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SUMMARY:SYDNEY: THRIVE CONNECT 4
DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event supported by the City of Sydney. \n\n\n\nJoin us for the fourth THRIVE CONNECT meetup event\, Recap. Renew. Reflect. This quarterly series of meaningful meetups will combine networking with skills development for creative practitioners\, artists\, innovators\, and small businesses\, hosted at hubs and venues across the Sydney CBD. Each event will include a guest speaker and theme\, with suggested conversation topics to make networking easier and connections more interesting. \n\n\n\nThe final THRIVE CONNECT meetup is all about creative wellbeing. By reflecting on the year that’s been we’ll be guiding the THRIVE network on the ways they can embed self-care into their work and practice by exploring what we can take forward\, leave behind\, and what gets Sydney’s creatives excited about the future. We’ll hear from two special guest speakers before Monica describes how what she’s learned from working with creatives who have taken a wellbeing approach to creative business\, and how it’s changed their work for the better – for them\, and their clients. \n\n\n\nSPECIAL GUESTS: \n\n\n\n+ Deputy Lord Mayor Jess Miller \n\n\n\n+ Felicity Nicol – theatre maker\, writer\, and director. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration is FREE and every THRIVE CONNECT includes plenty of time for networking (nibbles included). BOOK HERE VIA HUMANITIX \n\n\n\nVenue: The Rose of Australia\, 1 Swanson St\, Erskineville NSW 2043 \n\n\n\nWHAT’S THRIVE?THRIVE SYDNEY is a new program of events\, mentoring\, and online experiences designed to enhance the professional development and wellbeing of Sydney’s artists and creative community. Supported by the City of Sydney and produced by Creative Plus Business\, THRIVE brings to the city four initiatives to help creative professionals and artists come together\, hear from inspiring industry leaders\, access free professional development opportunities\, and build new creative and professional networks. \n\n\n\nBy attending a THRIVE Connect event you’ll gain access to a dedicated private LinkedIn group\, the THRIVE Toolkit (a trove of online resources\, business templates\, and a free professional and business development course)\, and be able to book in with a creative industries specialist for free mentoring about your practice or business. \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\nBOOK HERE VIA HUMANITIX \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email education@creativeplusbusiness.com. \n\n\n\nWant to know more about THRIVE? \n\n\n\nVisit the Thrive website here. \n\n\n\nInterested in the next upcoming THRIVE CONNECT events? Check out the events page here or register to get updates here.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/sydney-thrive-connect-4/
CATEGORIES:Business Incubator,Workshops
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SUMMARY:ADELAIDE: IGNITION Program Launch
DESCRIPTION:Produced by Creative Plus Business\, IGNITION SA brings to South Australia four initiatives to help creative businesses and arts professionals come together to learn\, access professional development opportunities\, gain mentorship and guidance\, and build new creative and professional networks.BOOK NOW (via Humanitix) \n\n\n\nJoin us for the very first IGNITION SA event\, and the official launch of this exciting new program for South Australian creatives. In a fun and facilitated end-of-year event\, creative businesses and arts professionals from every sector will come together to enjoy a meaningful meetup that combines networking opportunities with skills development. Creatives will learn some light-hearted tips from a networking expert\, followed by the chance to explore facilitated conversations with a few drinks and nibbles. \n\n\n\nMonica Davidson and Robbi James will also be joined by IGNITION SA special guests and mentors to show you the full program. It’s a celebration of everything creative professionals do! \n\n\n\nBy attending an IGNITION SA workshop or event\, you’ll also gain access to a dedicated private LinkedIn group\, and receive lifetime access to a dropbox of resources and materials to support your ongoing professional development and the growth of your business or creative practice. \n\n\n\nWHAT’S IGNITION SA?IGNITION SA is a new program of learning opportunities\, mentoring\, resources\, and online experiences designed to enhance the professional development and wellbeing of South Australia’s creative professionals. \n\n\n\nEvery participant in IGNITION SA Events gets lifetime access to a dedicated Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links\, practical Workbooks to assist with the interactive elements of the workshops\, access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop AND the rest of the IGNITION SA program! \n\n\n\nDOWNLOAD THE IGNITION SA PROGRAM GUIDE FOR FULL DETAILS \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\nBOOK NOW (via Humanitix) \n\n\n\nVENUE: The Mercury Theatre\, 13 Morphett Street\, Adelaide SA 5000Accessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email education@creativeplusbusiness.com. \n\n\n\nWant to know more about IGNITION SA? \n\n\n\nVisit the IGNITION SA webpage\, where you can sign up to the IGNITION SA newsletter so you don’t miss the latest news and events happening in South Australia. \n\n\n\nPresented by Creative Plus Business with support from 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/adelaide-ignition-program-launch/
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SUMMARY:PORT ADELAIDE: Business Basics for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:Produced by Creative Plus Business\, IGNITION SA brings to South Australia four initiatives to help creative businesses and arts professionals come together to learn\, access professional development opportunities\, gain mentorship and guidance\, and build new creative and professional networks.BOOK NOW (via Humanitix) \n\n\n\n‘Business Basics for Creatives’ is a fun and practical workshop that covers all the essentials a creative needs to get the basics of small business right and avoid some of the most common pitfalls that artists can experience when entering the world of self-employment and freelancing. It also covers the legal necessities of running a professional practice and creates a safe friendly safe space where the mysteries of creative business are unravelled. \n\n\n\nYou will learn about the following: + Setting goals and making a plan for your start-up journey\,+ The basics of business including ABNs\, structures\, business names and licences\,+ The legal steps to registering your business\,+ Getting ready for managing the money\,+ Preparing for marketing and promotion\,+ Where to go for more help. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson – Monica Davidson 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 small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWHAT’S IGNITION SA?IGNITION SA is a new program of learning opportunities\, mentoring\, resources\, and online experiences designed to enhance the professional development and wellbeing of South Australia’s creative professionals. \n\n\n\nEvery participant in IGNITION SA Events gets lifetime access to a dedicated Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links\, practical Workbooks to assist with the interactive elements of the workshops\, access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop AND the rest of the IGNITION SA program! \n\n\n\nDOWNLOAD THE IGNITION SA PROGRAM GUIDE FOR FULL DETAILS \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\nBOOK NOW (via Humanitix) \n\n\n\nVENUE: Vitalstatistix\, Waterside Workers Hall\, 11 Nile Street\, Port Adelaide SA 5015Accessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email education@creativeplusbusiness.com. \n\n\n\nWant to know more about IGNITION SA? \n\n\n\nVisit the IGNITION SA webpage here\, where you can also sign up to the IGNITION SA newsletter so you don’t miss the latest news and events happening in South Australia. \n\n\n\nDownload the IGNITION SA Program guide and information here. \n\n\n\nPresented by Creative Plus Business with support from 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/port-adelaide-business-basics-for-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Business Incubator,Workshops
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SUMMARY:PORT ADELAIDE: Financial Basics for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:Produced by Creative Plus Business\, IGNITION SA brings to South Australia four initiatives to help creative businesses and arts professionals come together to learn\, access professional development opportunities\, gain mentorship and guidance\, and build new creative and professional networks.BOOK NOW (via Humanitix) \n\n\n\nMaking a living and building a business in the arts means understanding how money works\, but the financial situation for creatives can be challenging. ‘Financial Basics for Creatives’ is a whole day workshop that delves into all the tricky topics including how to manage the irregularity of work\, what to charge\, how to diversify a creative income\, and where to go for more help with insurance\, tax and superannuation. \n\n\n\nYou will learn about the following: + Introduction to the ‘Famine and the Feast’\, and understanding how to weather the natural ups and downs of creative income.+ Ways to make better financial decisions by using the cost-benefits analysis tool.+ Learning the basics of budgets and cash flow projection to help navigate financial irregularity.+ The essential paperwork\, including managing invoices and receipts.+ Practical steps to getting financially organised\, including the best cloud accounting tools.+ More resources and places to go for help. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson – Monica Davidson 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 small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWHAT’S IGNITION SA?IGNITION SA is a new program of learning opportunities\, mentoring\, resources\, and online experiences designed to enhance the professional development and wellbeing of South Australia’s creative professionals. \n\n\n\nEvery participant in IGNITION SA Events gets lifetime access to a dedicated Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links\, practical Workbooks to assist with the interactive elements of the workshops\, access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop AND the rest of the IGNITION SA program! \n\n\n\nDOWNLOAD THE IGNITION SA PROGRAM GUIDE FOR FULL DETAILS \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\nBOOK NOW (via Humanitix) \n\n\n\nVENUE: Vitalstatistix\, Waterside Workers Hall\, 11 Nile Street\, Port Adelaide SA 5015Accessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email education@creativeplusbusiness.com. \n\n\n\nWant to know more about IGNITION SA? \n\n\n\nVisit the IGNITION SA webpage here\, where you can also sign up to the IGNITION SA newsletter so you don’t miss the latest news and events happening in South Australia. \n\n\n\nDownload the IGNITION SA Program guide and information here. \n\n\n\nPresented by Creative Plus Business with support from 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/port-adelaide-financial-basics-for-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Business Incubator,Workshops
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