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  • ONLINE: Creative’s Guide to Websites

    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? A 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. Creative’s Guide to Websites is a practical online workshop for beginners that examines best practice for creatives to present their websites, with examples and helpful resources for DIY design. With a specific focus on the arts and creative industries, this workshop will cover: + Starting with the Why – Outlining the goals for your website and why they matter. + The importance of planning, making a Site Map and organising the content. + Designing a website that focuses on proactive sales as well as a passive portfolio. + Do It Yourself or Hire a Designer? The […]

  • PENRITH: Networking Tips for Creatives

    IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PENRITH CITY COUNCIL Networking Tips for Creatives is a surprisingly fun 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. While it’s a vital skill in the creative industries, many practitioners consider networking to be the stuff of nightmares. Networking Tips for Creatives combines education with the opportunity to practice in a safe and friendly environment while embracing the discomfort of the whole process and having a laugh. BOOK NOW Tips that will be shared include:+ Success is before you start – preparing before the event;+ Mastering the art of the introduction;+ Overcoming shyness, awkwardness and the urge to run away;+ Dealing with difficult people;+ Getting the all-important follow-up right. You’ll learn how to network in the first half of the session and practice your skills in the second half. What do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a dedicated Networking Tips for Creatives Dropbox folder full of additional resources and workbooks to help continue the learning after the workshop is over;+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop;+ […]

  • MARRICKVILLE: Funding Fundamentals

    IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INNER WEST COUNCIL. Funding and grants are often held up as the holy grail of a successful arts career, but there is no such thing as ‘free’ money. Accessing government and philanthropic funding requires a great deal of work, from preparation to writing applications to delivery and successful acquittal. Funding also means ongoing research and groundwork to be ready for any applications, as well as maintaining the resolve to keep trying after an unsuccessful attempt. This FREE webinar will explore:+ the different kinds of funding available;+ creating a grant folder (and being ready for opportunities);+ researching funding and considering applications;+ writing the proposal – and avoiding the common errors;+ creating a grant calendar;+ the acquittal process – and how to recover from setbacks;+ five ways to FAIL at grants. What’s Included?A two hour webinar with our creative industries experts (which you can access later if you want), plus lifetime access to additional resources on our website containing more resources to support your learning. Who should sign up?Creative and arts practitioners, freelancers, start-ups, students and arts entrepreneurs from beginners to established (International sign-ups welcome!). We also welcome curious hobbyists and people from outside the arts. Who’s the Host?Cat […]

  • ONLINE: Super for Creatives

    A FREE webinar for creative professionals presented as part of our Evening Education Series. You're entitled to superannuation and you may not even know it. Most people working in the creative industries are entitled to super, even when they work with an ABN. That's been the case for some time, but the majority of creatives are unaware of this rule. REGISTER HERE The webinar will go through the rules around the super that you're entitled to, how to check, and what to do if you think you should have been paid and you haven't been. In this webinar, we'll discuss: + What super is, and how it works. + Who pays super and when. + How to work out if you're entitled to super. + What to do if they don't pay you. + What to do when you have to pay others. What’s Included? A 60 minute panel webinar with our creative industries experts, plus lifetime access to additional resources. Who should sign up?  Creative industries professionals and business people from start-up to established (Australia only, sorry!). We also welcome creative freelancers, soloists, students, start-ups, and curious hobbyists. Who should sign up? Creative industries professionals and business people from start-up […]

  • A woman is sitting on a high stool at a long wooden counter in a cozy, stylish workspace. She is holding a cup of coffee and smiling. The wall behind her is decorated with various items including a large clock, framed pictures, a map, and small shelves with plants and books. The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting. In the bottom right corner, there is a logo for Service NSW Business Connect, indicating an approved provider.

    ONLINE (NSW): Time Management for Creatives

    Creative practitioners and arts professionals juggle an array of tasks and projects, not to mention their personal priorities as well. How on earth to make time for it all? Most creatives are pushed to the limit when it comes to time management. Many are juggling work, freelancing gigs, passion projects, admin and marketing demands, as well as the other challenges that might come from parenting, caring responsibilities and other personal factors. There are solutions to these vexing issues, but there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. The added complexities of neurodiversity and creative thinking mean that more than one tactic might help. 'Time Management for Creatives' is a fun and relaxed online workshop that explores a variety of practical options for time management, specifically designed for a range of learning needs. BOOK NOW With a specific focus on the arts and creative industries, you will learn: + The different approaches and individual definitions of what ‘time management’ means. + The importance of breaking down what ‘time success’ and priorities mean for you. + The difference between deadlines and goals, and how to make that work in your favour. + Challenges to better time keeping, including all the different methods of procrastination. + Apps […]

  • In a well-lit and creative studio space, a woman is focused on cutting fabric laid out on a large work table. The table is scattered with various sewing tools and materials. In the background, another woman is working on a design board, pinning up sketches and fabric swatches. The space is decorated with plants and a rack of clothing, suggesting an environment dedicated to fashion design or crafting. In the bottom right corner, there is a logo for Service NSW Business Connect, indicating an approved provider.

    ONLINE (NSW): How to Start a Creative Business

    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? This 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. BOOK NOW You will learn all the following, with a special focus on arts practice and creative industries: + 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 '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! What do I […]

  • A group of four people are gathered around a laptop, smiling and laughing while working together. They are seated at a table in a well-lit room with shelves full of books and binders in the background. Two of the people are wearing baseball caps, and one person has a beard. In the bottom right corner, there is a logo with the text "Service NSW Business Connect Approved Provider" along with the NSW Government logo.

    WOLLONGONG: Creative’s Guide to Marketing

    Please note this event has now reached capacity and registrations are closed. If you're keen to know when we'll be back in Wollongong with a great workshop scroll down and join our mail list or follow us on socials. There's lots more to come! In partnership with MerrigongX. Many creatives hate the idea of selling, but what if marketing could be more than impersonal hustle? How about a strategic approach that focuses on people first? Marketing 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. Participants will learn all the following, with a focus on arts practice and creative industries: + 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 […]

  • ONLINE (NSW): Creative’s Guide to Selling Online

    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? Selling 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 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. BOOK NOW With a focus on people selling in the arts and creative industries, you will learn: + 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 […]

  • GOSFORD: How to Start a Creative Business

    Ever wondered how to turn your creative practice, hobby, or passion into a business? This fun and friendly workshop, designed by creative practitioners for absolute beginners, is a safe space where every question is a good question, and the mysteries of business become a little clearer.

  • MARRICKVILLE: Diversify Your Creative Income

    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? In this interactive workshop we unpack the various ways that creatives can make money, complete with resources and practical exercises to help inspire and shape some new ideas.

  • ONLINE (NSW): Creative’s Guide to Recruitment

    Even a small creative business will need to hire people eventually. Freelancers, casual employees, even more permanent staff – but where even to begin? Creative's Guide to Recruitment is a workshop that discusses a better way of finding, attracting and retaining clever people suitable for your ever-changing needs.

  • The image shows a woman sitting at a desk, writing the word "Goals" on a notepad. In front of her is a smartphone displaying text, alongside other stationery items like pens, markers, and a ruler. A coffee cup is also visible on the desk, contributing to a focused yet relaxed work environment. Additionally, there's a logo for "Service NSW Business Connect," indicating that this setting might be part of a business planning or goal-setting workshop. The desk is well-organized, suggesting a professional atmosphere.

    CESSNOCK: Creative’s Guide to Marketing

    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. This in-person workshop shares a simple six-step marketing approach that has been designed to take the pain out of promotion for your creative business.