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SUMMARY:SYDNEY: Creative's Guide to Funding
DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event in partnership with the Old Fitz Theatre’s New Work Festival. \n\n\n\nA workshop dedicated to the basics of how to write\, manage and maintain creative grants.   \n\n\n\nGrants\, 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 a workshop showcasing the basics of preparation\, application\, and acquittal for any kind of creative grant\, 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 workshop participants will learn all the following\, with a focus on arts practice and creative industries: \n\n\n\n+ The different kinds of grants 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 funding applications. \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.+ 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 hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nVenue: The Old Fitz Theatre\, 129 Dowling Street Woolloomooloo \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.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/sydney-creatives-guide-to-funding/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:ONLINE (NSW): Pricing for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:What 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 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: \n\n\n\n+ The beginnings of the process and working out how much everything costs.  \n\n\n\n+ Working out the Unit Cost measurement\, and its place in the costing process.  \n\n\n\n+ The value of time\, and how to measure effectively. \n\n\n\n+ Choosing the right pricing method for your products and services.  \n\n\n\n+ Understanding how to evaluate the marketplace with the right kind of research.  \n\n\n\n+ 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: \n\n\n\n+ Lifetime access to a dedicated Pricing for Creatives Dropbox folder full of additional resources and workbooks to help continue the learning after the workshop. \n\n\n\n+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop. \n\n\n\n+ 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? 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 also 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 any queries or access requirements\, please email hello@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.  \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.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-nsw-pricing-for-creatives/
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SUMMARY:MARRICKVILLE: What's It Worth?
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE INNER WEST CREATIVE NETWORK.  \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? What’s It Worth? 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. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW via Inner West Creative Network website. Free for members. \n\n\n\nWith a specific focus on the arts and creative industries\, this workshop covers: \n\n\n\n+ 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: \n\n\n\n+ 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\nWho is it for? Creative freelancers\, established practitioners\, arts organisations.  \n\n\n\nWho is presenting? 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 any queries or access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nVenue: Marrickville Pavilion 313 Marrickville Rd\, Marrickville NSW 2204 \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW via Inner West Creative Network website. Free for members.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/marrickville-whats-it-worth/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T042346
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SUMMARY:ONLINE (NSW): Creative's Guide to Branding
DESCRIPTION:Personal and professional branding is an essential marketing tool for creative practitioners\, but understanding and creating branding can be a challenge. \n\n\n\nBranding can be a tricky concept to comprehend\, and many creative freelancers and arts professionals don’t understand how to make it work. In a crowded marketplace full of mixed promotional messages\, a compelling personal and professional brand can help a creative practitioner\, organisation or arts business stand out from the crowd. Creatives who make the most of their branding can build a loyal community of audience\, clients and customers that are engaged and interested\, willing to spend money\, and happy to spread the word. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWith a specific focus on the arts and creative industries\, this workshop covers: \n\n\n\n+ The definitions of branding\, and how it applies to people working in the creative industry.+ How to understand branding as it applies on a personal and professional level.+ Your Core Values\, how to define them as they make all the difference.+ Discussion of your Personal Brand\, and how it applies to creative practitioners.+ An introduction to Colour Theory and why it helps to communicate your brand.+ Extending from the personal into a Business\, Organisational and/or Creative Brand.+ ‘Brand Pillars’\, the practical steps to help participants bring their branding A-Game \n\n\n\n‘Creative’s Guide to Branding’ is a collaborative workshop and participants will be encouraged to ask questions\, share experiences and ideas\, make connections and foster peer relationships. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?  All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources helpful links.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop. + A Workbook to assist with the practical elements of 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 Marketing Manager of 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’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 queries or access requirements\, please email hello@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.  \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.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-nsw-creatives-guide-to-branding/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240919T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240919T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T042346
CREATED:20240711T050853Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE (NSW): How to Start a Creative Business
DESCRIPTION:Curious about turning your creative practice into a fully-fledged small business? Loving your artistic hobby\, and wondering if you have the chops for freelancing? \n\n\n\nThis fun and friendly online workshop will cover all the essentials you need to get the basics of creative business right\, and avoid some of the most common pitfalls that artists can experience when entering the world of self-employment and freelancing. ‘How to Start a Creative Business’ was designed by creative practitioners for absolute beginners\, and it’s a friendly safe space where every question is a good question\, and the mysteries of business will become a little clearer. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nYou will learn all the following\, with a special focus on arts practice and creative industries: \n\n\n\n+ Setting goals and making a plan for your start-up journey\,+ The basics of business including ABNs\, structures\, business names and licences\,+ The legal steps to registering your business\,+ Getting ready for managing the money\,+ Preparing for marketing and promotion\,+ Where to go for more help. \n\n\n\n‘How to Start a Creative Business’ is your passport to a world where you can be creative\, make money from your craft\, and love your work. \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?Brooke Scobie lives on Darkinjung land as a queer First Nations single mum\, writer\, podcaster\, business mentor\, and dedicated artist manager. With over 15 years working in the community services sector and a half-decade within the arts\, Brooke seamlessly marries their passion for creative expression with a profound understanding of the needs of community. They have been published widely as a poet and writer\, clinching 2nd place in the 2020 Judith Wright Poetry Prize. \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.Accessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements\, please email hello@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. BOOK 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.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-nsw-how-to-start-a-creative-business/
CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240924T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T042346
CREATED:20240714T235103Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE (NSW): Financial Literacy for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:You can be a professional creative without being a starving artist. Financial literacy may not come naturally\, but the secrets of managing money can be learned. \n\n\n\nMaking a living and building a business means understanding how money works\, but the financial situation for creatives can be tricky. Navigating the numbers is not always a happy place\, emotions can be overpowering\, and who ever learned the basics of business money and financial literacy during their arts training? ‘Financial Literacy for Creatives’ is a surprisingly fun and practical workshop designed specifically by creatives\, for creatives\, with a range of tips and insights into navigating the realities of financial management in a professional arts practice. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn all the following\, with a focus on professional arts practice: \n\n\n\n+ Introduction to the ‘Famine and the Feast’\, and understanding how to weather the natural ups and downs of creative income.+ Ways to make better financial decisions by using the cost-benefits analysis tool.+ Learning the basics of budgets and cash flow projection to help navigate financial irregularity.+ The essential paperwork\, including managing invoices and receipts.+ Practical steps to getting financially organised\, including the best cloud accounting tools.+ More resources and places to go for help. \n\n\n\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!Who is Presenting?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 also worked as a creative consultant\, story producer\, screen development producer\, educator and mentor. \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 hello@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.  \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.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-nsw-financial-literacy-for-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240925T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240925T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T042346
CREATED:20240813T070102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T043718Z
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SUMMARY:SYDNEY: Creative's Guide to Marketing
DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event in partnership with the Old Fitz Theatre’s New Work Festival. \n\n\n\nMany 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’ 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\nParticipants will learn all the following\, with a 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. \n\n\n\nThis 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 Marketing Plan Template and Action Plan Template to assist with future marketing\,+ 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?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\nAccessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nVenue: The Old Fitz Theatre\, 129 Dowling Street Woolloomooloo \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.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/creatives-guide-to-marketing-old-fitz/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240925T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240925T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T042346
CREATED:20240813T062535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T043152Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE (National): NEURO-SPICY NEURO-SPARKLY
DESCRIPTION:Neurodiverse.Neurosparkly.Neurospicy. \n\n\n\nNo matter what we call it\, living life with an extraordinary brain can be interesting\, especially when also trying to build a professional life as a creative practitioner.  \n\n\n\nThis FREE webinar is a thought-provoking conversation with four creatives sharing their personal experience of navigating the complexities of the creative industry. With open minds and vulnerable hearts our panelists will discuss their unique perspectives and offer a platform for conversation\, questions\, and the sharing of lived experience to foster a deeper understanding of neurodiversity and its impact on living and working as a creative professional.  \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?  Wendi Lanham – Wendi Lanham is an actor\, presenter\, model\, and the General Manager of Creative Plus Business. She has a wealth of experience combining business and creative practice\, and loves teaching individuals and businesses how to expand their networks\, unlock new opportunities\, and foster collaborations for mutual growth. \n\n\n\nEmmie Hallett – Emmie Hallett 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\nBrooke Scobie – Brooke Scobie lives on Darkinjung land as a queer First Nations single mum\, writer\, podcaster\, business mentor\, and dedicated artist manager. With over 15 years working in the community services sector and a half-decade within the arts\, Brooke seamlessly marries their passion for creative expression with a profound understanding of the needs of community. They have been published widely as a poet and writer\, clinching 2nd place in the 2020 Judith Wright Poetry Prize. \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
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-national-neuro-spicy-neuro-sparkly/
CATEGORIES:Webinars,Workshops
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SUMMARY:ONLINE (NSW): Creatives Guide to Super and Insurance
DESCRIPTION:Oh so boring\, and so necessary. All creative practitioners and arts professionals should be able to understand the basics of superannuation and insurance. \n\n\n\nInsurance is a necessary for every creative project\, arts organisation and small business. Superannuation is a tricky topic with ever-changing rules and special caveats for the creative industries.  Creative’s Guide to Super and Insurance is a comprehensive and surprisingly fun workshop that covers both dreary subjects in detail. It’s been written by creatives and specifically designed for those that need details for their professional practice.  \n\n\n\nThe first hour details what insurance is\, understanding your duty of care as a creative professional\, the different kinds available\, and where to go for more help. The second hour examines how superannuation works for creatives and the rules for paying\, and being paid\, your super.  \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWith a specific focus on the arts and creative industries\, this workshop will cover: \n\n\n\n+ Understanding Liability\, Duty of Care and the consequences of a breach of responsibility. + How to conduct a comprehensive Risk Assessment for projects and organisations. + The Details (and Pros vs Cons) of the main insurance considerations –  Public Liability\, Professional Indemnity\, Equipment\, Volunteer\, Income Protection and Worker’s Comp. + The basics of how superannuation works for everyone in Australia. + The ‘Superannuation Guarantee for Contractors’ and the caveats for creatives. + How to access outstanding superannuation from freelance clients\, and pay other people. Participants can also ask questions and get access to more resources and support. \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!Who is Presenting?Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist and filmmaker. In 2014 Monica completed her Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business at AFTRS\, and was appointed as the first NSW Creative Industries Business Advisor by the Department of Industry. Shortly after she founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, which is dedicated to educating creative people about small business and marketing skills. In 2019\, Monica was awarded the QUT Creative Enterprise Australia award for being a Creative Trailblazer that “advocates\, mentors\, donates\, educates and advises within Australia’s creative economy”. Monica continues to work as a writer\, filmmaker and occasional performer. \n\n\n\nWhat is CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements\, please email hello@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.  \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.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-nsw-creatives-guide-to-super-and-insurance/
CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Workshops
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SUMMARY:MT GAMBIER: Artselerate SA
DESCRIPTION:Submit Your Application\n\n\n\nDownload the Program\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Partnership with the Government of South Australia’s Office for Small and Family Business. \n\n\n\nARTSELERATE SA is a unique program specifically for creative practitioners and arts professionals that combines all the benefits of a business incubator\, start-up accelerator\, creative collaboration and networking opportunity. The outcome is a fast and practical approach to business and strategic planning for creatives making their own work. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\n\n\n\nHere’s what to expect if you join us for Artselerate: \n\n\n\n\n+  A little bit of pre-work to introduce the incubator content\, with a focus on cultural safety.\n\n\n\n+  2 x 2 day sessions full of tutorials\, guest speakers\, practical activities\, resource sharing\, and networking opportunities.\n\n\n\n+  4 x 1-hour creative business mentor meetings (optional extra).\n\n\n\n+  Participation in our guided ‘Buddy’ peer support program.\n\n\n\n+  Ongoing connection to the Artselerate Alumni.\n\n\n\n\nPlus a whole lot more. Phew! So much goodness jam packed into one program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho’s it For?\n\n\n\nArtselerate is a program designed for creative practitioners at any stage of their professional development—it’s a safe and structured melting pot of experiences\, attitudes\, and ideas to get your planning done! \n\n\n\nYou could be… \n\n\n\n\n+  An individual artist or maker from any area of the creative industry\n\n\n\n+  A recent graduate or fledgling freelancer just getting started\n\n\n\n+  Someone representing a small creative organisation or arts not-for-profit\n\n\n\n+  A leader from a mid-sized arts or screen organisation who doesn’t have the financial resources to hire a consultant or participate in a more expensive program\n\n\n\n\nOr anything in between! \n\n\n\nWe welcome keen beans who are based in South Australia from any area of creative practice. Ideally\, you are committed to improving your professional and creative capacity and developing your business and marketing skills in an accelerated way\, using a practical methodology. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho is Presenting?\n\n\n\nMonica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist and filmmaker. In 2014 Monica completed her Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business at AFTRS\, and was appointed as the first NSW Creative Industries Business Advisor by the Department of Industry. Shortly after she founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, which is dedicated to educating creative people about small business and marketing skills. In 2019\, Monica was awarded the QUT Creative Enterprise Australia award for being a Creative Trailblazer that “advocates\, mentors\, donates\, educates and advises within Australia’s creative economy”. Monica continues to work as a writer\, filmmaker and occasional performer. \n\n\n\nOur special guest speakers for Mt Gambier are:  \n\n\n\n\nAlysha Herrmann – Writer\, Performance Maker\, Community Organiser\, and Creative Producer.\n\n\n\nJeff McCann – Visual Artist\, Illustrator\, and Creative Maker.\n\n\n\nFrida Las Vegas – Fashion Designer\, Visual Artist.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?\n\n\n\nWe’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Details\n\n\n\nParticipants will need to attend 2 x 2-day sessions\, along with some self-managed learning and optional mentoring sessions. Each program day runs from 9.30am to 5pm:  \n\n\n\n\n+ Friday 27th & Saturday 28th September\n\n\n\n+ Friday 25th & Saturday 26th October \n\n\n\n\nVenue: The Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre\, Mount Gambier \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Fine Print\n\n\n\n\n+  Suitable applicants will be chosen on a first-in first-served basis.\n\n\n\n+  There is a fee attached to attendance of $150 + gst. There are options available for people who require a subsidy of 50%\, or sponsorship.\n\n\n\n+  You will be notified of the outcome of this EOI within 5 weeks of applying. You will then be sent a link for payment.\n\n\n\n+  You can be from any area of practice\, including screen\, music\, performing arts\,  design\, fashion\, visuals arts\, writing and multi-arts.\n\n\n\n+  Previous experience in creative business\, freelancing or within an arts organisation is not compulsory\, but some degree of professional experience is preferred.\n\n\n\n+  You must be aged over 18\, and be a resident of South Australia in order to participate.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSubmit Your Application\n\n\n\nDownload the Program\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nARTSELERATE SA is an initiative of the Government of South Australia’s Office for Small and Family Business and the South Australian Small Business Strategy 2023 – 2030. \n\n\n\nThis event has closed. Please email fiona@creativeplusbusiness.com for information about our next Artselerate.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/mt-gambier-artselerate-sa/
CATEGORIES:Business Incubator,Workshops
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