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C+B Conversations: Little and Often – Nick Bolton’s Mantra for Creative Entrepreneurs.
Our advisors and mentors are more than creative business experts—they are working creative professionals who have experienced the highs and lows of carving out a career in their field. They utilise this expertise, and the knowledge gained from helping dozens of clients, to guide the next generation of creative entrepreneurs. This month, we’re interviewing Nick Bolton. Nick is a regional filmmaker based on the NSW South Coast, who is passionate about growing the local screen sector as a Board Member of Screen Illawarra. He is an award winning strategic thinker in the digital and online video space, with an entrepreneurial nature and proven business management experience. A seasoned...
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