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SUMMARY:Artselerate South Australia Online
DESCRIPTION:ARTSELERATE ONLINE is closed\n\n\n\nDownload the Program Guide\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nARTSELERATE SA is a unique program specifically designed to help South Australian creatives build their small businesses. The in-person events have been a series of intensive incubators designed to help participants devise practical goals for their businesses and creative careers\, and to create a local community of practitioners. \n\n\n\nARTSELERATE SA ONLINE: Creative Business Toolkit is a FREE series of 24 recorded workshops and webinars covering a range of topics related to business\, money\, marketing and wellbeing\, specifically for creatives. It enhances the learning of the in-person events and provides an accessible introduction to creative business for practitioners at any stage of their creative career or small arts business. \n\n\n\nYou must be a resident of South Australia and over 18 to participate.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat Does it Involve?\n\n\n\n\n+ 24 accessible online recordings of workshops and webinars\, arranged into four topic areas of Business\, Money\, Marketing and Wellbeing.\n\n\n\n+ Interviews and presentations from creative business experts\, across a wide range of industries and levels of experience.\n\n\n\n+ Ongoing access to a wide range of additional free webinars on the topics of creative business\, professional development\, financial literacy and marketing.\n\n\n\n+ Ongoing access to a permanent Dropbox folder full of additional materials\, resources\, information sheets\, interesting links and practical workbooks.\n\n\n\n+ Templates for both a One Page Creative Business Plan and a One Page Creative Marketing Plan\, to be worked through during workshop time and at home.\n\n\n\n+ Access to the private Artselerate Facebook Group\, where you can continue to connect with fellow online learners and previous ARTSELERATE SA alumni.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho’s it For?\n\n\n\nArtselerate is a program designed for creative practitioners at any stage of their professional development—it’s a safe and structured melting pot of experiences\, attitudes\, and ideas to get your planning done! \n\n\n\nYou could be… \n\n\n\n\n+  An individual artist or maker from any area of the creative industry\n\n\n\n+  A recent graduate or fledgling freelancer just getting started\n\n\n\n+  Someone representing a small creative organisation or arts not-for-profit\n\n\n\n+  A leader from a mid-sized arts or screen organisation who doesn’t have the financial resources to hire a consultant or participate in a more expensive program\n\n\n\n\nOr anything in between! \n\n\n\nWe welcome keen beans who are based in South Australia from any area of creative practice. Ideally\, you are committed to improving your professional and creative capacity and developing your business and marketing skills in an accelerated way\, using a practical methodology. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour Program Facilitator\n\n\n\nMonica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist and filmmaker. In 2014 Monica completed her Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business at AFTRS\, and was appointed as the first NSW Creative Industries Business Advisor by the Department of Industry. Shortly after she founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, which is dedicated to educating creative people about small business and marketing skills. In 2019\, Monica was awarded the QUT Creative Enterprise Australia award for being a Creative Trailblazer that “advocates\, mentors\, donates\, educates and advises within Australia’s creative economy”. Monica continues to work as a writer\, filmmaker and occasional performer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?\n\n\n\nWe’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nIf you have any access requirements\, please contact our Education Coordinator\, Fiona Pulford via  fiona@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Fine Print\n\n\n\n\n+ This Online course is free to attend.\n\n\n\n+ You can be from any area of practice\, including screen\, music\, performing arts\,  design\, fashion\, visuals arts\, writing and multi-arts.\n\n\n\n+ This course will be offered only for a limited time – 1 April – 30 June 2025.\n\n\n\n+ You must be aged over 18\, and be a resident of South Australia in order to participate.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nARTSELERATE ONLINE is closed\n\n\n\nDownload the Program Guide\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nARTSELERATE SA is an initiative of the Government of South Australia’s Office for Small and Family Business and the South Australian Small Business Strategy 2023 – 2030.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/artselerate-south-australia-online/
CATEGORIES:Business Incubator,Online Courses
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SUMMARY:ONLINE (NSW): Creative's Guide to Branding
DESCRIPTION:Personal and professional branding is an essential marketing tool for creative practitioners\, but understanding and creating branding can be a challenge. \n\n\n\nBranding can be a tricky concept to comprehend\, and many creative freelancers and arts professionals don’t understand how to make it work. In a crowded marketplace full of mixed promotional messages\, a compelling personal and professional brand can help a creative practitioner\, organisation or arts business stand out from the crowd. Creatives who make the most of their branding can build a loyal community of audience\, clients and customers that are engaged and interested\, willing to spend money\, and happy to spread the word. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWith a specific focus on the arts and creative industries\, this online workshop covers:+ The definitions of branding\, and how it applies to people working in the creative industry.+ How to understand branding as it applies on a personal and professional level.+ Your core values\, how to define them as they make all the difference.+ Discussion of your personal brand\, and how it applies to creative practitioners.+ An introduction to colour theory and why it helps to communicate your brand.+ Extending from the personal into a business\, organisational and/or creative brand.+ ‘Brand Pillars’\, the practical steps to help participants bring their branding A-Game \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+ A practical workbook to assist with the interactive elements of the workshops.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. We have a whole team ready to help! \n\n\n\nWho is presenting? Lillie Brown – Lillie Brown is a freelance marketing strategist and digital marketing consultant for Creative Plus Business. Lillie works with small to medium creative businesses to devise and implement marketing and social media strategies that are easy for creative brains to digest. She walks clients through a comprehensive planning process to create simple to understand and actionable strategies to help them fulfil their vision – including Creative Plus Business! \n\n\n\nWhat is CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nACCESSIBILITY: If you have any queries or access requirements\, please email fiona@creativeplusbusiness.com.  \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop. Download our handy Zoom users guide here. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWhat is Service NSW Business Connect? Service NSW Business Connect provides free\, independent\, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one‑on‑one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business. \n\n\n\nCreative Plus Business is an approved independent provider for Service NSW Business Connect.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-nsw-creatives-guide-to-branding-4/
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SUMMARY:PENRITH: Time Management for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event in partnership with Penrith Regional Gallery as part of the Ancher Points: Emerging Artist Program. \n\n\n\nCreative practitioners and arts professionals juggle an array of tasks and projects\, not to mention their personal priorities as well. How on earth to make time for it all? \n\n\n\nMost creatives are pushed to the limit when it comes to time management. Many are juggling work\, freelancing gigs\, passion projects\, admin and marketing demands\, as well as the other challenges that might come from parenting\, caring responsibilities and other personal factors. There are solutions to these vexing issues\, but there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. The added complexities of neurodiversity and creative thinking mean that more than one tactic might help. \n\n\n\n‘Time Management for Creatives’ is a FREE\, fun and relaxed workshop that explores a variety of practical options for time management\, specifically designed for a range of learning needs. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWith a specific focus on the arts and creative industries\, you will learn: \n\n\n\n+ The different approaches and individual definitions of what ‘time management’ means.+ The importance of breaking down what ‘time success’ and priorities mean for you.+ The difference between deadlines and goals\, and how to make that work in your favour.+ Challenges to better time keeping\, including all the different methods of procrastination.+ Apps and processes that can help to create better time systems.+ Bringing habits and small changes into effect for the long-term time management gain. \n\n\n\n‘Time Management for Creatives’ is a collaborative workshop and participants will be encouraged to ask questions\, share experiences and ideas\, make connections and foster peer relationships. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+ A workbook to assist with the practical elements of the workshop.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. We have a whole team ready to help! \n\n\n\nWho is presenting? Wendi Lanham is an actor\, presenter\, model\, and Head of Operations at Creative Plus Business. She has a wealth of experience combining business and creative practice and is well-versed in the myriad ways artists can make money to weather the famine and feast of creative income more effectively. \n\n\n\nWhat’s CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email: education@creativeplusbusiness.com.  \n\n\n\nVenue: Penrith Regional Gallery\, 86 River Road\, Emu Plains NSW 2750 \n\n\n\nPenrith Regional Gallery Ancher Points: Emerging Artist Program: This program offers emerging artists from Greater Western Sydney the tools and skills needed to transition into professional practice. For more information on the Ancher Points program\, please see here. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWhat is Service NSW Business Connect? Service NSW Business Connect provides free\, independent\, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one‑on‑one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business. \n\n\n\nCreative Plus Business is an approved independent provider for Service NSW Business Connect.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/penrith-time-management-for-creatives-2/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Tax Time for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:It’s the end of June and that means it’s time to get your money stuff in order. It’s not much fun\, but a few simple tips and tricks (and a friendly face) can help. \n\n\n\nIn this FREE webinar we’ll discuss the basics of how income tax works for creative practitioners. It’s a fast and friendly guide to how income tax works\, how to navigate the different types of money you’ve made (and spent)\, and a few simple ideas to help you get organised in time for EOFY and take the terror out of tax. Go from chaos to clarity with the taming of your taxes! Join your fellow creatives and remember\, you are not alone! \n\n\n\nIn this webinar we’ll discuss:  \n\n\n\n\nThe absolute basics of how income tax works\,\n\n\n\nThe creative tax rulings that you need to know\, \n\n\n\nThe eternal question – Are you a hobby or a business?\n\n\n\nHow to work out your tax deductions (and why).\n\n\n\nEasy tips and tricks for record-keeping\,\n\n\n\nMaking better financial habits for next year\,\n\n\n\nMost importantly – where to go for more help!\n\n\n\n\nPart of our Evening Education series! \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (Via Crowdcast) \n\n\n\nWhat’s Included?A 60 minute webinar with our creative industries expert (which you can access later if you want) plus lifetime access to additional resources. \n\n\n\nWho’s it for?Creative and arts practitioners\, freelancers\, start-ups\, small arts organisations\, and arts entrepreneurs from beginners to established (international sign-ups welcome!). \n\n\n\nWho are the Hosts?Monica Davidson – Monica is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS\, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about business skills\, financial literacy\, wellbeing\, and marketing.What’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements\, please email education@creativeplusbusiness.com. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be provided via Crowdcast. REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL. \n\n\n\nClick the Book Now link below to reserve your place now. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (via Crowdcast) \n\n\n\nNew to CROWDCAST? Check out our handy ‘How to register and use Crowdcast’ Guide here.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/webinar-tax-time-for-creatives-4/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:BALMAIN: Creative's Guide to Social Media
DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event in partnership with Balmain Rozelle and Leichhardt Business Chambers of Commerce.  \n\n\n\nSocial media is everywhere\, as are tips and tricks to use it for business. What are the best ways for creative and arts professionals to use this powerful marketing tool? \n\n\n\nSocial media is a complex and challenging marketing tool for a lot of creatives\, as it can be very difficult to find a balance between constantly updating the world just about themselves and ignoring the platforms entirely! ‘Creative’s Guide to Social Media’ is a FREE friendly\, up-to-date and interactive workshop for beginners that covers the basics of how to kickstart marketing using social media\, with a focus on the main tools at your disposal and the strategy behind the socials.  \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWith a focus on people selling in the arts and creative industries\, this workshop will cover: \n\n\n\n+ A new and different definition of social media to consider for the arts and creative marketing.+ The basics of social media marketing\, regardless of which platform you choose.+ The strategic process behind using social media for marketing\, including R.O.I.+ Understanding audience and finding out what your followers and fans want and need. + Choosing the right social media\, from the most used and popular platforms right now. + Content creation tips and ideas for all the most popular platforms. + Using other methods and staying up to date. \n\n\n\nResources and templates will also be provided to create a social media marketing action plan. ‘Creative’s Guide to Social Media’ is a collaborative workshop and participants will be encouraged to share experiences and ideas\, make connections and foster peer relationships.  \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?  All participants of this workshop also receive: \n\n\n\n+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links\,+ A practical workbook to assist with the interactive elements of the workshops\,+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop\,+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. We have a whole team ready to help! \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Wendi Lanham – Wendi Lanham is an actor\, presenter\, model\, and Head of Operations at Creative Plus Business. She has a wealth of experience combining business and creative practice and is well-versed in the myriad ways artists can make money to weather the famine and feast of creative income more effectively. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email fiona@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nVenue: The London Hotel\, 234 Darling St\, Balmain NSW 2041 \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWhat is Service NSW Business Connect?Service NSW Business Connect provides free independent\, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one-on-one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business. \n\n\n\nCreative Plus Business is an approved independent provider for Service NSW Business Connect.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/balmain-leichhardt-creatives-guide-to-social-media/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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