Artists can create a profile here and submit their work, which is ranked by votes from the Rise Art community. Chosen artists are promoted, and work may be commissioned by Rise Art, or sold on the site. Totally free to use.140. ArtPreferred – Create your own art store here for $9.95 per month, with no commissions taken. Audience is global. They also have a feature where you can promote your art events as well.141. TeeFury – Submit your design for a T-shirt, and if accepted, your design becomes a very limited edition, available for 24 hours, and selling for $10.00. The artist gets $1.00 per shirt sold, and keeps the rights to the design.142. TheCraftersBarn - (UK Site) Handcrafted goods are sold on this website, which dubs itself a “co-op” and has a very low monthly fee with no commissions taken. Includes shopping cart.143. DegreeArt – (UK Site) Students and recent graduates can submit their work for consideration to this site, which has an online venue as well as a London gallery where they may put your work in a solo or group show, and promote you to the press. They require an initial fee of £75.144. Artaissance - This juried site is looking for sophisticated art that is suitable for art publishing, and is run by well-known frame manufacturer Larson-Juhl. If your work fits the bill, you can go through a submission process to become one of their featured artists.145. ModernArt-Design – (UK Site) Submit your work to be juried into the “Artist Program” on this Print-on-Demand site, which sells artwork, but also prints images for consumers. They do not list artist terms on their site, so you will need to inquire.146. Artist-Listing - A “free showcase for visual artists,” this site has a free plan, or you can upgrade your page for $25 or $149 annual packages (custom built templates). This site does not include a shopping cart, but allows a portfolio and bio where you can list your own website to make sales.147. WowThankYou – (UK Site) Proudly supporting UK artisans, this site offers everything from clothing and pet items to household and wedding gifts. Monthly competitions. Fill out a form to become a seller; no terms listed on the site.148. Artsicle – Have you ever considered renting your art? This site specializes in residential and corporate art rentals, and renting art for staging apartments and homes for sale. If you are a New York City artist, find out more by contacting Dan(at)Home | Artsicle who runs this website.149. ArtPistol – (UK Site) This website advertises that they sell “original art and limited edition prints from both budding and recognized UK artists.” They sell online as well as in pop up events, and sell to corporate clients. Artists list prices on the site, but shoppers are also allowed to make offers. Features a wedding registry. No upfront fees, but they take 25% commission.150. The FunkyArtGallery - (UK Site) Featuring contemporary, funky, urban and pop art, this online venue sells originals and limited editions only. Juried for “originality, quality and funkiness.” Artists paying joining fee of £50 plus 33% commission.Art and Art History Academy

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To bail out somebody or something (or bail somebody or something out) is to help a person or business in difficulty (especially financial difficulties).Examples of use:a) The government used tax payers' money to bail out the big banks.b) News headline: Charity millions to bail out Scottish galleries and museums.c) The airline was bailed out by its shareholders.2. To bail out of something is to escape from a difficult situation, often leaving other people in a difficult situation by doing so.©Angela Boothroyd http://www.online-english-lessons.eu and http://www.studyingonline.co.uk Page 5Examples of use:a) The printing firm have bailed out of their contract with us.b) Marko said he would help us set up the new business, but he has bailed out.In UK English, bail out is also spelt bale out.infinitivebail outpresent simplebail out and bails out-ing formbailing outpast simplebailed outpast participlebailed outBOOK UPWhen a person, place or event is booked up they have no spare time or space.Always passive.Examples of use:a) The Hilton Hotel is booked up; we'll have to stay somewhere else.b) Mrs Ingles is booked up for February, but I can make you an appointment for March.c) He is always booked up when I try to see him.©Angela Boothroyd http://www.online-english-lessons.eu and http://www.studyingonline.co.uk Page 6BRING FORWARDTo bring something forward (or bring forward something) is to change its date or time so that it happens earlier than planned.Examples of use:a) Next week’s training session has been brought forward to Friday afternoon.b) Can you bring the meeting forward a week?c) They have brought my interview forward to tomorrow!infinitivebring forwardpresent simplebring forward and brings forward-ing formbringing forwardpast simplebrought forwardpast participlebrought forwardBRING OFFTo bring off something (or bring something off) is to succeed in achieving something difficult.Examples of use:a) Your new Manager has promised to increase turnover by 40%. Do you really think he can bring it off?b) They successfully brought off their plans to relocate the company to Malaysia.c) We need to increase our profits by 20% by April 2012. I'm not sure we can bring it off.infinitivebring offpresent simplebring off and brings off-ing formbringing offpast simplebrought offpast participlebrought off©Angela Boothroyd http://www.online-english-lessons.eu and http://www.studyingonline.co.uk Page 7BURN OUTTo burn out is to become extremely tired or ill because of too much work or stress.Examples of use:a) You'll burn out if you keep working such long hours without a holiday.b) He burned himself out because he worked too hard.c) She had a very stressful job and was burnt out within a year.infinitiveburn outpresent simpleburn out and burns out-ing formburning outpast simpleburned out or burnt outpast participleburned out or burnt outCALL BACK1. If you call back somebody (or call somebody back) you telephone someone who rang you earlier, or you telephone someone for a second time.Examples of use:a) Mr Evans while you were out: he wants you to call him back.b) He forgot to book a double room, so he had to call the hotel back.2. To call back is to return to a place to see somebody again.Examples of use:a) I’m sorry, Mrs Bottone is in a meeting. Can you call back this afternoon?infinitivecall backpresent simplecall back and calls back-ing formcalling backpast simplecalled backpast participlecalled back©Angela Boothroyd http://www.online-english-lessons.eu and http://www.studyingonline.co.uk Page 8CASH IN ONTo cash in on something is to benefit or make money from an event or situation, often in an unfair way.Examples of use:a) BBC News headline: Israelis cash in on Kosher wine trade.b) Some Londoners cashed in on the Royal Wedding by renting out their homes.c) Times Online headline: Investors cash in on BP crisis.d) Airline companies are cashing in on the demand for cheap flights.infinitivecash in onpresent simplecash in on and cashes in on-ing formcashing in onpast simplecashed in onpast participlecashed in onCASH UPTo cash up is to count all the money taken by a shop or business at the end of the working day. UK and Australian English.Examples of use:1. We haven't had a customer for an hour. Let's cash up and go home.2. He trusts her to cash up every night.3. When we cashed up we realised we'd had our best day ever in the shop!4. I hate cashing up before I go home at night. It takes so long!©Angela Boothroyd http://www.online-english-lessons.eu and http://www.studyingonline.co.uk Page 9infinitivecash uppresent simplecash up and cashes up-ing formcashing uppast simplecashed uppast participlecashed upCLOSE DOWNTo close down something (or close something down), e.g. a business or factory, is to close it permanently so that it stops doing business.Examples of use:a) The shop was losing money so we closed it down.b) The bookshop has closed down.c) He is unemployed because the factory where he worked has closed down.infinitiveclose downpresent simpleclose down and closes down-ing formclosing downpast simpleclosed downpast participleclosed downCONTRACT OUT TO1. To contract out something (or contract something out) is to arrange for another company to do some work instead of your company.Examples of use:a) We are contracting out our web design service to a local web designer.b) Our government has contracted out hospital cleaning services to the private sector.c) News headline: Toronto votes to contract out garbage pickup.©Angela Boothroyd http://www.online-english-lessons.eu and http://www.studyingonline.co.uk Page 10d) They have voted to contract their garbage collection out to private companies.2. To contract out of something is to decide not to be included in an official plan or scheme. British English.Examples of use:a) I have contracted out of the company pension plan.b) You can contract out of the state pension scheme.infinitivecontract outpresent simplecontract out and contracts out-ing formcontracting outpast simplecontracted outpast participlecontracted outCOPY IN SOMEBODYTo copy in somebody (or copy somebody in), is to send someone a copy of an email you are sending to someone else.Examples of use:a) Can you copy me in on your staff emails, please?b) Would you like me to copy you in on all my official correspondence?c) I’ll send a copy of the meeting notes to Mr Schweizer, and copy you in.d) Have you been copied in on the office memos?infinitivecopy inpresent simplecopy in and copies in-ing formcopying inpast simplecopied inpast participlecopied in©Angela Boothroyd http://www.online-english-lessons.eu and http://www.studyingonline.co.uk Page 11DRAW UPTo draw up something (or draw something up) is to prepare a document or plan.Examples of use:a) I've drawn up an employment contract for you to sign.b) The architect has drawn up plans for our new building.c) News headline: Government urged to draw up poverty plan.d) We must draw up a financial plan for the business for 2012.infinitivedraw uppresent simpledraw up and draws up-ing formdrawing uppast simpledrew upparticipledrawn upDRUM UPTo drum up something is to try and increase interest in something, or support for something.Examples of use:a) Our marketing team is drumming up interest in our new product.b) He's trying to drum up more email subscribers to his new blog.c) We drummed up lots of new customers with our special offers.d) We need to drum up some new business or we will go bankrupt.e) Can you drum up support from the workers for the new working hours?f) News headline: China sends its Tibetan specialist to drum up trade opportunities.©Angela Boothroyd http://www.online-english-lessons.eu and http://www.studyingonline.co.uk Page 12infinitivedrum uppresent simpledrum up and drums up-ing formdrumming uppast simpledrummed uppast participledrummed upFALL THROUGHIf a business deal or an arrangement falls through it does not happen.Examples of use:a) The sale of the company fell through.b) Plans to build a new superstore in the town have fallen through.c) The funding for our new office building has fallen through.d) I hope the deal doesn’t fall through.e) News headline: BP’s oil deal with Rosneft falls through.infinitivefall throughpresent simplefall through and falls through-ing formfalling throughpast simplefell throughpast participlefallen through©Angela Boothroyd http://www.online-english-lessons.eu and http://www.studyingonline.co.uk Page 13FILL IN FOR SOMEBODYTo fill in for somebody is to do their work because they are away.Examples of use:a) Can you fill in for me while I’m on holiday?b) Go and have your lunch break. I’ll fill in for you.c) Janet is ill. I need someone to fill in for her.d) Thank you for filling in for me and teaching my class.infinitivefill inpresent simplefill in and fills in-ing formfilling inpast simplefilled inpast participlefilled inGET AHEADTo get ahead is to be successful in your work or your life.Examples of use:a) I want to get ahead in my job so I work very long hours.b) If you want to get ahead in life you must work hard and never give up.c) She got ahead in her career by going to university and then working abroad for a year.infinitiveget aheadpresent simpleget ahead and gets ahead-ing formgetting aheadpast simplegot aheadpast participlegot aheadAmerican English is also gotten ahead©Angela Boothroyd http://www.online-english-lessons.eu and http://www.studyingonline.co.uk Page 14HACK INTOTo hack into something is to get into someone else's computer system or online account secretly, and often illegally, in order to look at their information or do something illegal.Examples of use:a) Someone tried to hack into my father's computer yesterday.b) The office computer was hacked into and all their files have been deleted.c) A person who hacks into other people's computers is called a hacker.d) News headline: 'Foreign spies' hack into Australian PM's computer.e) They hacked into the Playstation Network and stole customers’ personal data.infinitivehack intopresent simplehack into and hacks into-ing formhacking intopast simplehacked intopast participlehacked intoHIRE OUTIf you hire out something (or hire something out), you allow someone to pay you money so that they can use it for a short time. British and Australian English.Examples of use:a) We hire out virtual assistants for small and medium businesses.b) They hire out gardening machinery on a daily rate.c) We’re starting a new business hiring out limousines for weddings and parties.©Angela Boothroyd www.online-english-lessons.eu and http://www.studyingonline.co.uk Page 15d) They wouldn’t hire the DVD out to me because I’m not eighteen.e) He hires himself out as a chauffeur.infinitivehire outpresent simplehire out and hires out-ing formhiring outpast simplehired outpast participlehired outKEY INTo key in something (or key something in) is to use a keyboard to type information into a computer or into an electronic system.Example of usea) Can you key this data in for me, please?infinitivekey inpresent simplekey in and keys in-ing formkeying inpast simplekeyed inpast participlekeyed in©Angela Boothroyd http://www.online-english-lessons.eu and http://www.studyingonline.co.uk Page 16KNUCKLE DOWNTo knuckle down is to start to work or study very hard.Examples of use:a) I'm not very impressed with your work. Knuckle down; or you will have to leave the company.b) We all knuckled down and finished the work before the deadline.c) Our employees should spend less time on Facebook, and knuckle down and get on with their work.infinitiveknuckle downpresent simpleknuckle down and knuckles down-ing formknuckling downpast simpleknuckled downpast participleknuckled downLAY OFFIf a business lays off workers (or lays workers off) it stops employing them because there is no more work for them to do.Examples of use:a) He was laid off six weeks ago.b) Many companies laid off workers during the recession.c) News item: The space shuttle engine manufacturer plans to lay off 69 workers at Kennedy Space Center in July.infinitivelay offpresent simplelay off and lays off-ing formlaying offpast simplelaid offpast participlelaid off©Angela Boothroyd www.online-english-lessons.eu and http://www.studyingonline.co.uk Page 17MEASURE UPTo measure up is to be good enough; to have the necessary abilities, skills or qualities.Examples of use:a) Our office manager has lost her job because her work didn’t measure up.b) I’m starting a new job at a law firm today. I hope I measure up to their expectations.infinitivemeasure uppresent simplemeasure up and measures up-ing formmeasuring uppast simplemeasured uppast participlemeasured upMEET UPTo meet up is to meet someone, or a group of people, in order to do something together.Examples of use:a) Can we meet meet up for lunch next week to discuss your plans for the business?b) The accountant and I are meeting up at 2pm tomorrow to check the business accounts.infinitivemeet uppresent simplemeet up and meets up-ing formmeeting uppast simplemet uppast participlemet up©Angela Boothroyd http://www.online-english-lessons.eu and http://www.studyingonline.co.uk Page 18NOTE DOWNTo note down something (or note something down) is to write it somewhere so that you don’t forget it.Examples of use:a) Thank you for your phone number, I’ll note it down.b) Note down Mr Barker’s address and phone number, please.infinitivenote downpresent simplenote down and notes down-ing formnoting downpast simplenoted downpast participlenoted downPENCIL INTo pencil in something or somebody (or pencil something or somebody in) means to make a provisional appointment for something to happen (for example, a meeting).Examples of use:a) I’ll pencil our meeting in for the 4th February at 10am. Let me know if you need to change it.b) Your meeting with Ms Hu is pencilled in for 2.30pm.c) Pencil me in for an appointment on Friday morning.infinitivepencil inpresent simplepencil in and pencils in-ing formUK pencilling in - US penciling inpast simpleUK pencilled in - US penciled inpast participleUK pencilled in – US penciled in©Angela Boothroyd http://www.online-english-lessons.eu and http://www.studyingonline.co.uk Page 19PHONE UPTo phone up somebody (or phone somebody up) is to telephone them.Examples of use:a) Phone up Mr Hargreaves and arrange a meeting, please.b) Max is late. Can you phone him up and ask him where he is?To ring up somebody (or ring somebody up) means the same as phone up.infinitivephone uppresent simplephone up and phones up-ing formphoning uppast simplephoned uppast participlephoned upPICK UPIf something picks up, it increases or improves after a slow start or a bad period.Examples of use:a) Their new business had a slow start but it picked up after a few weeks.b) I hope business will pick up again soon.c) Politicians are confident that economic growth is picking up.d) Consumer spending is picking up.infinitivepick uppresent simplepick up and picks up-ing formpicking uppast simplepicked uppast participlepicked upNote: this phrasal verb has many additional meanings©Angela Boothroyd http://www.online-english-lessons.eu and http://www.studyingonline.co.uk Page 20PULL OUT OF SOMETHINGTo pull out of something means to withdraw from an agreement, or stop taking part in an activity.Examples of use:a) They are threatening to pull out of the deal if you don’t sign the documents today.b) They agreed to buy the business, but pulled out at the last minute.c) Our investors are pulling out.infinitivepull outpresent simplepull out and pulls out-ingpulling outpast simplepulled outpast participlepulled outREPORT BACKTo report back is to tell someone (usually someone in authority) some information that you have discovered, or that they have asked you to find out.Examples of use:a) Report back to me when you have finished your research.b) Can you attend the meeting and report back to me afterwards, please?infinitivereport backpresent simplereport back and reports back-ing formreporting backpast simplereported backpast participlereported back©Angela Boothroyd http://www.online-english-lessons.eu and http://www.studyingonline.co.uk Page 21RIP OFF1. To rip off somebody (or rip somebody off) is to make them pay too much money for something.Informal English.Examples of use:a) The travel company ripped us off. The cottage we booked for our holiday was a wreck.b) Don't buy a used car from him – he will rip you off.c) Our elderly neighbour was ripped off by a dishonest builder.d) News headline: Phone providers 'rip off customers'.rip-off (noun) something that is overpriced. Informal English.Examples of use:a) Credit card interest charges are a rip-off.b) This hotel is a rip-off.rip-off (noun) an illegal or poor-quality imitation or copy.Informal English.Example of use:Your jacket is a Ralph Lauren rip-off.infinitiverip offpresent simplerip off and rips off-ing formripping offpast simpleripped offpast participleripped off©Angela Boothroyd http://www.online-english-lessons.eu and http://www.studyingonline.co.uk Page 22RUN BY / PASTTo run something by someone is to tell them something so that they can consider it and give their opinion.This phrasal verb can also be run something past someone.Examples of use:a) Your ideas for the business are very interesting; I’ll run them by my boss.b) I would like to run these plans by our manager.infinitiverun by / pastpresent simplerun by / past and runs by / past-ing formrunning by / pastpast simpleran by / pastpast participlerun by / pastSELL OFFTo sell off a business is to sell all or part of it.To sell off something (or sell something off) is to sell it at a reduced or low price because you do not want it or because you need the money.Examples of use:a) They sold off their book store chain.b) They are selling off their stock because the shop is closing next week.c) The brewery sold off 900 pubs.d) News headline: The Royal Bank of Scotland is to sell off its branch in Pakistan.infinitivesell offpresent simplesell off and sells off-ing formselling offpast simplesold offpast participlesold off©Angela Boothroyd http://www.online-english-lessons.eu and http://www.studyingonline.co.uk Page 23SELL OUTTo sell out of something is to sell all of it and have no more left for people to buy.Examples of use:a) Can you order more Lady Gaga CDs before we sell out?b) The new iPhones are selling out everywhere.c) We have sold out of tickets for tonight’s show.d) He sells out of his homemade cakes every day.When all the items for sale in a shop have been sold they are sold-out.infinitivesell outpresent simplesell out and sells out-ing formselling outpast simplesold outpast participlesold outSELL UPTo sell up (or sell something up) is to sell a business completely and move onto something else or somewhere else. Mainly British English.Examples of use:a) The restaurant hasn’t made much money for the past two years so we’re selling up and opening a book shop.b) News headline: Pierre Cardin ready to sell up at 88.c) We sold up the company and retired to Spain.infinitivesell uppresent simplesell up and sells up-ing formselling uppast simplesold uppast participlesold up©Angela Boothroyd http://www.online-english-lessons.eu and http://www.studyingonline.co.uk Page 24SHOP AROUNDWhen people shop around, they compare the prices and quality of an item so that they can choose the best one to buy.Examples of use:a) I’m going to shop around for the best price before I buy a new phone.b) Consumers should shop around before choosing expensive items like computers.c) Everyone is shopping around for the best deals.infinitiveshop aroundpresent simpleshop around and shops around-ing formshopping aroundpast simpleshopped aroundpast participleshopped aroundSIGN UP1. To sign up is to agree to do something, or to take part in something, by signing one's name.Examples of use:a) I've signed up for an English language course.b) He needs a new job so he has signed up with an employment agency.c) We signed up to take part in the company’s team-building events2. To sign up somebody (or sign somebody up) is to hire them to work for you, or to put their name on a list to receive a service from you or to become a member of something.©Angela Boothroyd http://www.online-english-lessons.eu and http://www.studyingonline.co.uk Page 25Examples of use:a) We have signed 100 teachers up for our new online teaching project .b) We are thinking about signing up a new office manager.c) The mobile phone company are signing up thousands of new customers.infinitivesign uppresent simplesign up and signs up-ing formsigning uppast simplesigned uppast participlesigned upSMARTEN UP1. If you smarten up somebody or something (or smarten somebody or something up) you make them / it look tidier, or more attractive, or cleaner.Mainly UK EnglishExamples of use:a) You must smarten up for your job interview.b) They've smartened up our local restaurant with new tables and chairs, and new carpets.c) Our office needs smartening up – it hasn't been decorated for over four years.d) Your shop looks dull and boring; you must smarten it up if you want more customers.2. To smarten up is to improve the way you do things, or to improve your attitude or behaviour.Mainly American English.Informal.©Angela Boothroyd http://www.online-english-lessons.eu and http://www.studyingonline.co.uk Page 26Example of use:He was late for work every day for two weeks. His boss told him to smarten up or leave the company.infinitivesmarten uppresent simplesmarten up and smartens up-ing formsmartening uppast simplesmartened uppast participlesmartened upBE SNOWED UNDERTo be snowed under is to be overwhelmed: to have too much work to do.Informal English.Examples of use:a) She is totally snowed under at work.b) We're snowed under at work because two members of staff are on holiday.c) John started his new business last month and he is snowed under with orders already.d) I had a week off work last week, and I've been snowed under ever since.©Angela Boothroyd http://www.online-english-lessons.eu and http://www.studyingonline.co.uk Page 27STAY BEHINDTo stay behind is to remain in a place when other people leave itExamples of use:a) When the conference had finished, we stayed behind to discuss the new project.b) Question: Are you going home now?Answer: No, I'm staying behind to finish this work.infinitivestay behindpresent simplestay behind and stays behind-ing formstaying behindpast simplestayed behindpast participlestayed behindSTEP DOWNTo step down is to leave your job (usually an important job or position), especially so that someone else can do it.Often + from or asExamples of use:a) Mrs Green is stepping down as chairperson in May.b) He is under pressure to step down from his role as company CEO.c) Mr Bean stepped down as the head of department in January.©Angela Boothroyd http://www.online-english-lessons.eu and http://www.studyingonline.co.uk Page 28STEP UPTo step up something (or step something up) is to do more of an activity, work harder at it, or increase the level or strength of something in order to improve a situation.Examples of use:a) We’re going to sell out of Christmas puddings long before Christmas if we don’t step up production.b) The deadline for the project is next week; we need to step up the pressure on the staff to work harder.c) News headline: German businesses to step up hiring and investment.infinitivestep uppresent simplestep up and steps up-ing formstepping uppast simplestepped uppast participlestepped upSTOCK UPTo stock up is to buy a lot of something.Examples of use:a) The weather forecasters are predicting a long hot summer so we have stocked up on suncream.b) News headline: Cubans stock up as prices of hygiene products jump.infinitivestock uppresent simplestock up and stocks up-ing formstocking uppast simplestocked uppast participlestocked up©Angela Boothroyd http://www.online-english-lessons.eu and http://www.studyingonline.co.uk Page 29TAKE OVER (1)To take over something (or take something over) is to get control of a company.Examples of use:a) The bookshop was making big losses when we took it over.b) Microsoft announced it is taking over Skype.c) The British chocolate company has been taken over by an American company.infinitivetake overpresent simpletake over and takes over-ing formtaking overpast simpletook overpast participletaken overTAKE OVER (2)To take over something (or take something over) is to start doing something that someone else was responsible for before you.Examples of use:a) Isaac is taking over the business from his father.b) My daughter is going to take over the accounts.c) She took over as manager when Mr Hunt retired.infinitivetake overpresent simpletake over and takes over-ing formtaking overpast simpletook overpast participletaken over©Angela Boothroyd http://www.online-english-lessons.eu and http://www.studyingonline.co.uk Page 30TALK OVERTo talk over something (or talk something over), is to discuss a problem or situation with someone.Examples of use:a) I have been offered a job in Japan. I need to talk it over with my husband and children.b) We’re having a meeting to talk over the poor sales figures.c) We have talked over your future with the company, and decided to offer you a permanent contract.infinitivetalk overpresent simpletalk over and talks over-ing formtalking overpast simpletalked overpast participletalked overTEAM UPTo team up is to join another person, or group, in order to do something together.Examples of use:a) News headline: Banks team up for online payment system.b) The businesses teamed up to provide day care for their workers’ children.c) We teamed up for the new project.infinitiveteam uppresent simpleteam up and teams up-ing formteaming uppast simpleteamed uppast participleteamed up©Angela Boothroyd http://www.online-english-lessons.eu and http://www.studyingonline.co.uk Page 31WIND UP1. To wind up something (or wind something up) is to bring it to a conclusion – to finish it, or prepare to finish it.Examples of use:a) It's nearly six o'clock so we'll wind the meeting up now.b) I’d like to wind up this morning’s presentation by reminding you that there is a free buffet lunch in Room 201.2. If a business is wound up it is closed.Examples of use:a) The business had massive debts and was officially wound up last month.b) They voted to wind the company up.c) The recession has hit us hard and we have to wind up the business.infinitivewind uppresent simplewind up and winds up-ing formwinding uppast simplewound uppast participlewound upWRITE OFFIf you write off a sum of money you accept that you have lost it, or that it will not be repaid.Examples of use:a) We have written off the printing company’s debt.b) Why don’t you speak to your bank manager and ask if he will write off your business overdraft?©Angela Boothroyd http://www.online-english-lessons.eu and http://www.studyingonline.co.uk Page 32infinitivewrite offpresent simplewrite off and writes off-ing formwriting offpast simplewrote offpast participlewritten offWRITE UPWhen you write up something (or write something up) you write it on paper or type it into a computer, in its finished form – usually from your notes or a rough draft.Examples of use:a) Don't forget to send me your report when you’ve written it up.b) Have you written up the notes from today's meeting?infinitivewrite uppresent simplewrite up and writes up-ing formwriting uppast simplewrote uppast participlewritten upComing soon….120 Phrasal Verbs for Business and WorkThis new Business Phrasal Verbs ebook shows you how to successfully learn and use 120 important business and work related phrasal verbs.It includes top tips for the best ways to learn phrasal verbs, plus more than 400 example sentences and 300 quiz questions (with answers), and much more.Sign up for my free email newsletter to hear about my new ebooks and courses; and to get free English language tips and offers

Relevant rule in regard to gift is:CENTRAL CIVIL SERVICES (CONDUCT) RULES, 1964 (Updated)https : // www . iitk . ac . in / wc/ data / CCS_CONDUCT_RULES. PdfRule 13 deals with the gifts32] 13. GIFTS(1) Save as provided in these rules, no Government servant shall accept, or permit any member of his family or any other person acting on his behalf to accept, any gift.EXPLANATION. - The expression "gift" shall include free transport, boarding, lodging or other service or any other pecuniary advantage when provided by any person other than a near relative or personal friend having no official dealings with the Government servant.NOTE (1) - A casual meal, lift or other social hospitality shall not be deemed to be a gift -NOTE (2) - A Government servant shall avoid accepting lavish hospitality or frequent hospitality from any individual, industrial or commercial firms, organisations, etc., having official dealings with him.35[(2) On occasions such as weddings, anniversaries, funerals or religious functions, when the making of gift is in conformity with the prevailing religious and social practice, a Government servant may accept gifts from his near relatives or from his personal friends having no official dealings with him, but shall make a report to the Government, if the value of such gift exceeds;-(i) 42rupees twenty five thousand in the case of a Government servant holding any Group 'A' post;(ii) rupees fifteen thousand in the case of a Government servant holding any Group 'B' post;(iii) rupees seven thousand five hundred in the case of a Government servant holding any Group 'C' post; and(3) In any other case of a Government servant shall not accept any gift without sanction of the Government if the value thereof exceeds.(i) RUPEES ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED in the case of a Government servant holding any Group ‘A’ or Group ‘B’ post; and(ii) RUPEES FIVE HUNDRED in the case of a Government servant holding any Group ‘C’ or Group ‘D’ post.(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-rules (2), and (3) a Government servant, being a member of the Indian delegation or otherwise, may receive and retain gifts from foreign dignitaries if the market value of gifts received on one occasion does not exceed rupees one thousand. In all other cases, the acceptance and retention of such gifts shall be regulated by the instructions issued by the Government in this regard from time to time.(5) A Government servant shall not accept any gifts from any foreign firm which is either contracting with the Government of India or is one with which the Government servant had, has or is likely to have official dealings. Acceptance of gifts by a Government servant from any other firm shall be subject to the provisions of sub-rule (3).]__________________________________A gift is something of value given without the expectation of return;A bribe is the same thing given in the hope of influence or benefit or a quid pro quo/ exchange.It is simply very difficult for anyone to read the intention of one’s mind as to whether a gift was given with an intention to induce someone to give a decision in one’s favour.Because it is often impossible to determine the expectation of the giver, all Government and local officials, both elected and appointed, are governed by rules restricting gifts.In some cases, gifts over a certain amount are disallowed;In others, they must simply be reported.These rules can vary significantly from locality to locality, indicating disparities in each legislature's understanding of when a gift becomes a bribe.Gifts and bribes can be actual items, or they can be tickets to a sporting event, travel, rounds of golf, or restaurant meals.While many scoff at the idea that a pencil or notepad from for example say a developer may influence political decision making, one question needs to be answered:WHY DOES A DEVELOPER GO TO THE TROUBLE, PAINS AND EXPENSE OF MAKING THESE GIFT ITEMS?To answer, we can look at analogous experience from another field.It has been studied the influence of drug company marketing on physicians' prescribing habits.A general Doctor’s observation: When you ask doctors whether this kind of drug marketing is effective, the answer is always the same:"It doesn't influence me at all. They're not going to buy my soul with a laser pointer."But, the truth is…this kind of advertising is crucial to sales.A doctor is not going to prescribe something he or she has never heard of, and it's the drug representative's job to get the products' names in front of the physicians to make him familiar and used to with the name.Similarly, a member of the zoning commission who has been keeping a notepad from XYZ Builders next to his phone will remember the company when XYZ brings a matter before the commission.While no one is suggesting legislation that would prevent doctors or government officials from accepting inexpensive attractive gifts, ethical politicians will recognize that any gift from someone with business before him or her is intended to exert an influence.WHAT DO GIFTS AND BRIBES HAVE TO DO WITH ETHICS?Political decisions are supposed to be made on the merits of the case, not based on whether or not the decision maker has received a lovely case of wine from one of the parties.THIS IS A SIMPLE MATTER OF FAIRNESS.When decision makers take gifts, even if their votes are not influenced, they give the appearance of being on the take, which undermines public confidence in government.WHAT ETHICAL DILEMMAS DO GIFTS AND BRIBES PRESENT?People do not go into government work to make a lot of money. Especially at the local level, elected officials may receive only token payment for the number of hours they put into the job.In this context, it is tempting to say that tickets to the local performing arts center or sporting arena are well-deserved perks of office.Some even argue that attending such events is part of the job and crucial to understanding the experience of citizens who use these venues.On the other side, such gifts may well influence officials when they need to determine whether the performing arts center should expand or whether the arena can add retail outlets that local businesses oppose.Also, such gifts can create a slippery slope, with officials coming to expect VIP treatment and making local businesses feel coerced into offering it so that they can receive a fair hearing.By the same token, it is incumbent upon businesses to comply with government regulations on gift giving.While it may be common in the private sector to acknowledge important customers with extravagant holiday gifts, this practice is disallowed in the public sphere;The paint company that tries to reward the mayor of a city that has made a big purchase with 10 pounds of expensive chocolate simply puts the mayor in the awkward position of returning the gift.__________________________________There is no foolproof way of wiping out corruption.But if we strictly define the following points our all legislation, half the job will be done, which is still left undone:Our laws on POLITICAL CORRUPTION (corruption of our ministers and legislators) OR BUREAUCRATIC CORRUPTION OR CORRUPTION IN JUDICIARY, are vague and confusing.THERE IS A NEED FOR STREAMLINING THE RELEVANT LAWS ON PUBLIC LIFE AND RELATED CORRUPTIONOTHERWISE IT WILL BE JUNGLE RAJ OF HUNTING JOURNALISTS AND POLITICAL OPPONENTSTHERE IS A NEED FOR CLEAR CUT DEFINITIONS IN THIS REGARDo Define what is Known/ Declared sources of Income.o Define Excess of income/ money/ property than declared income in someone’s custodyo Define what is benami holding/ transaction in this regardo Define Bribeo Define what constitutes the corruption of our ministers and legislators and other responsible authoritieso Define requirement of related party transaction disclosure and other related disclosureo Definition of vested interesto Define conflict of interest of our ministers and legislators in this regardo Define the distance of arm’s length in the cases of conflict of interest in case of our ministers and legislators in this regardo If there was an application for consideration on not any rational ground but on equitable compassionate ground or passionate ground or humanitarian ground, there should be clear cut rules and exceptions for discrimination between what constitute an equitable compassionate ground and what does not. etco Where are the ground rules for judging all these?OTHERWISE ALLEGATIONS SHOULD BE TREATED AS PURE SPECULATION AND PREJUDICE/ PREJUDGING.THEN ANYBODY WITHOUT ANY VALID PROOF WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ALLEGE ABOUT POLITICAL CORRUPTION OR BUREAUCRATIC CORRUPTION OR CORRUPTION IN JUDICIARY__________________________________CORRUPTION can be there in Government or in private sector.CORRUPTION is an act involves A CORRUPT AGENT having discretionary power in decision making power setup.THE CORRUPT AGENT influences and manipulates certain actions in his discretionary power or otherwise which Benefits THE CORRUPT AGENT, THE BENEFITER, or both.THE CORRUPT AGENT, and THE BENEFITER, or both secretly facilitate a good or a service to THE BENEFITER.The concept 'legal corruption' in which power is abused within the confines of the law — as those with power often have the ability to make rules for their protection i.e. can leave leeway or loopholes to get away easily. The effect of corruption has been in increasing costs and time deadlines, lower the quality and reduced gains. Bending or evading valid rules.__________________________________POLITICAL CORRUPTION is the illegitimate use of public power to benefit a private interest.__________________________________VESTED INTEREST: A personal reason for involvement in an undertaking or situation, especially an expectation of financial or other gain. A special concern or stake in maintaining or influencing a condition, arrangement, or action especially for one’s own selfish ends__________________________________A CONFLICT OF INTEREST (COI) is a situation in which a person or organization is involved in multiple interests (financial, emotional, or otherwise), one or more of the vested interest of this could possibly compromise and corrupt the motivation of the individual or organization to work in a biased manner.__________________________________AT THE DISTANCE OF ARM’S LENGTH or AT THE ARM’S LENGTH: a distance discouraging personal contact or familiarity kept former friends at arm's length now. The condition or fact that the parties to a transaction are independent and on an equal footing and are not closely connected__________________________________DEFINITION OF BRIBEBribery is defined by Black's Law Dictionary as the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of any item of value to influence the actions of an official or other person in charge of a public or legal duty.Something that serves to induce or influence dishonestly in someone’s favour.Money or favor given or promised in order to influence the judgment or conduct of a person in a position of trust.It is dishonestly persuade someone to act in one's favour by a gift of money or other inducement.Or offering or giving/ gifting a sum of money or other inducement dishonestly to persuade someone to act in one's favour.Demanding money/ favour dishonestly from someone to act in his favour.__________________________________In addition we should note that:Every Political Party starts with lofty Ideals only.Recently we saw the birth of Aam Aadami Party and the rest is the history.It is the members of the party who make it clean, hence let us start to clean our Society rather than expect to clean our political system.If we will be clean our parties will be clean.We are the building block of the parties.We should remember the story (Birbal or Tenali raman) of a king ordering the citizens to fill his empty tank with milk by every citizen contributing a lota of milk, and next morning seeing the tank full of water.We expect that the other persons (other than us) will be clean, even if we are not clean what difference it will make? And it will remain unnoticed. (The society will always remain clean.)But that is not the story, if everybody thinks like us (which is natural) then nobody will be left clean. The law of averages will always prevail. Society and its institutions including Political Parties follow law of averages.