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SUMMARY:ONLINE (NSW): Future Planning for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:A business or strategic plan is more than a way to make a bank or funder happy. It can be a truly invaluable tool to help you figure out where you’re going – and why.   \n\n\n\nSummarising your creative business or arts organisation into a written plan is a great idea\, but without guidance it can become a stale and unused document that never gets implemented. ‘Future Planning for Creatives’ is an online workshop that reframes and explains the planning process in a way specifically designed for creative learners\, and with a focus on creating practical action plans that work. With plenty or templates and tools to discuss\, this friendly and real-world workshop will help arts practitioners from beginners to more experience professionals. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nParticipants will discuss the following\, with a focus on arts practice and creative industries: \n\n\n\n+ The planning process in general\, and how to understand the different types.+ A look at the ‘traditional’ business and strategic plan\, and the sections to focus on.+ The importance of understanding the benefits of a vision\, mission and values statement.+ Choosing the right template for your purposes.+ The reality of planning a professional approach with a busy personal life and artistic practice. \n\n\n\nResources and templates will also be provided for a variety of both business and strategic plans. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive: \n\n\n\n+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+ A practical Workbook to assist with the interactive elements of the workshops.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. We have a whole team ready to help! \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Wendi Lanham – Wendi Lanham is an actor\, presenter\, model\, and Head of Operations at Creative Plus Business. She has a wealth of experience combining business and creative practice and is well-versed in the myriad ways artists can make money to weather the famine and feast of creative income more effectively. \n\n\n\nWhat 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. \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-future-planning-for-creatives-2/
CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Workshops
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SUMMARY:SYDNEY: THRIVE CONNECT 1
DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event supported by the City of Sydney. \n\n\n\nNew Year. New Business. New You. \n\n\n\nJoin us for the very first THRIVE CONNECT meetup event\, and the official launch of THRIVE SYDNEY. This quarterly series of meaningful meetups will combine networking with skills development for creative practitioners\, artists\, innovators\, and small businesses\, hosted at hubs and venues across the Sydney CBD. Each event will include a guest speaker and theme\, with suggested conversation topics to make networking easier and connections more interesting. \n\n\n\nTHRIVE CONNECT ONE is all about getting your creative house in order. After all\, it’s not just about your clients\, it’s about you too. Our guest speaker\, commercial artist and entrepreneur Jeff McCann\, will be sharing his insights on the way he harnesses simple systems and tools to generate new opportunities and keep on top of the business side of things so his creative work can thrive. Meet other creatives from across the city and leave with the inspiration plus practical tips to put your best foot forward this year. \n\n\n\nRegistration is FREE and every THRIVE CONNECT includes plenty of time for networking (nibbles included). \n\n\n\nBOOK HERE VIA HUMANITIX \n\n\n\nVenue: HOTEL CBD\, Level 4\, 52 King Street\, Sydney \n\n\n\nWHO’S SPEAKING?Jeff McCann (he/they) is an artist\, illustrator & maker living on Gadigal Land in Sydney. He creates inclusive work that celebrates the making process while encouraging his audience to step into his world and get involved. Exploring themes of play\, childhood nostalgia\, world building\, games and the natural environment. His work can range from murals\, public art\, community engagement projects and artwork licensing; through to wearable art\, illustration\, collaborations and small batch products. Jeff has created work for the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA)\, City of Sydney\, Westfield\, Reverse Garbage\, Twenty10\, Merivale\, Sydney Swans\, and Heaps Gay. \n\n\n\nWHAT’S THRIVE?THRIVE SYDNEY is a new program of events\, mentoring\, and online experiences designed to enhance the professional development and wellbeing of Sydney’s artists and creative community. Supported by the City of Sydney and produced by Creative Plus Business\, THRIVE brings to the city four initiatives to help creative professionals and artists come together\, hear from inspiring industry leaders\, access free professional development opportunities\, and build new creative and professional networks. \n\n\n\nBy attending a THRIVE Connect event you’ll gain access to a dedicated private LinkedIn group\, the THRIVE Toolkit (a trove of online resources\, business templates\, and a free professional and business development course)\, and be able to book in with a creative industries specialist for free mentoring about your practice or business. \n\n\n\nWHAT’S CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nBOOK HERE VIA HUMANITIX \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email fiona@creativeplusbusiness.com.The venue entry is on street level and has lift access to Level 4.  \n\n\n\nWant to know more about THRIVE? \n\n\n\nVisit the Thrive website here. \n\n\n\nInterested in the next upcoming THRIVE CONNECT events? Check out the events page here or register to get updates here.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/sydney-thrive-connect-1/
CATEGORIES:Business Incubator,Workshops
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SUMMARY:ONLINE (NSW): Creative's Guide to Branding
DESCRIPTION:Personal and professional branding is an essential marketing tool for creative practitioners\, but understanding and creating branding can be a challenge. \n\n\n\nBranding can be a tricky concept to comprehend\, and many creative freelancers and arts professionals don’t understand how to make it work. In a crowded marketplace full of mixed promotional messages\, a compelling personal and professional brand can help a creative practitioner\, organisation or arts business stand out from the crowd. Creatives who make the most of their branding can build a loyal community of audience\, clients and customers that are engaged and interested\, willing to spend money\, and happy to spread the word. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWith a specific focus on the arts and creative industries\, this online workshop covers: \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\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? 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 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. \n\n\n\nCreative Plus Business is an approved independent provider for Service NSW Business Connect.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-nsw-creatives-guide-to-branding-3/
CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Workshops
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SUMMARY:LEICHHARDT: Guide to Marketing for Indigenous Creatives
DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event in partnership with Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Co-operative. \n\n\n\nMarketing Made Easy: A People-First Approach for Aboriginal Creatives. \n\n\n\nAre you an Aboriginal artist or creative that needs help with marketing? Tired of the hustle of selling your work? Discover a more authentic and effective approach that puts people at the heart of your marketing strategy. Our FREE ‘Guide to Marketing for Indigenous Creatives’ workshop offers a simple\, six-step framework designed to make promotion enjoyable and rewarding. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nBy focusing on building genuine connections and understanding your audience\, you’ll 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?Brooke 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 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: Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Co-operative\, 55-59 Flood St\, Leichhardt\, SydneyNSW 2040 \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. \n\n\n\nImage: Jasmine Sarin showcasing her artwork as part of a live artwork activation for NAIDOC Week. Photo courtesy Boomalli.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/sydney-creatives-guide-to-marketing/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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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\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWith a specific focus on the arts and creative industries\, this online workshop will cover: \n\n\n\n+ 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: \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\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.  \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-websites-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars,Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250314T120000
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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
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250314T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T063109
CREATED:20250203T043511Z
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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
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250315T121500
DTSTAMP:20260409T063109
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SUMMARY:LAKE MACQUARIE: Creative's Guide to Branding
DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event in partnership with Lake Macquarie City Council as part of their LIVE and LOCAL professional development day. \n\n\n\nPersonal 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: \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\nJoin us for the day! Join us for lunch (included when you book both workshops) and to meet fellow creatives! \n\n\n\n+ 10:00am ‘Creative’s Guide to Branding’ workshop with Creative Plus Business+ 12:00pm Enjoy a light lunch and join us to hear a short presentation by Alex Wisser from Cementa Festival + 1:45pm ‘Networking Tips for Creatives‘ short workshop with Creative Plus Business+ 2:45pm Workshops conclude \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 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: Warners Bay Theatre\, Lake Street\, Warners Bay \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. \n\n\n\nThis professional development event is delivered as part of the Live and Local program. Live and Local is presented by Lake Macquarie City Council in partnership with the Live Music Office\, OneMusic Australia and APRA AMCOS. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Music Australia. 
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/lake-macquarie-creatives-guide-to-branding/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250315T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250315T150000
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CREATED:20250206T013736Z
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SUMMARY:LAKE MACQUARIE: Networking Tips for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event in partnership with Lake Macquarie City Council as part of their LIVE and LOCAL professional development day. \n\n\n\nNetworking\, meeting new people\, developing relationships –all terrifying stuff. Entering the world of networking without a plan or strategy – even scarier! \n\n\n\nNetworking is a necessity in the creative industries\, but many practitioners consider it to be the stuff of nightmares. ‘Networking Tips for Creatives’ is an entertaining hybrid between traditional workshop and social event designed to encourage creative people to get to know each other\, while acknowledging the horror\, and sharing a few tips at the same time. The first half is dedicated to learning the most effective strategy for effective networking\, including preparation and follow up. The second half is a practical opportunity to rehearse some of these tips in a safe and friendly environment\, while embracing the discomfort of the whole process and having a laugh. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nParticipants will discuss the following tips and share their thoughts about: \n\n\n\n+ Preparing for the event\, and getting the basics right – introductions\, branding\, and cards.+ Preparing your conversation in advance and learning how to read the room.+ Tips and tricks for dealing with difficult people. + How to make the networking event a success. + The all-important (and often-ignored) follow-up process. \n\n\n\nThis is a practical workshop and participants will have the opportunity to meet each other\, practice their introductions\, and try out some of the conversation tips discussed. Please be aware that this workshop starts with a light lunch and then a a short presentation by Alex Wisser from Cementa Festival. The Networking Tips for Creatives short workshop will start at 1:45pm.  \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?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\nJoin us for the day!Join us for lunch (included when you book both workshops) and to meet fellow creatives! \n\n\n\n+ 10:00am Creative’s Guide to Branding workshop with Creative Plus Business+ 12:00pm Enjoy a light lunch and join us to hear a short presentation by Alex Wisser from Cementa Festival + 1:45pm Networking Tips for Creatives short workshop with Creative Plus Business+ 2:45pm Workshops conclude \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: Warners Bay Theatre\, Lake Street\, Warners Bay \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. \n\n\n\nThis professional development event is delivered as part of the Live and Local program. Live and Local is presented by Lake Macquarie City Council in partnership with the Live Music Office\, OneMusic Australia and APRA AMCOS. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Music Australia. 
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/lake-macquarie-networking-tips-for-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250318T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T063109
CREATED:20250217T030116Z
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SUMMARY:PORTLAND: Creative's Guide to Social Media
DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event in partnership with Arts Out West. \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 join us for both workshops and to meet fellow creatives. Please book for both events separately through Business Connect. + 10:00am ‘Creative’s Guide to Social Media’ workshop with Creative Plus Business + 12:00pm Enjoy networking with fellow creatives+ 1:00pm ‘Creative’s Guide to Pitching Your Work’ 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 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?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\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email fiona@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nVENUE:  The Foundations Portland\, 36 Williwa St\, Portland NSW 2847 \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/portland-creatives-guide-to-social-media/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250318T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T063109
CREATED:20250217T030446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T012618Z
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SUMMARY:PORTLAND: Creative's Guide to Pitching Your Work
DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event in partnership with Arts Out West. \n\n\n\nNo 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 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 workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+ A workbook to assist with the practical elements of the workshop.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. We have a whole team ready to help! \n\n\n\nJoin us for the day!We encourage you to book for both workshops and meet fellow creatives.Please book for both events separately through Business Connect. \n\n\n\n+ 10:00am ‘Creative’s Guide to Social Media’ workshop with Creative Plus Business (book here)+ 12:00pm Enjoy networking with fellow creatives+ 1:00pm ‘Creative’s Guide to Pitching Your Work’ workshop with Creative Plus Business + 3:00pm Workshops conclude \n\n\n\nWho 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\nVENUE:  The Foundations Portland\, 36 Williwa St\, Portland NSW 2847 \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/portland-creatives-guide-to-pitching-your-work/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250318T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250318T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T063109
CREATED:20250113T022826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T034336Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE (NSW): Cashflow for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:Making a living from your craft means learning\, understanding and embracing the flow of money in and out of your practice. \n\n\n\nFinancial literacy and concepts like ‘cashflow’ are necessities for creative practitioners and arts workers who want to take their passion to a professional level. ‘Cashflow for Creatives’ is a free\, online workshop designed by creative practitioners to help other artists understand and embrace the rollercoaster of income and expenses that comes with working in the arts. It’s a safe space where every question is welcome\, and the mysteries of money will become a little clearer. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn the following\, with a focus on arts practice and creative industries:+ The ‘famine and the feast’ – weathering the ups and downs of creative income.+ The flow of money out – understanding and making realistic budgets.+ The basics of forecasting and how to develop a ‘crystal ball’ for income.+ The flow of money in – understanding income and how to create regularity.+ Practical steps to getting financially organised.+ More resources and places to go for help. \n\n\n\n‘Cashflow for Creatives’ is a relaxed and interactive online workshop that guides participants with practical tools and steps tailor made for the arts (not mysterious accounting formulas). \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\,+ Templates for budgets and other accounting requirements\,+ 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 – 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 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. 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. \n\n\n\nCreative Plus Business is an approved independent provider for Service NSW Business Connect.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-nsw-cashflow-for-creatives-2/
CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250325T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T063109
CREATED:20250113T023627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T034411Z
UID:10000406-1742925600-1742932800@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:ONLINE (NSW): Diversify Your Creative Income
DESCRIPTION:Surviving and thriving financially as a creative practitioner usually means doing more than one thing to make a living – but where to start\, and what to do?  \n\n\n\nCreative businesses often need help to brainstorm all the possible ways to diversify their income streams (especially now!) and become more financially sustainable. ‘Diversify Your Creative Income’ is a free interactive online workshop that allows participants to discuss the various general ways that creatives can make money (including services\, goods and passive income)\, and includes practical exercises to help brainstorm those ideas. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nThis workshop examines:+ Defining your core\, complementary and supplementary offerings;+ Using a skills audit to help inspire new ideas and ways of thinking about making money;+ The ‘cheat sheet’ – a collection of tried-and-true ideas including online sales\, passive income\, productifying a service\, selling experiences\, education\, mentoring and more;+ The testing process\, and how to identify whether or not these ideas are actually “good”. \n\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 help;+ 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\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 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 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.  \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\, 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.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-nsw-diversify-your-creative-income-2/
CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250327T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250327T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T063109
CREATED:20250119T222718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T050756Z
UID:10000409-1743076800-1743084000@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:ONLINE (NSW): Creative's Guide to Selling Online
DESCRIPTION:You’ve poured your passion into your craft\, art or products\, and the time has come to share with the world. What are the basics to building an online business? \n\n\n\nSelling online and using e-commerce can be overwhelming at first\, especially for creatives – but where to begin? ‘Creative’s Guide to Selling Online’ is a FREE online beginner’s course ideal for any creatives with little or no experience\, who have products or services ready to sell\, and no idea how to get their online sales set up. The webinar covers the easiest path to digital commerce\, and the best ways to untangle the mess of legal jargon\, platform choices\, and marketing mysteries. \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+ Understanding the process of selling online\, including the pros and cons to watch for.+ Preparing for the basics of an online business – registration\, banking\, accounting\, stock management\, legal requirements\, consumer regulations and more.+ Understanding eCommerce model and choosing the best one for your business.+ Dropshipping and the elements of using external parties to help with sales and productions.+ The customer journey\, and how to craft an experience to remember (including unboxing).+ The basics of marketing\, how to build an audience and connect with customers. \n\n\n\n‘Creative’s Guide to Selling Online’ 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: \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\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. 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. \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-selling-online-2/
CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Workshops
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