BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Creative Plus Business - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Creative Plus Business REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Sydney BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Brisbane BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260311T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260311T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030607 CREATED:20260204T060427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T060430Z UID:10000532-1773252000-1773255600@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:FREE WEBINAR: Yes\, You're An Expert - or how to beat imposterism DESCRIPTION:Smart creative people have extensive options for marketing themselves and making money\, and using Expert Strategy is a fabulous way of combining both. \n\n\n\nMaking a plan and becoming a recognised expert in a specific niche of your practice can significantly build your business and help to generate new income streams. Yes\, You’re an Expert introduces the basics of this strategy\, covers some ways to identify where you are most knowledgeable and confident\, and helps with some practical pointers on how to overcome the biggest hurdle – Imposterism.  \n\n\n\nPart of our Evening Education Series. The series is delivered as part of our commitment as a Social Enterprise to devote at least 50% of our profit to making programs and education free or heavily subsidised for creatives and arts organisations. \n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR FREE NOW \n\n\n\nWhat’s Included?A 60 minute webinar with a creative industries expert (which you can access later if you want) plus materials to help make the most of what you learn on the night. \n\n\n\nWho’s it for?Creative and arts practitioners\, freelancers\, start-ups\, and arts entrepreneurs from beginners to established (international sign-ups welcome!). \n\n\n\nWho is the Host?  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 Creative Plus Business? We’re a national 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 hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be provided via Crowdcast. REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL. Click the Register Now link below to reserve your place now. \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW VIA CROWDCAST URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/free-webinar-yes-youre-an-expert-or-how-to-beat-imposterism/ CATEGORIES:Webinars,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Webinar-March-2026-expertise-or-how-to-beat-imposterism-V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260217T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260217T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030607 CREATED:20260203T054345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T055346Z UID:10000531-1771351200-1771354800@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:FREE WEBINAR: Social Media is Dead - Old School Marketing Tactics DESCRIPTION:If marketing is making you feel like you’re screaming into the void\, you’re not alone. The algorithm is broken\, but your creative business doesn’t have to be. \n\n\n\nJoin us for Social Media is Dead\, a webinar designed to liberate you from the content hamster wheel. Inspired by the analogue revival championing ‘guerilla’ creativity\, we’re supplementing reels with real connection. \n\n\n\nTune into our webinar and discover some ‘old school’ tactics that actually work\, from printed material to strategic partnerships and coffee dates. Stop renting your audience from the tech giants and start building a community that lasts. Let’s get creative like it’s 1999. \n\n\n\nPart of our Evening Education Series. The series is delivered as part of our commitment as a Social Enterprise to devote at least 50% of our profit to making programs and education free or heavily subsidised for creatives and arts organisations. \n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR FREE NOW \n\n\n\nWhat’s Included?A 60 minute webinar with a creative industries expert (which you can access later if you want) plus materials to help make the most of what you learn on the night. \n\n\n\nWho’s it for?Creative and arts practitioners\, freelancers\, start-ups\, and arts entrepreneurs from beginners to established (international sign-ups welcome!). \n\n\n\nWho are the Hosts?  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\nRobbi James is a producer and marketing whizz who has built a portfolio career across media\, business and brand development\, public relations\, and project management. He is a founding member and Executive Director of multi-award-winning production company Rogue Projects. Before becoming the Director of Engagement at Creative Plus Business he led national touring company Critical Stages Touring as its CEO\, and has been a cultural consultant for organisations large and small\, including the Arts Council of Korea. He is also the producer of Arts on Tour’s Salon\, the arts market and conference for theatre in NSW/ACT\, and sits on the board of the newly established Australian Arts Markets. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business? We’re a national 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 hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be provided via Crowdcast. REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL. Click the Register Now link below to reserve your place now. \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW VIA CROWDCAST URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/free-webinar-social-media-is-dead-old-school-marketing-tactics/ CATEGORIES:Webinars,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Webinar-February-2026-social-media-is-dead-old-school-marketing-tactics-1.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251209T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251209T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030607 CREATED:20251113T013434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T005536Z UID:10000523-1765303200-1765306800@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:FREE WEBINAR: Year In Review 2025 DESCRIPTION:It’s been a big year for many of us. Let’s take a moment to gather\, breathe\, and reflect on 2025. Grab a cuppa (or your preferred beverage\, if bubbles are required) and tune in for our annual Year in Review\, a guided reflection on the challenges and triumphs of your creative business this year. \n\n\n\nIn this relaxed and informative FREE webinar\, using a workbook\, we’ll walk through a review of the basics of business\, your goals\, values\, promotional strategies\, and we’ll look forward to next year to make a start on how best to approach what’s about to come.  \n\n\n\nPart of our Evening Education Series! \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWhat’s Included?A 60 minute webinar with our creative industries experts (which you can access later if you want) plus a handy workbook! \n\n\n\nWho’s it for?Creative and arts practitioners\, freelancers\, start-ups\, and arts entrepreneurs from beginners to established (international sign-ups welcome!). \n\n\n\nWho is the Host?  Monica Davidson\, founder and doyenne of Creative Plus Business\, lover of dogs and pink champagne\, proud survivor of 2025 and keen bean for 2026! \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 queries or access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be provided via Crowdcast. REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL. Click the Book Now link below to reserve your place now. BOOK NOW \n\n\n\nDownload your workbook here before the webinar. URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-year-in-review-2025/ CATEGORIES:Webinars,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Webinar-December-2025-Year-in-Review-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251030T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251030T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030607 CREATED:20250923T053932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T053936Z UID:10000515-1761847200-1761854400@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:TAREE: Creative's Guide To Marketing DESCRIPTION:Many creatives hate the idea of selling\, but what if marketing could be more than impersonal hustle? How about a strategic approach that focuses on people first?  \n\n\n\nMarketing is one of the most despised and least understood aspects of running a creative business or working in the arts. Most creatives hate to sell and would rather be making than hustling.  However\, there is a simple solution to making marketing more palatable – take out the sales and focus on the strategy. The ‘Creative’s Guide To Marketing’ FREE online workshop shares a simple six-step marketing approach that has been designed to take the pain out of promotion.   \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nYou will learn the following\, with a special focus on arts practice and creative industries: \n\n\n\n+ Re-imagining traditional marketing in a way that makes sense for creativity and the arts.+ Getting the foundational elements of “YOU” marketing right\, without the terror of a deadline. + Understating the breadth of our ‘customers’\, from clients to funding bodies to audience.+ Knowing and learning from our peers\, and from word-of-mouth.+ Choosing the best digital and ‘old school’ tactics to help achieve your marketing goals.  \n\n\n\nMore resources and templates will also be provided to help create a marketing action plan. This workshop has been designed by creatives for creatives and includes ideas for ‘homework’.  \n\n\n\nThis is a Creative Plus Business Workshop presented by MidCoast Council\, and proudly funded by TLE Electrical in partnership with the Friends of the Manning Regional Art Gallery. \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 facilitating?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 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 access requirements\, please email fiona@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nVENUE: Manning Entertainment Centre. 33 Manning River Drive Taree\, NSW 2430 \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/taree-creatives-guide-to-marketing-2/ CATEGORIES:Webinars,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Creatives-Guide-to-Marketing.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251029T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251029T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030607 CREATED:20250917T020400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T020403Z UID:10000513-1761760800-1761764400@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Money Day DESCRIPTION:There is a simple way to manage your creative business finances. \n\n\n\nMoney Day is a simple\, practical and process-driven approach to managing your responsibilities. It can also help you overcome any anxiety you might have about money\, taxes\, record keeping and your financial future – even if you’re on your own. \n\n\n\nThis FREE webinar will go through the ways to approach creating and maintaining a Money Day for your creative business or practice\, and covers: \n\n\n\n+ Setting the day\, date and agenda+ Invoicing and reminders+ Record-Keeping+ Cloud Accounting+ Cash-Flow Projection \n\n\n\nPart of our Evening Education series! \n\n\n\nREGISTER 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 is the Host?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. \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 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\nREGISTER 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-money-day/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Webinar-October-2025-Money-Day-Desc-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251028T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251028T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030607 CREATED:20250811T045147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T053455Z UID:10000497-1761676200-1761683400@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:ONLINE (QLD): Old School + Traditional Media Methods DESCRIPTION:This is part of the Online Webinar Series\, facilitated by CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS and part of Sunshine Coast Council’s MadeSC Professional Development Program. \n\n\n\nEverything old is new again – with the increased instability of social media\, more creatives are turning back to previous marketing tactics. This webinar explores the benefits and practicalities.  \n\n\n\nThis workshop examines:+ The EDM: regular newsletters and reaching out directly to fans and audience.+ ‘Warm Calling’: A new take on the old process of cold calling\, with a better strategy and results.+ Giveaways and Pro Bono Offerings; When working for free is a GOOD idea.+ Coffee Meetings: Using the in-person consumption of hot drinks to create lasting relationships.BOOK NOW (via Humanitix)RSVPs for this online event are essential. Limited spaces available. \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 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\nWhat is MadeSC?MadeSC is a creative and professional development program that supports independent artists\, creative businesses and arts organisations across the Sunshine Coast to develop\, create\, connect and present. The program is designed to strengthen professional practice and industry connections\, support new work and link participants with presentation and career development opportunities.  \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (via Humanitix) \n\n\n\nFor more information or accessibility questions contact creativearts@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au \n\n\n\nWhat is the Online Webinar Series?These weekly webinars run on Tuesdays from 14 – 28 October for 90 minutes and deep dive into all things marketing for your creative business. The sessions will cover Websites\, Social Media & Linkedin and Old School & Traditional Methods. Please note these will be 6.30-8.30pm AEST. \n\n\n\nRegistered participants will be emailed the webinar link prior to each session. \n\n\n\nMadeSC is supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund\, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Sunshine Coast Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. \n\n\n\nImage by Jade Ellis featuring BESERK by KIN URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-qld-old-school-traditional-media-methods/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot-2025-08-11-at-13.36.47.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251021T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251021T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030607 CREATED:20250811T053552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T053553Z UID:10000496-1761071400-1761078600@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:ONLINE (QLD): Social Media + LinkedIn DESCRIPTION:This is part of the Online Webinar Series\, facilitated by CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS and part of Sunshine Coast Council’s MadeSC Professional Development Program. \n\n\n\nSocial media is a complex and challenging marketing tool for a lot of creatives. This webinar is friendly\, up-to-date and interactive and covers the basics of how to kick-start marketing using social media\, with a focus on the main tools at your disposal and the strategy behind the socials. It also includes a deep dive into LinkedIn as an alternative to the usual.  \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (via Humanitix)RSVPs for this online event are essential. Limited spaces available. \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 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\nWhat is MadeSC?MadeSC is a creative and professional development program that supports independent artists\, creative businesses and arts organisations across the Sunshine Coast to develop\, create\, connect and present. The program is designed to strengthen professional practice and industry connections\, support new work and link participants with presentation and career development opportunities.  \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (via Humanitix) \n\n\n\nFor more information or accessibility questions contact creativearts@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au \n\n\n\nWhat is the Online Webinar Series?These weekly webinars run on Tuesdays from 14 – 28 October for 90 minutes and deep dive into all things marketing for your creative business. The sessions will cover Websites\, Social Media & Linkedin and Old School & Traditional Methods. Please note these will be 6.30-8.30pm AEST. \n\n\n\nRegistered participants will be emailed the webinar link prior to each session. \n\n\n\nMadeSC is supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund\, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Sunshine Coast Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. \n\n\n\nImage by Jade Ellis featuring BESERK by KIN URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-qld-social-media-linkedin/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot-2025-08-11-at-13.36.47.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251014T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251014T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030607 CREATED:20250811T053532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T053533Z UID:10000495-1760466600-1760473800@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:ONLINE (QLD): Websites DESCRIPTION:This is part of the Online Webinar Series\, facilitated by CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS and part of Sunshine Coast Council’s MadeSC Professional Development Program. \n\n\n\nA website is an essential part of any marketing strategy\, but with a little thought and planning it can be much more than a passive online portfolio display. This webinar examines best practice for creatives to present their websites\, with examples and helpful resources for DIY design.  \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (via Humanitix)RSVPs for this online event are essential. Limited spaces available. \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 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\nWhat is MadeSC?MadeSC is a creative and professional development program that supports independent artists\, creative businesses and arts organisations across the Sunshine Coast to develop\, create\, connect and present. The program is designed to strengthen professional practice and industry connections\, support new work and link participants with presentation and career development opportunities.  \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (via Humanitix) \n\n\n\nFor more information or accessibility questions contact creativearts@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au \n\n\n\nWhat is the Online Webinar Series?These weekly webinars run on Tuesdays from 14 – 28 October for 90 minutes and deep dive into all things marketing for your creative business. The sessions will cover Websites\, Social Media & Linkedin and Old School & Traditional Methods. Please note these will be 6.30-8.30pm AEST. \n\n\n\nRegistered participants will be emailed the webinar link prior to each session. \n\n\n\nMadeSC is supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund\, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Sunshine Coast Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. \n\n\n\nImage by Jade Ellis featuring BESERK by KIN URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-qld-websites/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot-2025-08-11-at-13.36.47.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250924T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250924T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030607 CREATED:20250826T071751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T071754Z UID:10000505-1758736800-1758740400@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Unicorns and Workhorses DESCRIPTION:As creative professionals\, sometimes we have to make hard choices about where we put our precious resources. Do we focus only on the work that makes the money? What about our personal projects that also demand our attention? We have a solution – and metaphor to help you understand this unique creative business experience.In our free webinar\, we’ll explore how to nurture your ‘unicorns’\, the creative work that nourishes you and feeds your soul; and how to care for your ‘workhorses’\, the less-shiny creative work that brings in your income and keeps your business afloat. \n\n\n\nWe’ll be looking at:+ Debunking the ‘sell out’ myth+ How to make time to nourish your unicorns+Taking care of your workhorses and diversifying your income streams \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 is the Host?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. \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 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-unicorns-and-workhorses/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Webinar-July-2025-Unicorns-Workhorses.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250910T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250910T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030607 CREATED:20250811T022426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T001419Z UID:10000492-1757498400-1757505600@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR: ATDW Masterclass for Arts and Cultural Tourism Experiences DESCRIPTION:Visitors to regional NSW are looking for experiences that provide genuine connection with local communities. Arts and culture is ideally placed to provide this type of engagement\, but how do they connect with visitors? A first step is to register on the nation-wide database used by the tourism sector – the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW). \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (Via Crowdcast) \n\n\n\nAbout the MasterclassThe ATDW Masterclass Webinar will guide arts and cultural experiences through the process of optimising their profile content to enhance visibility online. Participants will learn how to craft a key-word rich description\, create compelling deals and offers\, enhance visual content\, and link their Google Business Profile\, plus much more. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a small or large business\, arts organisation or cultural venue\, a new user\, or have years of ATDW experience\, this masterclass will equip you with the tools and insights needed to stand out online\, taking your arts and cultural offerings to new heights. \n\n\n\nThe masterclass is presented by Regional Futures\, with the support of Creative Plus Business. \n\n\n\nWho’s Presenting? This masterclass will be led by Nicole Thomas\, Customer Success Lead for ATDW \n\n\n\nWhat’s ATDWATDW is Australia’s central digital platform for tourism. They connect the tourism community so every business is visible\, every traveller can find the best Australian experiences\, and the whole industry grows stronger together. \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. \n\n\n\nInterested in learning more about Creative Cultural Tourism? CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS offers full-day events designed for cultural organisations that are ready to move beyond the basics of cultural tourism to delve into strategies for engagement\, collaboration\, and sustainable growth. \n\n\n\nDownload information brochure here. URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/webinar-atdw-masterclass-for-arts-and-cultural-tourism-experiences/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ATDW-Masterclass.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250902T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250902T143000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030607 CREATED:20250715T023925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T003540Z UID:10000479-1756816200-1756823400@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:ONLINE (NSW): Creative's Guide to Websites DESCRIPTION:Creatives\, arts organisations and small businesses all need a website\, but where to begin when there are so many tech and design hurdles to navigate? \n\n\n\nA website is an essential part of any marketing strategy\, but with a little thought and planning it can be much more than a passive online portfolio display. A creative’s website can be a centralised place to showcase services\, a marketing tool to share stories and case studies\, and an educational platform to help clients and customers understand everything they need to know about your craft\, your purpose and the offerings you have that meet their wants and needs. \n\n\n\n‘Creative’s Guide To Websites’ is a FREE practical online workshop for beginners that examines best practice for creatives to present their websites\, with examples and helpful resources for DIY design.   \n\n\n\nSOLD OUT \n\n\n\nWith a specific focus on the arts and creative industries\, this online workshop will cover:+ Starting with the Why – outlining the goals for your website and why they matter. + The importance of planning\, making a site map and organising the content.+ Designing a website that focuses on proactive sales as well as a passive portfolio. + Do it yourself or hire a designer? The pros and cons of design options\, with suggestions. + Choosing the best platform for a DIY website.+ Planning for maintenance and keeping a website up to date.  \n\n\n\n‘Creative’s Guide To Websites’ is a collaborative online 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. \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\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\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email education@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\nSOLD OUT \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 until 30 September 2025. URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-nsw-creatives-guide-to-websites-3/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Website-HeroGuidetoWebsi.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250827T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250827T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030607 CREATED:20250626T010608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T052052Z UID:10000474-1756317600-1756324800@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:ONLINE (NSW): Creative's Guide to Social Media DESCRIPTION:Social media is everywhere\, as are tips and tricks to use it for business. What are the best ways for creative and arts professional 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 friendly\, up-to-date and interactive online 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\nSOLD OUT \n\n\n\nWith a focus on people selling in the arts and creative industries\, you will learn:+ 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. \n\n\n\n‘Creative’s Guide to Social Media’ is a collaborative online 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:+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+ A One-Page Marketing Plan template to assist with the practical elements of the workshop.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.What’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\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\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email education@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\nSOLD OUT \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 until 30 September 2025. URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-nsw-creatives-guide-to-social-media-4/ CATEGORIES:Webinars,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Website-Hero-Social-Media-BC.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250826T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250826T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030607 CREATED:20250730T035258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T035300Z UID:10000490-1756231200-1756234800@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Creative Workplaces DESCRIPTION:The new Creative Workplaces website has launched\, and this month we’re joined by Patrick McCarthy to introduce us to the organisation’s purpose\, walk us through the resources and materials on the website\, and explain to us how Creative Workplaces will be helping arts workers now and in the future.Part 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\nWhat’s Creative Workplaces? Creative Workplaces supports fair\, safe and respectful workplaces for artists\, arts workers and arts organisations in Australia.They provide information and resources for people working across all art forms\, independently\, as employees and employers\, in paid and unpaid work\, and in businesses and organisations large and small. \n\n\n\nCreative Workplaces is part of Creative Australia\, the Australian Government’s principal arts investment and advisory body and Patrick McCarthy is the Manager Strategic Initiatives and Engagement at Creative Workplaces.    \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. \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 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-creative-workplaces/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Webinar-August-2025-Creative-Workplaces.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250820T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250820T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030607 CREATED:20250811T021855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T022030Z UID:10000491-1755684000-1755691200@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR: An Introduction to ATDW for Arts and Cultural Tourism Experiences DESCRIPTION:Visitors to regional NSW are looking for experiences that provide genuine connection with local communities. Arts and culture is ideally placed to provide this type of engagement\, but how do they connect with visitors? A first step is to register on the nation-wide database used by the tourism sector – the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW). \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (Via Crowdcast) \n\n\n\nAbout the Webinar: The webinar will help you establish your online presence and unlock new opportunities utilising the ATDW platform. This session will ensure you have the knowledge and skills to create and manage your profile\, plus 5 steps to enhance visibility using the ATDW platform \n\n\n\nGet cutting-edge insights and practical strategies to enhance your visibility across ATDW’s extensive distribution network\, including visitnsw.com \n\n\n\nThe masterclass is presented by Regional Futures\, with the support of Creative Plus Business. \n\n\n\nWho’s Presenting? This masterclass will be led by Nicole Thomas\, Customer Success Lead for ATDW \n\n\n\nWhat’s ATDW \n\n\n\nATDW is Australia’s central digital platform for tourism. They connect the tourism community so every business is visible\, every traveller can find the best Australian experiences\, and the whole industry grows stronger together. \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-an-introduction-to-atdw-for-arts-and-cultural-tourism-experiences/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ATDW-Introduction.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250811T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250811T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030607 CREATED:20250720T233105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T011247Z UID:10000478-1754937000-1754944200@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:ONLINE (NSW): Creative's Guide to Pitching Your Work DESCRIPTION:No matter your work as a creative professional\, someday you’ll have to present your ideas to others\, with courage\, and the power of persuasion. But how? \n\n\n\nPitching is a necessary part of creative practice\, whether it’s discussing an idea for a work\, talking to funding bodies about a project\, or persuading a client to accept a proposal. It’s fraught with legal and marketing challenges and needs to be approached in a thoughtful and strategic way. ‘Creative’s Guide to Pitching Your Work’ is a free\, relaxed online workshop that provides practical advice on how to tell your best story while protecting your ideas and shares simple tips and tricks to build lasting relationships with the people who can help bring your ideas to life.  \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn the following with a special focus on arts practice and creative industries:+ Preparing for the pitch – making sure you\, and your idea\, are both ready for the process.+ How to put an idea together in a practical\, shareable form for a pitch\, including assets.+ Tips for presenting live and in person\, online and in writing.+ Understanding the vulnerabilities of pitching and how to protect yourself legally.+ The all-important follow-up\, and how to make sure the pitch is just the beginning.   \n\n\n\nThis is not a workshop where participants will be expected to practice their own pitch\, but they are most welcome to share their own experiences and ask all the questions they like.  \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?  All participants of this online 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.Who is presenting?Wendi Lanham – Wendi 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 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 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 until 30 September 2025. URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-nsw-creatives-guide-to-pitching-your-work-2/ CATEGORIES:Webinars,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-design.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250805T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250805T143000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030607 CREATED:20250626T010238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T023526Z UID:10000473-1754397000-1754404200@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:ONLINE (NSW): Creative's Guide To Marketing DESCRIPTION:Many creatives hate the idea of selling\, but what if marketing could be more than impersonal hustle? How about a strategic approach that focuses on people first?  \n\n\n\nMarketing is one of the most despised and least understood aspects of running a creative business or working in the arts. Most creatives hate to sell and would rather be making than hustling.  However\, there is a simple solution to making marketing more palatable – take out the sales and focus on the strategy. The ‘Creative’s Guide To Marketing’ FREE online workshop shares a simple six-step marketing approach that has been designed to take the pain out of promotion.   \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nYou will learn the following\, with a special focus on arts practice and creative industries: \n\n\n\n+ Re-imagining traditional marketing in a way that makes sense for creativity and the arts.+ Getting the foundational elements of “YOU” marketing right\, without the terror of a deadline. + Understating the breadth of our ‘customers’\, from clients to funding bodies to audience.+ Knowing and learning from our peers\, and from word-of-mouth.+ Choosing the best digital and ‘old school’ tactics to help achieve your marketing goals.  \n\n\n\nMore resources and templates will also be provided to help create a marketing action plan. This workshop has been designed by creatives for creatives and includes ideas for ‘homework’.  \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?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 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 until 30 September 2025. URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-nsw-creatives-guide-to-marketing-5/ CATEGORIES:Webinars,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Website-HeroMarketingSut.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250730T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250730T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030607 CREATED:20250624T013819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T014027Z UID:10000472-1753898400-1753902000@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Feel Good with Hey Mate DESCRIPTION:Let’s feel good! \n\n\n\nCreative work can be deeply meaningful\, powerful\, and transformative—but it can also be exhausting.Feeling creatively drained? ‘Feel Good with Hey Mate’ is a FREE webinar exploring well-being in the arts and how to bring back that feel-good feeling for creatives\, industry professionals and the wider community. \n\n\n\nJoin Aimee Davies\, founder of The Hey Mate Project\, and Monica Davidson\, Creative Plus Business Doyenne and Founder discussing how to navigate challenges as creatives and why a well-being plan is crucial for you and your creative business. \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. \n\n\n\nAimee Davies – Aimee Davies is the Founder and Managing Director of Hey Mate\, a national social enterprise focused on mental health in Australia’s creative industries. With over 15 years of experience spanning the arts\, health\, and social impact sectors\, Aimee is a leading advocate for workplace wellbeing and psychological safety in festivals\, screen\, and performing arts. She has worked with organisations like Brisbane Festival\, Queensland Ballet\, and Big Sound\, providing support and training to integrate care into creative practices. Aimee was selected as a 2024 A2ELP Social Impact Leader and frequently speaks on topics such as mental health\, resilience\, and wellbeing in the arts and cultural sectors.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\nWhat’s Hey Mate? Hey Mate delivers mental health\, wellness support\, and education to the music\, entertainment\, performing arts\, and creative industries. Their team of mental health professionals supports artists\, industry professionals\, companies\, and the wider community to improve mental health and well-being.Their Mission is to bring back that feel-good feeling to the community and industries we support daily through the use of industry and vocation specific support and education. \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-feel-good-with-hey-mate/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Webinar-July-2025-Feel-Good-With-Hey-Mate.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250624T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250624T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030607 CREATED:20250526T005335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T005341Z UID:10000456-1750788000-1750793400@creativeplusbusiness.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Webinar-Tax-Time-for-Creatives.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250612T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250612T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030607 CREATED:20250331T004507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T021400Z UID:10000438-1749753000-1749760200@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:ONLINE (NSW): Pricing for Creatives DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event in partnership with West Darling Arts. \n\n\n\nWhat should I charge? This question plagues creative practitioners and arts no matter what industry. There are answers\, but they are fascinating and complicated. \n\n\n\nWorking out what to charge for creative products and services can be a colossal challenge. Where to even start? ‘Pricing for Creatives’ is a free\, practical online workshop that covers the basics of figuring out the price point for creative work\, including calculating costs and understanding what the market can bear. ‘Pricing for Creatives’ is vital for anyone struggling to understand the value of their own work\, and how to share that value with others.   \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWith a specific focus on the arts and creative industries\, this workshop covers:+ The beginnings of the process and working out how much everything costs. + Working out the unit cost measurement\, and its place in the costing process. + The value of time\, and how to measure effectively.+ Choosing the right pricing method for your products and services. + Understanding how to evaluate the marketplace with the right kind of research. + The Psychology of Pricing\, and how it impacts on what you can charge for your work.  \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a dedicated Dropbox folder full of additional resources and workbooks to help continue the learning after 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. \n\n\n\nWho is it for? Creative freelancers\, established practitioners\, arts organisations.  \n\n\n\nWho is presenting? Emmie Murphy – Emmie Murphy has one foot planted firmly in each world – the arts and small business – and loves helping people turn their creative work into a business reality. She has been an educator for 15+ years and is focused on delivering practical\, actionable training where you walk away knowing how to do things\, not just why you should. \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 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-pricing-for-creatives-4/ CATEGORIES:Webinars,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Pricing-for-Creatives-BC-Cooma-Website-Hero.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250610T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250610T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030607 CREATED:20250324T015310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T015313Z UID:10000433-1749556800-1749564000@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:ONLINE (NSW): Creative's Guide to Social Media DESCRIPTION:Social media is everywhere\, as are tips and tricks to use it for business. What are the best ways for creative and arts professional 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 friendly\, up-to-date and interactive online 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\, you will learn:+ 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. \n\n\n\n‘Creative’s Guide to Social Media’ is a collaborative online 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:+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+ A One-Page Marketing Plan template 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\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\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\nAccessibility: if you have any 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-social-media-3/ CATEGORIES:Webinars,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Website-Hero-Social-Media-BC.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250528T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250528T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030607 CREATED:20250430T233513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T233516Z UID:10000454-1748455200-1748458800@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Super for Creatives DESCRIPTION:You’re entitled to super and you may not even know it! \n\n\n\nMost people working in the creative industries are entitled to superannuation\, even when they work with an ABN. That’s been the case for some time\, but the majority of creatives are unaware of this rule. There are other changes on the horizon\, especially if you have to pay other people – and yes\, the contractor rule applies then too!  \n\n\n\nThis FREE webinar will go through the rules around the super that you’re entitled to\, how to check\, what to do if you think you should have been paid\, and how to pay other people.  \n\n\n\nIn this webinar we’ll discuss: \n\n\n\n\nThe basics – what is super\, and how does it work?\n\n\n\nWho pays super\, and when it’s due\, and the changes coming. \n\n\n\nHow to work out if you’re entitled to super. \n\n\n\nWhat to do if someone owes you super.\n\n\n\nWhat to do when you have to pay other people.\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. \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 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-super-for-creatives/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Webinar-Super-for-Creatives-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250520T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250520T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030607 CREATED:20250324T015422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T015424Z UID:10000431-1747764000-1747771200@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:ONLINE (NSW): Creative's Guide to Funding DESCRIPTION:A workshop dedicated to the basics of how to write\, manage and maintain funding.   \n\n\n\nGrants\, funding\, procurement\, scholarships and awards are often held up as the holy grail of a successful arts career\, but this revenue stream also takes hard work\, dedication and patience. After all\, there’s no such thing as ‘free money’. ‘Creative’s Guide to Funding’ is an online workshop showcasing the basics of preparation\, application\, and acquittal for any kind of funding\, as well as getting organised for future applications. It’s packed with information and suitable for novices and more experienced funding-seekers alike. There is always more to learn about funding! \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nIn the FREE online workshop participants will learn all the following\, with a focus on arts practice and creative industries:+ The different kinds of funding available. + Creating a funding folder and deadline calendar for regular applications.+ Writing the application – and avoiding the most common errors. + Getting the money right\, with budgeting and income (including templates).+ The acquittal process – and how to recover from setbacks. + The five main ways to avoid ‘failing’ at funding. \n\n\n\nResources\, examples and templates will also be provided for a variety of applications. \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.+ Downloadable templates and project plans to support all kinds of funding applications+ 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’s the Host?Cat Dibley – Cat Dibley is a national and international creative producer with over 10 years’ experience producing dance\, theatre\, tours\, and festivals. She has worked at major theatre companies across Australia\, Europe\, and the US and founded a theatre company in 2011\, producing many shows under this banner for mainstage companies\, festivals\, and large-scale national tours. Cat has worked as a creative consultant\, story producer\, screen development producer\, educator and mentor. \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 queries or any 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. To 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-funding/ CATEGORIES:Webinars,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Website-HeroFunding-Fund.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250512T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250512T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030607 CREATED:20250505T052418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T052421Z UID:10000455-1747071000-1747076400@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Tax Basics for Creatives DESCRIPTION:A Create NSW webinar in partnership with CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS. \n\n\n\nSet yourself up as a freelancer and avoid the most common pitfalls. \n\n\n\nTax is painful but an inevitable part of surviving and thriving in the creative industries. Managing the annual and ongoing obligations of tax as a creative means getting an understanding of what’s involved in the first place\, getting organised\, and learning about the unique position that creative professionals hold in the Australian tax landscape. It’s not fun\, but a few simple tips and tricks (anda friendly face) can help. \n\n\n\n‘Tax Basics for Creatives’ is a workshop that covers the basics of how tax works for creative professionals\, the intersection between individual tax and small business\, and how key creative tax rulings can help creative practitioners in the tax world. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (Humanitix) \n\n\n\nWith a specific focus on the arts and creative industries\, this workshop will cover: \n\n\n\n+ Understanding what basics of how tax works – jargon\, income\, expenses\, and what to pay.+ How to calculate ‘taxable income’ and ‘assessable income’.+ The key creative tax rulings\, and what they mean in practical terms.+ Hobby vs Business\, how to work it out\, and why it matters.+ The basics of tax deductions and how to figure out what you’re entitled to.+ Easy tips and tricks for getting organisation\, record keeping\, and cloud accounting platforms.+ Where to get help – an introduction to the Groovy Accountants. \n\n\n\nAll participants of this workshop receive:  \n\n\n\n+ Access to a licensed version of the webinar. + Access to a Dropbox folder 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. \n\n\n\nWho’s it for?A webinar for individual creative and arts practitioners\, freelancers\, start-ups\, and arts entrepreneurs from beginners to established. \n\n\n\nWho are the Hosts?Join Monica Davidson\, Creative Plus Business Director + Doyenne. \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL. Click the Book Now link below to reserve your place now. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (Humanitix) \n\n\n\nAbout CREATE EXCHANGELaunching in early 2025\, Create Exchange is a program designed to support individual NSW artists and creative practitioners with the skills to thrive in their creative business. \n\n\n\nThis series of webinars\, presented by Create NSW\, will feature artists and leading industry experts who will provide you with the tools to navigate the business fundamentals of contracts\, copyrights\, grant application writing and more. \n\n\n\nSuited for individual creative practitioners\, this webinar series will provide essential skills to establish a successful\, sustainable and thriving creative practice. URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/webinar-tax-basics-for-creatives/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Create-Exchange-WEbsite-header-Tax-Time.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250430T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250430T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030607 CREATED:20250327T213255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T213257Z UID:10000439-1746036000-1746039600@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR: From Expert to Teacher DESCRIPTION:Transforming your creative practice and hard-earned expertise into meaningful learning experiences for others is a fantastic way to diversify your income and grow as an artist. \n\n\n\n“From Expert to Teacher” is a practical webinar designed specifically for creative professionals who want to teach. We’ll be chatting to experts who have created compelling educational programs from their arts experience\, discussing the continuum between casual classes and workshops to academic lecturing\, and ways to find an audience for your expertise.   \n\n\n\nWe’ll also chat about: \n\n\n\n\nKnowing when you’re ready to turn your skills into something teachable;\n\n\n\nIdentifying and addressing gaps in your knowledge;\n\n\n\nDistinguishing between personal experience and transferable teachable knowledge;\n\n\n\nThe nitty gritty and why it matters – venue\, structure\, experience;\n\n\n\nHow to follow-up and build relationships for future bookings.\n\n\n\n\nRegardless of your creative practice\, “From Expert to Teacher” will share strategic insights and practical tools for emerging educators. \n\n\n\nPart of our Evening Education series! \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWhat’s Included?A 60 minute webinar with our creative industries experts (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. \n\n\n\nNick Bolton – Nick is an award-winning all-media producer. He has provided strategic thinking\, content production and distribution for clients in the government\, corporate and enterprise sectors. He has also written\, directed and produced a wide variety of screen content. Nick is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Ten Alphas\, a production company based in Sydney and Wollongong. He also works as an actor and presenter in a wide range of screen content and theatrical productions. \n\n\n\nEmmie Murphy – Emmie originally trained as a singer and performer\, then worked across the community sector in service provision\, quality and project management and community education. Emmie eventually put one foot in each world and developed a model called Community Spiral Work about how to use creativity and the arts to create positive change in the community\, opened a community creative school in the Hunter Valley\, and bought a tricycle. In between running Wild Learning and helping others launch their creative projects\, she is a singer and painter and does ALL the crafts. \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 queries or access requirements\, please email fiona@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 \n\n\n\nNew to CROWDCAST? Check out our handy ‘How to register and use Crowdcast’ Guide here. URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/webinar-from-expert-to-teacher/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Webinar-Hero-From-Expert-to-Teacher.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250429T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250429T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030607 CREATED:20250324T020617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T020619Z UID:10000436-1745949600-1745956800@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:ONLINE (NSW): Creative's Guide To Marketing DESCRIPTION:Many creatives hate the idea of selling\, but what if marketing could be more than impersonal hustle? How about a strategic approach that focuses on people first?  \n\n\n\nMarketing is one of the most despised and least understood aspects of running a creative business or working in the arts. Most creatives hate to sell and would rather be making than hustling.  However\, there is a simple solution to making marketing more palatable – take out the sales and focus on the strategy. The ‘Creative’s Guide To Marketing’ FREE online workshop shares a simple six-step marketing approach that has been designed to take the pain out of promotion.   \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nYou will learn the following\, with a special focus on arts practice and creative industries: \n\n\n\n+ Re-imagining traditional marketing in a way that makes sense for creativity and the arts.+ Getting the foundational elements of “YOU” marketing right\, without the terror of a deadline. + Understating the breadth of our ‘customers’\, from clients to funding bodies to audience.+ Knowing and learning from our peers\, and from word-of-mouth.+ Choosing the best digital and ‘old school’ tactics to help achieve your marketing goals.  \n\n\n\nMore resources and templates will also be provided to help create a marketing action plan. This workshop has been designed by creatives for creatives and includes ideas for ‘homework’.  \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?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 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-marketing-4/ CATEGORIES:Webinars,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Website-HeroMarketingSut.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250401T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250401T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030607 CREATED:20250217T030803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T033940Z UID:10000423-1743512400-1743519600@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:KANDOS: Time Management for Creatives DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event in partnership with Arts Out West. \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: \n\n\n\n+ 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\nJoin us for the day!We encourage you book for both workshops and meet fellow creatives.Please book for both events separately through Business Connect.+ 10:00am ‘Pricing for Creatives’ workshop with Creative Plus Business (book here)+ 12:00pm Enjoy networking with fellow creatives+ 1:00pm ‘Time Management for Creatives’ workshop with Creative Plus Business+ 3:00pm Workshops conclude \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 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 fiona@creativeplusbusiness.com. \n\n\n\nVenue: WAYOUT Artspace\, 71 Angus Ave\, Kandos NSW 2848 \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/kandos-time-management-for-creatives/ CATEGORIES:Webinars,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Website-HeroTimeManageme.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250401T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250401T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030607 CREATED:20250217T030705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T034321Z UID:10000422-1743501600-1743508800@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:KANDOS: Pricing for Creatives DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event in partnership with Arts Out West. \n\n\n\nWhat should I charge? This question plagues creative practitioners and arts no matter what industry. There are answers\, but they are fascinating and complicated. \n\n\n\nWorking out what to charge for creative products and services can be a colossal challenge. Where to even start? ‘Pricing for Creatives’ is a practical workshop that covers the basics of figuring out the price point for creative work\, including calculating costs and understanding the marketplace what to charge for creative products and services. ‘Pricing for Creatives’ is vital for any creative struggling to understand the value of their own work\, and how to share that value with others. It’s a fun and relaxed workshop that explores a variety of practical options for pricing\, specifically designed for artists\, makers and creatives.  \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWith a specific focus on the arts and creative industries\, this workshop covers:+ The beginnings of the process and working out how much everything costs.+ Working out the Unit Cost measurement\, and its place to the costing process.+ The value of time\, and how to measure effectively.+ Choosing the right pricing method for your products and services.+ Understanding how to evaluate the marketplace with the right kind of research.+ The Psychology of Pricing\, and how it impacts on what you can charge for your work. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?  All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed full of 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\nAll questions are welcome in this relaxed\, safe and inclusive workshop. Participants are also encouraged to share their own experiences and network with their fellow practitioners.  \n\n\n\nJoin us for the day!We encourage you to book for both workshops and meet fellow creatives.Please book separately for both workshops through Business Connect. + 10:00am ‘Pricing for Creatives’ workshop with Creative Plus Business+ 12:00pm Enjoy networking with fellow creatives+ 1:00pm ‘Time Management for Creatives’ workshop with Creative Plus Business (book here)+ 3:00pm Workshops conclude \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 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: WAYOUT Artspace\, 71 Angus Street\, Kandos NSW 2848BOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWhat is NSW Business Connect? Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. Creative Plus Business provides confidential\, independent business advice and skills training for small and medium creative businesses across NSW as part of the NSW Government’s Business Connect program. \n\n\n\nCreative Plus Business is an approved independent provider for Service NSW Business Connect until June 2025. URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/kandos-pricing-for-creatives/ CATEGORIES:Webinars,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Pricing-for-Creatives-BC-Cooma-Website-Hero.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250326T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250326T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030607 CREATED:20250226T032409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T005855Z UID:10000426-1743012000-1743015600@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:ONLINE (National): Funding F#!k-Up's DESCRIPTION:Applying for funding can be a nightmare\, especially when all your hard work results in zero dollars. You are not alone! Even successful applicants can fail\, more than once\, and in spectacular fashion. Join us in our no-holds-barred free webinar ‘Funding F#!k Ups’ where we expose the most common grant application mistakes that lead to rejection\, and hear real-life war stories from our panel of funding experts. Learn from others’ failures and prepare to turn those f*#k ups into funding success! \n\n\n\nPart of our Evening Education Series! \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWhat’s Included?A 60 minute webinar with our creative industries experts (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\, and arts entrepreneurs from beginners to established (international sign-ups welcome!). This webinar will also be helpful for those managing small to medium arts organisations who would like more insight into neurodiversity in practice. \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. \n\n\n\nMonica will be being joined by: \n\n\n\nCat Dibley – Cat Dibley is a creative industry specialist and can support customers anywhere. Cat is a national and international creative producer with over 12 years’ experience producing dance\, theatre\, tours\, and festivals. She has worked at major theatre companies across Australia\, Europe\, and the US and founded a theatre company in 2011\, producing many shows under this banner for mainstage companies\, festivals\, and large-scale national tours. \n\n\n\nCat has developed several mentorship programs\, most recently a Producer Mentorship program for CALD artists. Cat worked with City of Sydney to increase the scope of this program which now includes mentorship for directors; early career actors; and school children in regional and remote areas. Cat also worked as Manager of Strategic Projects and Engagement at Create NSW\, developing a $2.5 million cross-government partnership program with the Department of Regional NSW\, and supporting the Arts Culture and Funding Program. \n\n\n\nCat specialises as a Coach and will soon be accredited with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) specialising in support for creative businesses and artists. Her areas of interest are navigating significant transitions and change\, defining the “Ideal Self”\, designing a long-term vision for your business\, and managing wellbeing.  \n\n\n\nRobbi James – Robbi is a producer\, theatre maker\, and marketing whizz who has built a portfolio career across media\, business and brand development\, public relations\, and project management. He is a founding member and Executive Director of multi-award-winning production company Rogue Projects\, where he has produced fifteen fully-staged works in Australia and internationally\, and the Cannes-award winning short film Refused Classification. Before joining the Creative Plus Business leadership team he led national touring company Critical Stages Touring as its CEO\, and has been a cultural consultant for organisations large and small\, including the Arts Council of Korea. He is currently also the producer of Salon\, the NSW arts market and conference for theatre in NSW/ACT\, at Arts on Tour. \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 queries or access requirements\, please email fiona@creativeplusbusiness.com. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be provided via Crowdcast. REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL. Click the Book Now link below to reserve your place now. BOOK NOW \n\n\n\nNew to CROWDCAST webinars? Download our easy ‘How to Crowdcast’ Guide here. URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-national-funding-fk-ups/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CROWDCAST-FFU-2025-hero.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250314T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250314T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030607 CREATED:20250203T043511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T053207Z UID:10000407-1741957200-1741964400@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:HUNTER: Creative's Guide to Social Media DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event in partnership with Arts Upper Hunter. \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 professional 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\, you will learn: \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. \n\n\n\n‘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 one-page marketing plan template 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\nJoin us for the day!We encourage you to stay for lunch and to meet fellow creatives. \n\n\n\n+ 10:00am ‘The Freelance Five’ workshop with Creative Plus Business (book here)+ 12:00pm Enjoy sandwiches for lunch and networking with fellow creatives+ 1:00pm ‘Creative’s Guide to Social Media’ workshop with Creative Plus Business+ 3:00pm Workshops conclude \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\nWho is presenting?Emmie Murphy – Emmie Murphy has one foot planted firmly in each world – the arts and small business – and loves helping people turn their creative work into a business reality. She has been an educator for 15+ years and is focused on delivering practical\, actionable training where you walk away knowing how to do things\, not just why you should. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email fiona@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nVENUE: Muswellbrook Arts Centre\, 1-3 Bridge St\, Muswellbrook NSW 2333 \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/muswellbrook-creatives-guide-to-social-media/ CATEGORIES:Webinars,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Website-Hero-Social-Media-BC.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250314T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250314T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030607 CREATED:20250203T043356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T053136Z UID:10000416-1741946400-1741953600@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:HUNTER: The Freelance Five DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event in partnership with Arts Upper Hunter. \n\n\n\nCreative professionals will usually consider freelancing at some stage—it’s the nature of the industry. What are the five biggest pitfalls\, and how to avoid them? \n\n\n\nA career in the creative industries will very often involve at least one foray into freelancing—whether we like it or not! Everyone from curious hobbyists to regular employees will probably need to understand the basics—not to mention those who have deliberately chosen the freelance life. ‘The Freelance Five’ is a fast\, fun\, and practical FREE presentation specifically designed for creative practitioners and arts professionals with absolutely no business skills\, to help them get the five most important elements of creative freelancing right. It’s a workshop designed by creatives for creatives and facilitated by those who have lived the life and have stories to share. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn the following\, with a focus on arts practice and creative industries:+ Step One: Setting up the freelance business properly\, including registrations and ABNs.+ Step Two: Getting ready to make (and spend) the money\, using best practice and tech.+ Step Three: Understanding how insurance works for freelancers (boring but necessary!).+ Step Four: Making the deal legal and using MOUs and agreements as protection.+ Step Five: Preparing for marketing\, self-promotion and relationship building. \n\n\n\nMore links and resources will also be shared about superannuation\, tax and licensing. \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?Emmie Murphy – Emmie Murphy has one foot planted firmly in each world – the arts and small business – and loves helping people turn their creative work into a business reality. She has been an educator for 15+ years and is focused on delivering practical\, actionable training where you walk away knowing how to do things\, not just why you should. \n\n\n\nJoin us for the day!We encourage you to stay for lunch and to meet fellow creatives. \n\n\n\n+ 10:00am ‘The Freelance Five’ workshop with Creative Plus Business+ 12:00pm Enjoy a light lunch and networking with fellow creatives+ 1:00pm ‘Creative’s Guide to Social Media’ workshop with Creative Plus Business (Book here)+ 3:00pm Workshops conclude \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: Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre\, 1-3 Bridge St\, Muswellbrook NSW 2333. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWhat is NSW Business Connect? Service NSW Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you start or grow your small business. Creative Plus Business provides confidential\, independent business advice and skills training for small and medium creative businesses across NSW as part of the NSW Government’s Business Connect program.Creative Plus Business is an approved independent provider for Service NSW Business Connect. URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/muswellbrook-the-freelance-five/ CATEGORIES:Webinars,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Website-Hero.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR