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SUMMARY:FREE WEBINAR: Super for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:You’re entitled to super and you may not even know it! \n\n\n\nMost people working in the creative industries are entitled to superannuation\, even when they work with an ABN. That’s been the case for some time\, but the majority of creatives are unaware of this rule. There are other changes on the horizon\, especially if you have to pay other people – and yes\, the contractor rule applies then too!  \n\n\n\nThis FREE webinar – Superannuation for Creatives – will go through the rules around the super that you’re entitled to\, how to check\, what to do if you think you should have been paid\, and how to pay other people.  \n\n\n\nIn this webinar we’ll discuss:  \n\n\n\n\nThe basics – what is super\, and how does it work?\n\n\n\nWho pays super\, and when it’s due\, and the changes coming. \n\n\n\nHow to work out if you’re entitled to super. \n\n\n\nWhat to do if someone owes you super.\n\n\n\nWhat to do when you have to pay other people.\n\n\n\n\nPart of our Evening Education Series. The series is delivered as part of our commitment as a Social Enterprise to devote at least 50% of our profit to making programs and education free or heavily subsidised for creatives and arts organisations. \n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR FREE NOW VIA CROWDCAST \n\n\n\nWhat’s Included?A 60 minute webinar with our creative industries expert (which you can access later if you want) plus lifetime access to additional resources. \n\n\n\nWho’s it for?Creative and arts practitioners\, freelancers\, start-ups\, small arts organisations\, and arts entrepreneurs from beginners to established (international sign-ups welcome!). \n\n\n\nWho is the host?Monica Davidson – Monica is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS\, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about business skills\, financial literacy\, wellbeing\, and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be provided via Crowdcast. REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL. Click the link below to reserve your place now. \n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR FREE VIA CROWDCAST \n\n\n\nNew to CROWDCAST? Check out our handy ‘How to register and use Crowdcast’ Guide here.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/free-webinar-super-for-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260514T093000
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SUMMARY:Adelaide: IGNITION SA Business Basics for Screen Creatives
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \n\n\n\nBusiness Basics for Screen Creatives is a fun and practical full-day workshop that covers all the essentials a creative needs to get the basics of business right and avoid some of the most common pitfalls that screen creatives can experience when entering the world of self-employment\, small business\, and freelancing.  \n\n\n\nIt also covers the legal necessities of running a professional practice and creates a safe friendly safe space where the mysteries of creative business are unravelled. \n\n\n\nTailored to screen professionals and creatives\, participants will learn the following: \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\nWho is presenting?\n\n\n\nMonica Davidson – Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS\, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWHAT’S IGNITION SA?\n\n\n\nIGNITION SA is a multi-year program of learning opportunities\, mentoring\, resources\, and online experiences designed to enhance the professional development and wellbeing of South Australia’s creative professionals. \n\n\n\nEvery participant in IGNITION SA Events gets lifetime access to a dedicated Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links\, practical Workbooks to assist with the interactive elements of the workshops\, access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop AND the rest of the IGNITION SA program! \n\n\n\nDOWNLOAD THE IGNITION SA PROGRAM GUIDE FOR FULL DETAILS \n\n\n\nWHAT’S CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?\n\n\n\nWe’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\nREGISTER NOW \n\n\n\nVENUE: The Mercury\, 13 Morphett St\, Adelaide SA 5000\, AustraliaAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nWant to know more about IGNITION SA? \n\n\n\nVisit the IGNITION SA webpage here\, where you can also sign up to the IGNITION SA newsletter so you don’t miss the latest news and events happening in South Australia. \n\n\n\nDownload the IGNITION SA Program guide and information here. \n\n\n\nPresented by Creative Plus Business in partnership with The Mercury. IGNITION SA is made possible with support from the Government of South Australia’s Office for Small and Family Business and the South Australian Small Business Strategy 2023 – 2030.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/adelaide-ignition-sa-business-basics-for-screen-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Business Incubator,Workshops
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SUMMARY:THRIVE SYDNEY: The Future of Creative Workplaces
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER FOR FREE – CLICK HERE \n\n\n\nJoin us for the next THRIVE CONNECT meetup\, an evening of practical insights\, tools and connections to support your work in the creative industries. \n\n\n\nUnderstanding workplace responsibilities\, navigating contracts\, or knowing where to go for support can feel complex\, especially in freelance or project-based work. This session brings together two leading organisations to make it simpler. \n\n\n\nHear from experts at Creative Workplaces and Support Act as they share practical\, free resources to help you build fair\, safe and respectful workplaces\, and sustain your own Wellbeing. \n\n\n\nWhat you’ll learn… \n\n\n\n+ How to navigate workplace responsibilities with confidence.+ Where to find trusted\, practical resources (at no cost).+ How to manage workplace pressure and psychosocial risks.+ How to access support services and build healthier work practices. \n\n\n\nSPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS \n\n\n\nMonique Williams (Creative Workplaces/Creative Australia): With over 15 years of experience\, Monique will showcase key tools and resources available through Creative Workplaces\, including guidance on workplace responsibilities and practical templates to support fair\, safe and respectful work. \n\n\n\nDr. Ash King (Support Act): As a psychologist and creative\, Ash blends clinical expertise with lived experience in the arts. She will deliver practical strategies to navigate workplace pressure\, manage psychosocial hazards\, and build healthier cultures. You will also learn how to access the Wellbeing Helpline and other training resources. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nABOUT THRIVE CONNECT EVENTS \n\n\n\nThese are a quarterly series of meaningful meetups that combine networking with skills development and panel discussions on key topics affecting the creative industries. Made for creative practitioners\, artists\, innovators\, and small businesses\, each event is hosted at hubs and venues across the Sydney CBD. Every meetup includes a guest speaker and theme\, along with suggested conversation topics to make networking easier and connections more interesting. \n\n\n\nRegistration is FREE and every THRIVE CONNECT includes plenty of time for networking (nibbles included). Every attendee will also receive an invitation to the THRIVE Toolkit and THRIVE private LinkedIn group.  \n\n\n\nVenue: The Commons George Street\, 388 George Street Sydney CBD. The event will take place in the main community area on Level 2. \n\n\n\nBOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL AND FREE – CLICK HERE \n\n\n\nWHAT’S THRIVE?THRIVE SYDNEY is a 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\nDOWNLOAD THE THRIVE GUIDE FOR FULL DETAILSWHAT’S CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?Creative Plus Business is 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\nACCESSIBILITYIf you have any queries or access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com. \n\n\n\nEntry is via main entry\, and there is both stair and elevator access to Level 2. To find the building look for the Cartier store on George Street. The entrance is located through the rotating glass doors or wheelchair door to the left of the store. Head through the foyer and look for the stairs to the right of the elevators. A C+B team member will help direct you to the event space. \n\n\n\nEVENT PHOTOGRAPHYPlease note that photographs may be taken during the event by the Thrive Sydney team. If you do not wish to be photographed please let our team know upon arrival. \n\n\n\nWant to know more about THRIVE? \n\n\n\nVisit the Thrive website here.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/thrive-sydney-the-future-of-creative-workplaces/
CATEGORIES:Business Incubator,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260515T093000
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SUMMARY:ADELAIDE HILLS: IGNITION SA Marketing Basics for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:Produced by Creative Plus Business\, IGNITION SA brings to South Australia four initiatives to help creative businesses and arts professionals come together to learn\, access professional development opportunities\, gain mentorship and guidance\, and build new creative and professional networks.REGISTER FOR FREE NOW  \n\n\n\nMarketing is one of the most despised and least understood aspects of running a creative business\, but there is a simple solution – take out the sales and focus on the strategy. ‘Marketing Basics for Creatives’ is a whole day workshop that looks at a practical and simple six-step marketing approach that has been specifically designed by creatives to take the pain out of promotion. We’ll also take a deep dive into digital marketing and old-school tactics. \n\n\n\nYou will learn about the following: + 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\nWho is presenting?\n\n\n\nMonica Davidson – Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS\, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWHAT’S IGNITION SA?\n\n\n\nIGNITION SA is a new program of learning opportunities\, mentoring\, resources\, and online experiences designed to enhance the professional development and wellbeing of South Australia’s creative professionals. \n\n\n\nEvery participant in IGNITION SA Events gets lifetime access to a dedicated Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links\, practical Workbooks to assist with the interactive elements of the workshops\, access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop AND the rest of the IGNITION SA program! \n\n\n\nDOWNLOAD THE IGNITION SA PROGRAM GUIDE FOR FULL DETAILS \n\n\n\nWHAT’S CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?\n\n\n\nWe’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\nREGISTER FOR FREE NOW \n\n\n\nVENUE: Fabrik Arts + Heritage\, Lobethal Woollen Mill\, 1 Lobethal Road\, Lobethal SA 5241Accessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nWant to know more about IGNITION SA? \n\n\n\nVisit the IGNITION SA webpage here\, where you can also sign up to the IGNITION SA newsletter so you don’t miss the latest news and events happening in South Australia. \n\n\n\nDownload the IGNITION SA Program guide and information here. \n\n\n\nPresented by Creative Plus Business with support from the Government of South Australia’s Office for Small and Family Business and the South Australian Small Business Strategy 2023 – 2030.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/adelaide-hills-marketing-basics-for-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Business Incubator,Workshops
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SUMMARY:ADELAIDE HILLS: Wellbeing Basics for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:Produced by Creative Plus Business\, IGNITION SA brings to South Australia four initiatives to help creative businesses and arts professionals come together to learn\, access professional development opportunities\, gain mentorship and guidance\, and build new creative and professional networks.BOOK NOW \n\n\n\nUsing creativity for professional work is both rewarding and taxing. Making money from our passion is a privilege\, but burnout is a reality. The Wellbeing Basics for Creatives full day workshop discusses at length how creatives can maintain relative balance between flourishing and falling\, while safeguarding inspiration. We also explore practical ways to introduce the concepts of kindness and care into every element of a creative process and organisation. \n\n\n\n+ Wellbeing: We’ll explore how physical\, mental\, and emotional well-being are all interconnected and crucial for creative success.+ Creative Wellbeing: Discover how self-care extends to nurturing your creative spark.+ Creative Illness: Learn to identify and overcome roadblocks like imposter syndrome and self-sabotage that can hinder your progress.+ Burnout: Understand the signs and impacts of burnout on creatives and develop strategies to prevent it.+ Actionable Techniques: Walk away with practical tools to safeguard your creative wellbeing and integrate it seamlessly into your daily professional life. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson – Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS\, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWHAT’S IGNITION SA?IGNITION SA is a new program of learning opportunities\, mentoring\, resources\, and online experiences designed to enhance the professional development and wellbeing of South Australia’s creative professionals. \n\n\n\nEvery participant in IGNITION SA Events gets lifetime access to a dedicated Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links\, practical Workbooks to assist with the interactive elements of the workshops\, access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop AND the rest of the IGNITION SA program! \n\n\n\nDOWNLOAD THE IGNITION SA PROGRAM GUIDE FOR FULL DETAILS \n\n\n\nWHAT’S CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW  \n\n\n\nVENUE: Fabrik Arts + Heritage\, Lobethal Woollen Mill\, 1 Lobethal Road\, Lobethal SA 5241Accessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nWant to know more about IGNITION SA? \n\n\n\nVisit the IGNITION SA webpage here\, where you can also sign up to the IGNITION SA newsletter so you don’t miss the latest news and events happening in South Australia. \n\n\n\nPresented by Creative Plus Business with support from the Government of South Australia’s Office for Small and Family Business and the South Australian Small Business Strategy 2023 – 2030.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/adelaide-hills-wellbeing-basics-for-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Business Incubator,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260521T200000
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SUMMARY:Melbourne: The Art of Law
DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event as part of the Moonee Valley Artists Acelerate program. \n\n\n\nEvery creative needs to know the basic legal essentials to help them understand intellectual property\, contracts and more\, as well as the best places to go for help. \n\n\n\nUnderstanding legal rights and responsibilities might not be the most interesting aspect of professional creativity\, but managing the basics is essential to surviving and thriving as an artist and creator. \n\n\n\nThe Art of Law is a relaxed and friendly workshop that covers those necessary basics\, that will help participants avoid most common pitfalls when making professional relationships with customers and clients. In this workshop\, every question is a good question\, and we’ll also share more details about where to go for help\, and what resources are available to empower creatives to manage the basics of their own legal affairs. \n\n\n\nWith a specific focus on the arts and creative industries\, this workshop covers: \n\n\n\n\nThe basics of intellectual property and why it’s important.\n\n\n\nWho owns copyright and using the work of others.\n\n\n\nCreating contracts to protect professional relationships.\n\n\n\nThe three essential elements of moral rights law.\n\n\n\nUnderstanding the importance of confidentiality law.\n\n\n\n\nResources from the Arts Law Centre of Australia\, the Copyright Council and other leading legal organisations will be shared\, including links for legal assistance. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nPlus you’ll also get…+  Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+  Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+  Information on how to access further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson – Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS\, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat 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\nLocation: Clocktower Centre\, 750 Mt Alexander Rd\, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 \n\n\n\nCost: $10 with options for those experiencing financial hardship.  \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/melbourne-the-art-of-law/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260523T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260523T163000
DTSTAMP:20260522T002353Z
CREATED:20260331T043544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T002353Z
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SUMMARY:Mandurah: Creative Business Basics Workshop Day
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER VIA EVENTBRITE NOW \n\n\n\nLearn the basic skills needed to start your professional creative career in this one-day offering by Creative Plus Business. \n\n\n\nCreative Business Basics was designed by creative professionals to help those just starting their enterprise\, emerging artists\, recent graduates\, and curious freelancers needing a business check-in. \n\n\n\nThis one-day workshop provides an entertaining and accessible insight into the basics of small business or self-employment\, and how to avoid common pitfalls that artists or creatives can fall into when starting their journey. \n\n\n\nCreative Plus Business promise a safe space to ask questions; where the mysteries of creative business become a little clearer – all with a specific focus on arts practice and the realities of a creative life. \n\n\n\nSome of the topics will include: \n\n\n\n+ Setting goals and creating a strategic plan+ ABN’s\, including how to obtain one+ Legal structure\, business names and licensing requirements+ Time management strategies\, and adapting them to work for you+ Adapting a business plan template to your needs+ Understanding what to do next \n\n\n\nParticipants will not only leave feeling more confident in their ability to start a creative enterprise\, they will also receive lifetime access to carefully crafted resources by Creative Plus Business\, to continue providing support and guidance long after the event. \n\n\n\nThis workshop day is catered with tea\, coffee and a light lunch included in the ticket-price. \n\n\n\nREGISTER VIA EVENTBRITE NOW \n\n\n\nParticipants Also Get+ Templates\, Guides\, and Tools to use on the day and in your business or practice.+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ Information on how to access further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat is CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The workshop is wheelchair accessible. if you have any other access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nCost: Registration for Funding Fundamentals is $60 incl GST.  \n\n\n\nThis workshop is presented by Creative Plus Business as part of the City of Mandurah’s Creative Learning Calendar program. \n\n\n\nREGISTER VIA EVENTBRITE NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/mandurah-creative-business-basics-workshop-day/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260524T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260524T163000
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CREATED:20260331T043630Z
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SUMMARY:Mandurah: Managing Creative Money Workshop Day
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER VIA EVENTBRITE NOW \n\n\n\nDemystify the scary world of financial literacy in this one-day workshop for artists\, by Creative Plus Business. \n\n\n\nManaging Creative Money is a surprisingly fun and practical day that covers the basics of financial literacy\, and fights finance fears with a range of tips and insights plus knowledge of the real-world complexities of managing money in a professional arts practice or creative business. \n\n\n\nCreatives have unique financial needs and challenges associated with their professional practice\, and require specialise knowledge to avoid feeling overwhelmed. This one-day offering will tackle subjects\, tools and systems to empower artists or those in creative fields to confident in their financial decisions. \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn how to: \n\n\n\n+ Understand and adapt cost-benefit analysis tools+ Learn about cashflow and recognise financial patterns+ Manage inconsistent income cycles+ Consider creative and non-creative revenue streams+ Determine appropriate pricing strategies+ Adopt financial management systems and processes \n\n\n\nAlong with the skills gained throughout the day\, participants will also receive lifetime access to carefully crafted resources by Creative Plus Business\, to continue providing support and guidance long after the event. \n\n\n\nThis workshop day is catered with tea\, coffee and a light lunch included in the ticket-price. \n\n\n\nREGISTER VIA EVENTBRITE NOW \n\n\n\nParticipants Also Get+ Templates\, Guides\, and Tools to use on the day and in your business or practice.+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ Information on how to access further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat is CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The workshop is wheelchair accessible. if you have any other access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nCost: Registration for Funding Fundamentals is $60 incl GST.  \n\n\n\nThis workshop is presented by Creative Plus Business as part of the City of Mandurah’s Creative Learning Calendar program. \n\n\n\nREGISTER VIA EVENTBRITE NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/mandurah-managing-creative-money-workshop-day/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Byron Bay: Screen Artselerate 2026
DESCRIPTION:SUBMIT YOUR EOI & REGISTRATION HERE\n\n\n\nSCREEN ARTSELERATE NSW is a unique in-person program specifically for screen practitioners 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 filmmakers who are building their careers and making their own work.  \n\n\n\nSCREEN ARTSELERATE NSW helps participants devise practical goals for their screen businesses and creative careers\, with realistic actions ready to be implemented\, and creates a continued connection with other screen professionals through a guided peer support program and ongoing connection to experts. \n\n\n\nThe program is open to all residents of NSW. \n\n\n\nDates: (you must be able to attend all dates listed below) \n\n\n\n\nFriday 29th May\, 9:00am to 4:30pm\n\n\n\nSaturday 30th May\, 10:30am to 3:30pm\n\n\n\nFriday 26th June\, 9:00am to 4:30pm\n\n\n\nSaturday 27th June\, 10:30am to 3:30pm\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor More Information: \n\n\n\nDownload the Screen Artselerate Brochure (quick overview) \n\n\n\nDownload the Screen Artselerate Program \n\n\n\nYou must be a resident of NSW and over 18 to participate.  \n\n\n\nSUBMIT YOUR EOI & REGISTRATION HERE \n\n\n\nSCREEN ARTSELERATE is a program designed for screen professionals at any stage of their development across NSW. Ideally\, you are committed to improving your professional and creative capacity and developing your business and marketing skills in an accelerated way\, through a practical approach. You also need to be engaged\, enthusiastic\, and willing to commit to participating in the whole program. That means all the in-person workshops and in-between meetings. \n\n\n\nWe actively encourage applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds\, people living with disabilities\, people who identify as LGBTQIA+\, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. We also welcome people of all genders. \n\n\n\nSPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS \n\n\n\nJ’aimee Skippon-Volke  \n\n\n\nJ’aimee is Festival Director of the Byron Bay International Film Festival\, one of Australia’s longest-running independent regional film festivals\, celebrating its 20th edition this October. J’aimee has been shaping the festival since its early years\, working behind the scenes from 2005 before stepping into the Festival Director role in 2007. Over nearly two decades\, she has helped guide BBFF through industry upheaval\, funding pressures\, natural disasters and major shifts in screen culture\, with a leadership approach grounded in persistence\, adaptability and long-term thinking. \n\n\n\nFrom international television in London to independent film in Byron Bay\, J’aimee’s career has unfolded across multiple creative and leadership roles during a period of enormous transformation across the screen industries\, from analogue filmmaking and the rise of CGI through to digital platforms\, VR and immersive storytelling. Her work spans festival direction\, screen culture programming\, audience development\, creative production\, strategic partnerships and regional advocacy. \n\n\n\nShe has been a strong advocate for emerging forms of storytelling while maintaining a clear focus on craft\, audience experience and creative integrity. Her work has included the development of BBFF’s XR and immersive programs\, including Australia’s first Federally funded VR arts initiative\, as well as Make Diversity Reality\, an XR accelerator supporting women and people from diverse backgrounds. \n\n\n\nA passionate advocate for emerging talent and sustainable creative careers\, J’aimee continues to champion filmmakers through long-term mentorship\, industry connection and BBFF’s Young Australian Filmmaker of the Year competition. \n\n\n\nLois Randall \n\n\n\nLois is an award-winning Australian Producer and founder of Magpie Pictures. She was Producer and Executive Producer on Magpie Pictures’ series SWIFT STREET starring Tanzyn Crawford and Cliff Curtis\, that had its world premiere at CANNESERIES 2024 before screening on SBS.  \n\n\n\nOther producing credits include Goalpost Pictures’ global hit series BLACK SNOW starring Travis Fimmel (Stan and Sundance Now)\, the Dollhouse feature SERIOUSLY RED\, starring Rose Byrne\, Magpie’s acclaimed children’s series GRACE BESIDE ME (NITV\, ABC\, Disney Channel) and Jon Bell’s ground-breaking First Nations drama series THE GODS OF WHEAT STREET for ABC.  \n\n\n\nMost recently Lois was Executive Producer on the ABC\, NTIV and Screen Australia First Nations PROPER LOVED UP initiative\, mentoring producers of five short rom-coms that will premiere at SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL 2026. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYOUR PROGRAM FACILITATOR \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\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\nScreen Artselerate Byron Bay is presented by Creative Plus Business\, with support from Screenworks. It is made possible with funding from the NSW Government through Screen NSW.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/byron-bay-screen-artselerate-2026/
CATEGORIES:Business Incubator,Workshops
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