BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Creative Plus Business - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Creative Plus Business REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Sydney BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240822T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240822T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093419 CREATED:20240129T041015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T030724Z UID:10000305-1724346000-1724356800@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:PENRITH: Financial Literacy for Creatives DESCRIPTION:PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PENRITH CITY COUNCIL \n\n\n\nYou can be a professional creative without being a starving artist. Financial literacy may not come naturally\, but the secrets of managing money can be learned. \n\n\n\nMaking a living and building a business means understanding how money works\, but the financial situation for creatives can be tricky. Navigating the numbers is not always a happy place\, emotions can be overpowering\, and who ever learned the basics of business money and financial literacy during their arts training? Financial Literacy for Creatives is a surprisingly fun and practical workshop designed specifically by creatives\, for creatives\, with a range of tips and insights into navigating the realities of financial management in a professional arts practice. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn all the following\, with a focus on professional arts practice:+ Introduction to the ‘Famine and the Feast’\, and understanding how to weather the natural ups and downs of creative income.+ Ways to make better financial decisions by using the cost-benefits analysis tool.+ Learning the basics of budgets and cash flow projection to help navigate financial irregularity.+ The essential paperwork\, including managing invoices and receipts.+ Practical steps to getting financially organised\, including the best cloud accounting tools.+ More resources and places to go for help. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive:+ 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\nIdeal for: This workshop is tailored specifically to creative people who are (or want to be) self-employed in some capacity. It is ideal for recent graduates\, freelancers and small arts organisations. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Wendi Lanham is an actor\, presenter\, model\, and the General Manager of Creative Plus Business. She has a wealth of experience combining business and creative practice\, and loves teaching individuals and businesses how to expand their networks\, unlock new opportunities\, and foster collaborations for mutual growth. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nWhat is 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\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nVenue: Allen Mullins Studio\, (next to the Borland Lounge)\, Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre\, 597 High St\, Penrith NSW 2750 \n\n\n\nCreative Plus Business is an approved independent provider for Service NSW Business Connect until June 2025. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/penrith-financial-literacy-for-creatives/ CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Website-HeroTaxTimeIWCM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240823T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240823T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093419 CREATED:20240703T020714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T000751Z UID:10000342-1724434200-1724443200@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:CESSNOCK: Pricing for Creatives DESCRIPTION:THIS IS A CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS EVENT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WILD LEARNING. \n\n\n\nWhat should I charge? This question plagues creative practitioners and arts no matter what industry. There are answers\, but they are fascinating and complicated. \n\n\n\nWorking out what to charge for creative products and services can be a colossal challenge. Where to even start? What’s It Worth? is a practical workshop that covers the basics of figuring out the price point for creative work\, including calculating costs and understanding the marketplace what to charge for creative products and services. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWith a specific focus on the arts and creative industries\, this workshop covers: \n\n\n\n+ The beginnings of the process and working out how much everything costs. \n\n\n\n+ Working out the Unit Cost measurement\, and its place to the costing process. \n\n\n\n+ The value of time\, and how to measure effectively. \n\n\n\n+ Choosing the right pricing method for your products and services. \n\n\n\n+ Understanding how to evaluate the marketplace with the right kind of research. \n\n\n\n+ The Psychology of Pricing\, and how it impacts on what you can charge for your work. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive: \n\n\n\n+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed full of additional resources and helpful links \n\n\n\n+ A Workbook to assist with the practical elements of the workshop. \n\n\n\n+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop. \n\n\n\n+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. We have a whole team ready to help! \n\n\n\nAll questions are welcome in this relaxed\, safe and inclusive workshop. Participants are also encouraged to share their own experiences and network with their fellow practitioners.  \n\n\n\nWho is it for? Creative freelancers\, established practitioners\, arts organisations.  \n\n\n\nWho is presenting? Emmie Hallett has one foot planted firmly in each world – the arts and small business – and loves helping people turn their creative work into a business reality. She has been an educator for 15+ years and is focused on delivering practical\, actionable training where you walk away knowing how to do things\, not just why you should. \n\n\n\nWhat is NSW Business Connect? Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. Creative Plus Business provides confidential\, independent business advice and skills training for small and medium creative businesses across NSW as part of the NSW Government’s Business Connect program. \n\n\n\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 hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nVenue: Wild Learning\, 111 Wollombi Road\, CessnockWhile the workshop commences at 6:00pm\, we encourage people to arrive at 5:30pm for tea and coffee and to meet fellow creatives. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nCreative Plus Business is an approved independent provider for Service NSW Business Connect until June 2025. URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/cessnock-pricing-for-creatives/ CATEGORIES:Webinars,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Pricing-for-Creatives-BC-Cooma-Website-Hero.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240828T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240828T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093419 CREATED:20240729T022601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T010240Z UID:10000355-1724868000-1724871600@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:ONLINE (National): Value of Values DESCRIPTION:Your values are the bedrock of your creative business and practice. They are based on your personal beliefs about what’s important and your expectations and preferences in the way you live your life and interact with others. From a business perspective\, your values represent your philosophy and approach to your profession and your craft and give your clients an insight into what you stand for and what’s important to you. As a solo creative in your own business\, your values will help to guide you to the kind of work and clients that support your principles and align with your ideology. As a larger business\, your values can help steer your plans and your people in the right direction. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nThis FREE webinar will take you through a reflective and practical three-step process that can help you to identify your core values\, see how they can guide and inform your business goals\, and work toward turning your values into actions. \n\n\n\n+We’ll be looking at: \n\n\n\n+ STEP ONE – Find and map your personal principles\, beliefs\, and values.+ STEP TWO – Writing a Values Statement.+ STEP THREE – Implementing your creative business values. \n\n\n\nPart of our Evening Education Series! \n\n\n\nWhat’s Included? A 60 minute webinar with our creative industries experts (which you can access later if you want)\, plus lifetime access to additional resources. \n\n\n\nWho’s it for? Creative and arts practitioners\, freelancers\, start-ups\, and arts entrepreneurs from beginners to established (international sign-ups welcome!). The Value of Values is suitable for businesses large and small.  \n\n\n\nWho are the Hosts?   \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nKB Heylen has had a varied career spanning arts management\, economic development and communications. They founded Platform Gallery\, a successful commercial feminist art gallery in the Blue Mountains. Prior to that KB was Australia’s first Creative Industries Cluster Manager. In their own practice\, KB is a producer\, dancer and burlesque performer\, as well as a writer and visual arts curator. They particularly love helping clients to face their fears and tackle their financial issues. KB has recently completed a PhD in Media Studies (Master of Research)\, and is Creative Plus Business’ Head of Strategy.  \n\n\n\nKylie Burke’s first career was in media\, and she held leadership roles in both private and public organisations focused on strategy\, policy and governance. Kylie’s role as the Head of Governance and Policy at AFTRS heightened her interest in coaching and professional development opportunities in the creative industries\, and in 2013 she established Red Bullet to provide executive coaching and workshops in leadership development and change management. She is passionate about bringing creativity and business practice together.What’s Creative Plus Business? We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nVenue: This webinar will be provided via Crowdcast. REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL. Click the Book Now link below to reserve your place now. BOOK NOW URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-national-value-of-values/ CATEGORIES:Webinars,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CROWDCAST-Heroes-2024-Value-of-Values-V1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240910T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240910T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093419 CREATED:20240815T053442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T043417Z UID:10000360-1725971400-1725978600@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:SYDNEY: Creative's Guide to Funding DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event in partnership with the Old Fitz Theatre’s New Work Festival. \n\n\n\nA workshop dedicated to the basics of how to write\, manage and maintain creative grants.   \n\n\n\nGrants\, scholarships and awards are often held up as the holy grail of a successful arts career\, but this revenue stream also takes hard work\, dedication and patience. After all\, there’s no such thing as ‘free money’. ‘Creative’s Guide to Funding’ is a workshop showcasing the basics of preparation\, application\, and acquittal for any kind of creative grant\, as well as getting organised for future applications. It’s packed with information and suitable for novices and more experienced funding-seekers alike. There is always more to learn about funding! \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nIn the FREE workshop participants will learn all the following\, with a focus on arts practice and creative industries: \n\n\n\n+ The different kinds of grants available. + Creating a funding folder and deadline calendar for regular applications.+ Writing the application – and avoiding the most common errors. + Getting the money right\, with budgeting and income (including templates).+ The acquittal process – and how to recover from setbacks. + The five main ways to avoid ‘failing’ at funding. \n\n\n\nResources\, examples and templates will also be provided for a variety of funding applications. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?  All participants of this workshop also receive: \n\n\n\n+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources.+ Downloadable templates and project plans to support all kinds of funding applications+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. We have a whole team ready to help! \n\n\n\nWho’s the Host?Cat Dibley – Cat Dibley is a national and international creative producer with over 10 years’ experience producing dance\, theatre\, tours\, and festivals. She has worked at major theatre companies across Australia\, Europe\, and the US and founded a theatre company in 2011\, producing many shows under this banner for mainstage companies\, festivals\, and large-scale national tours. Cat has worked as a creative consultant\, story producer\, screen development producer\, educator and mentor. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have queries or any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nVenue: The Old Fitz Theatre\, 129 Dowling Street Woolloomooloo \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWhat is Service NSW Business Connect?Service NSW Business Connect provides free independent\, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one-on-one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business. URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/sydney-creatives-guide-to-funding/ CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Website-HeroFunding-Fund.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240911T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240911T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093419 CREATED:20240711T050538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T043324Z UID:10000349-1726056000-1726063200@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:ONLINE (NSW): Pricing for Creatives DESCRIPTION:What should I charge? This question plagues creative practitioners and arts no matter what industry. There are answers\, but they are fascinating and complicated. \n\n\n\nWorking out what to charge for creative products and services can be a colossal challenge. Where to even start? Pricing for Creatives is a practical online workshop that covers the basics of figuring out the price point for creative work\, including calculating costs and understanding what the market can bear. Pricing for Creatives is vital for anyone struggling to understand the value of their own work\, and how to share that value with others.   \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWith a specific focus on the arts and creative industries\, this workshop covers: \n\n\n\n+ The beginnings of the process and working out how much everything costs.  \n\n\n\n+ Working out the Unit Cost measurement\, and its place in the costing process.  \n\n\n\n+ The value of time\, and how to measure effectively. \n\n\n\n+ Choosing the right pricing method for your products and services.  \n\n\n\n+ Understanding how to evaluate the marketplace with the right kind of research.  \n\n\n\n+ The Psychology of Pricing\, and how it impacts on what you can charge for your work.  \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive: \n\n\n\n+ Lifetime access to a dedicated Pricing for Creatives Dropbox folder full of additional resources and workbooks to help continue the learning after the workshop. \n\n\n\n+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop. \n\n\n\n+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. \n\n\n\nWho is it for? Creative freelancers\, established practitioners\, arts organisations.  \n\n\n\nWho is presenting? Cat Dibley is a national and international creative producer with over 10 years’ experience producing dance\, theatre\, tours\, and festivals. She has worked at major theatre companies across Australia\, Europe\, and the US and founded a theatre company in 2011\, producing many shows under this banner for mainstage companies\, festivals\, and large-scale national tours. Cat has also worked as a creative consultant\, story producer\, screen development producer\, educator and mentor. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business? We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop.  \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWhat is Service NSW Business Connect? Service NSW Business Connect provides free\, independent\, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one‑on‑one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business. URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-nsw-pricing-for-creatives/ CATEGORIES:Webinars,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Pricing-for-Creatives-BC-Cooma-Website-Hero.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240916T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240916T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093419 CREATED:20240729T023043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T023046Z UID:10000359-1726509600-1726516800@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:MARRICKVILLE: What's It Worth? DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE INNER WEST CREATIVE NETWORK. \n\n\n\nWhat should I charge? This question plagues creative practitioners and arts no matter what industry. There are answers\, but they are fascinating and complicated. \n\n\n\nWorking out what to charge for creative products and services can be a colossal challenge. Where to even start? What’s It Worth? is a practical workshop that covers the basics of figuring out the price point for creative work\, including calculating costs and understanding the marketplace what to charge for creative products and services. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW via Inner West Creative Network website. Free for members. \n\n\n\nWith a specific focus on the arts and creative industries\, this workshop covers: \n\n\n\n+ The beginnings of the process and working out how much everything costs.+ Working out the Unit Cost measurement\, and its place to the costing process.+ The value of time\, and how to measure effectively.+ Choosing the right pricing method for your products and services.+ Understanding how to evaluate the marketplace with the right kind of research.+ The Psychology of Pricing\, and how it impacts on what you can charge for your work. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive: \n\n\n\n+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed full of additional resources and helpful links+ A Workbook to assist with the practical elements of the workshop.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. We have a whole team ready to help! \n\n\n\nAll questions are welcome in this relaxed\, safe and inclusive workshop. Participants are also encouraged to share their own experiences and network with their fellow practitioners.  \n\n\n\nWho is it for? Creative freelancers\, established practitioners\, arts organisations.  \n\n\n\nWho is presenting? Cat Dibley – Cat Dibley is a national and international creative producer with over 10 years’ experience producing dance\, theatre\, tours\, and festivals. She has worked at major theatre companies across Australia\, Europe\, and the US and founded a theatre company in 2011\, producing many shows under this banner for mainstage companies\, festivals\, and large-scale national tours. Cat has worked as a creative consultant\, story producer\, screen development producer\, educator and mentor. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business? We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nVenue: Marrickville Pavilion 313 Marrickville Rd\, Marrickville NSW 2204 \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW via Inner West Creative Network website. Free for members. URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/marrickville-whats-it-worth/ CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CPB-Whats-It-Worth-1080x720-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240917T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240917T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093419 CREATED:20240630T235626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T043243Z UID:10000340-1726592400-1726599600@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:ONLINE (NSW): Creative's Guide to Branding DESCRIPTION:Personal and professional branding is an essential marketing tool for creative practitioners\, but understanding and creating branding can be a challenge. \n\n\n\nBranding can be a tricky concept to comprehend\, and many creative freelancers and arts professionals don’t understand how to make it work. In a crowded marketplace full of mixed promotional messages\, a compelling personal and professional brand can help a creative practitioner\, organisation or arts business stand out from the crowd. Creatives who make the most of their branding can build a loyal community of audience\, clients and customers that are engaged and interested\, willing to spend money\, and happy to spread the word. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWith a specific focus on the arts and creative industries\, this workshop covers: \n\n\n\n+ The definitions of branding\, and how it applies to people working in the creative industry.+ How to understand branding as it applies on a personal and professional level.+ Your Core Values\, how to define them as they make all the difference.+ Discussion of your Personal Brand\, and how it applies to creative practitioners.+ An introduction to Colour Theory and why it helps to communicate your brand.+ Extending from the personal into a Business\, Organisational and/or Creative Brand.+ ‘Brand Pillars’\, the practical steps to help participants bring their branding A-Game \n\n\n\n‘Creative’s Guide to Branding’ is a collaborative workshop and participants will be encouraged to ask questions\, share experiences and ideas\, make connections and foster peer relationships. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?  All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources helpful links.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop. + A Workbook to assist with the practical elements of the workshop. + The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. We have a whole team ready to help! \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Lillie Brown – Lillie Brown is a freelance marketing strategist and Marketing Manager of Creative Plus Business. Lillie works with small to medium creative businesses to devise and implement marketing and social media strategies that are easy for creative brains to digest. She walks clients through a comprehensive planning process to create simple to understand and actionable strategies to help them fulfil their vision – including Creative Plus Business! \n\n\n\nWhat’s CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop.  \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWhat is Service NSW Business Connect? Service NSW Business Connect provides free\, independent\, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one‑on‑one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business. URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-nsw-creatives-guide-to-branding/ CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Website-HeroBrandingBC.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240919T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240919T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093419 CREATED:20240711T050853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T042936Z UID:10000350-1726747200-1726754400@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:ONLINE (NSW): How to Start a Creative Business DESCRIPTION:Curious about turning your creative practice into a fully-fledged small business? Loving your artistic hobby\, and wondering if you have the chops for freelancing? \n\n\n\nThis fun and friendly online workshop will cover all the essentials you need to get the basics of creative business right\, and avoid some of the most common pitfalls that artists can experience when entering the world of self-employment and freelancing. ‘How to Start a Creative Business’ was designed by creative practitioners for absolute beginners\, and it’s a friendly safe space where every question is a good question\, and the mysteries of business will become a little clearer. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nYou will learn all the following\, with a special focus on arts practice and creative industries: \n\n\n\n+ Setting goals and making a plan for your start-up journey\,+ The basics of business including ABNs\, structures\, business names and licences\,+ The legal steps to registering your business\,+ Getting ready for managing the money\,+ Preparing for marketing and promotion\,+ Where to go for more help. \n\n\n\n‘How to Start a Creative Business’ is your passport to a world where you can be creative\, make money from your craft\, and love your work. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive: \n\n\n\n+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+ A practical workbook to assist with the interactive elements of the workshops.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. We have a whole team ready to help! \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Brooke Scobie lives on Darkinjung land as a queer First Nations single mum\, writer\, podcaster\, business mentor\, and dedicated artist manager. With over 15 years working in the community services sector and a half-decade within the arts\, Brooke seamlessly marries their passion for creative expression with a profound understanding of the needs of community. They have been published widely as a poet and writer\, clinching 2nd place in the 2020 Judith Wright Poetry Prize. \n\n\n\nWhat is CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice.Accessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop. BOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWhat is Service NSW Business Connect? Service NSW Business Connect provides free\, independent\, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one‑on‑one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business. URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-nsw-how-to-start-a-creative-business/ CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Website-HeroHowToOnline.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240924T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240924T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093419 CREATED:20240714T235103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T042853Z UID:10000351-1727200800-1727208000@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:ONLINE (NSW): Financial Literacy for Creatives DESCRIPTION:You can be a professional creative without being a starving artist. Financial literacy may not come naturally\, but the secrets of managing money can be learned. \n\n\n\nMaking a living and building a business means understanding how money works\, but the financial situation for creatives can be tricky. Navigating the numbers is not always a happy place\, emotions can be overpowering\, and who ever learned the basics of business money and financial literacy during their arts training? ‘Financial Literacy for Creatives’ is a surprisingly fun and practical workshop designed specifically by creatives\, for creatives\, with a range of tips and insights into navigating the realities of financial management in a professional arts practice. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn all the following\, with a focus on professional arts practice: \n\n\n\n+ Introduction to the ‘Famine and the Feast’\, and understanding how to weather the natural ups and downs of creative income.+ Ways to make better financial decisions by using the cost-benefits analysis tool.+ Learning the basics of budgets and cash flow projection to help navigate financial irregularity.+ The essential paperwork\, including managing invoices and receipts.+ Practical steps to getting financially organised\, including the best cloud accounting tools.+ More resources and places to go for help. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive: \n\n\n\n+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+ A practical Workbook to assist with the interactive elements of the workshops.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. We have a whole team ready to help!Who is Presenting?Cat Dibley is a national and international creative producer with over 10 years’ experience producing dance\, theatre\, tours\, and festivals. She has worked at major theatre companies across Australia\, Europe\, and the US and founded a theatre company in 2011\, producing many shows under this banner for mainstage companies\, festivals\, and large-scale national tours. Cat has also worked as a creative consultant\, story producer\, screen development producer\, educator and mentor. \n\n\n\nWhat is CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop.  \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWhat is Service NSW Business Connect?Service NSW Business Connect provides free independent\, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one-on-one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business. URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-nsw-financial-literacy-for-creatives/ CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Website-HeroTaxTimeIWCM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240925T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240925T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093419 CREATED:20240813T070102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T043718Z UID:10000361-1727267400-1727274600@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:SYDNEY: Creative's Guide to Marketing DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event in partnership with the Old Fitz Theatre’s New Work Festival. \n\n\n\nMany creatives hate the idea of selling\, but what if marketing could be more than impersonal hustle? How about a strategic approach that focuses on people first? \n\n\n\nMarketing is one of the most despised and least understood aspects of running a creative business or working in the arts. Most creatives hate to sell and would rather be making than hustling. However\, there is a simple solution to making marketing more palatable – take out the sales and focus on the strategy. The ‘Creative’s Guide to Marketing’ workshop shares a simple six-step marketing approach that has been designed to take the pain out of promotion. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn all the following\, with a focus on arts practice and creative industries: \n\n\n\n+ Re-imagining traditional marketing in a way that makes sense for creativity and the arts.+ Getting the foundational elements of “YOU” marketing right\, without the terror of a deadline.+ Understating the breadth of our ‘customers’\, from clients to funding bodies to audience.+ Knowing and learning from our peers\, and from word-of-mouth.+ Choosing the best digital and ‘old school’ tactics to help achieve your marketing goals. \n\n\n\nMore resources and templates will also be provided to help create a marketing action plan. \n\n\n\nThis workshop has been designed by creatives for creatives and includes ideas for ‘homework’. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive: \n\n\n\n+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links\,+ A Marketing Plan Template and Action Plan Template to assist with future marketing\,+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop\,+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. We have a whole team ready to help! \n\n\n\nWhat’s CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Cat Dibley is a national and international creative producer with over 10 years’ experience producing dance\, theatre\, tours\, and festivals. She has worked at major theatre companies across Australia\, Europe\, and the US and founded a theatre company in 2011\, producing many shows under this banner for mainstage companies\, festivals\, and large-scale national tours. Cat has worked as a creative consultant\, story producer\, screen development producer\, educator and mentor. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nVenue: The Old Fitz Theatre\, 129 Dowling Street Woolloomooloo \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWhat is Service NSW Business Connect?Service NSW Business Connect provides free independent\, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one-on-one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business. URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/creatives-guide-to-marketing-old-fitz/ CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Website-HeroMarketingMX.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240925T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240925T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093419 CREATED:20240813T062535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T043152Z UID:10000363-1727287200-1727290800@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:ONLINE (National): NEURO-SPICY NEURO-SPARKLY DESCRIPTION:Neurodiverse.Neurosparkly.Neurospicy. \n\n\n\nNo matter what we call it\, living life with an extraordinary brain can be interesting\, especially when also trying to build a professional life as a creative practitioner. \n\n\n\nThis FREE webinar is a thought-provoking conversation with four creatives sharing their personal experience of navigating the complexities of the creative industry. With open minds and vulnerable hearts our panelists will discuss their unique perspectives and offer a platform for conversation\, questions\, and the sharing of lived experience to foster a deeper understanding of neurodiversity and its impact on living and working as a creative professional.  \n\n\n\nPart of our Evening Education Series! \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWhat’s Included?A 60 minute webinar with our creative industries experts (which you can access later if you want) plus lifetime access to additional resources. \n\n\n\nWho’s it for?Creative and arts practitioners\, freelancers\, start-ups\, and arts entrepreneurs from beginners to established (international sign-ups welcome!). This webinar will also be helpful for those managing small to medium arts organisations who would like more insight into neurodiversity in practice. \n\n\n\nWho are the Hosts?  Wendi Lanham – Wendi Lanham is an actor\, presenter\, model\, and the General Manager of Creative Plus Business. She has a wealth of experience combining business and creative practice\, and loves teaching individuals and businesses how to expand their networks\, unlock new opportunities\, and foster collaborations for mutual growth. \n\n\n\nEmmie Hallett – Emmie Hallett has one foot planted firmly in each world – the arts and small business – and loves helping people turn their creative work into a business reality. She has been an educator for 15+ years and is focused on delivering practical\, actionable training where you walk away knowing how to do things\, not just why you should. \n\n\n\nBrooke Scobie – Brooke Scobie lives on Darkinjung land as a queer First Nations single mum\, writer\, podcaster\, business mentor\, and dedicated artist manager. With over 15 years working in the community services sector and a half-decade within the arts\, Brooke seamlessly marries their passion for creative expression with a profound understanding of the needs of community. They have been published widely as a poet and writer\, clinching 2nd place in the 2020 Judith Wright Poetry Prize. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business? We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be provided via Crowdcast. REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL. Click the Book Now link below to reserve your place now. BOOK NOW URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-national-neuro-spicy-neuro-sparkly/ CATEGORIES:Webinars,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Neuro-Spicy-with-Description-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240926T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240926T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093419 CREATED:20240728T234547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T042656Z UID:10000354-1727373600-1727380800@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:ONLINE (NSW): Creatives Guide to Super and Insurance DESCRIPTION:Oh so boring\, and so necessary. All creative practitioners and arts professionals should be able to understand the basics of superannuation and insurance. \n\n\n\nInsurance is a necessary for every creative project\, arts organisation and small business. Superannuation is a tricky topic with ever-changing rules and special caveats for the creative industries.  Creative’s Guide to Super and Insurance is a comprehensive and surprisingly fun workshop that covers both dreary subjects in detail. It’s been written by creatives and specifically designed for those that need details for their professional practice.  \n\n\n\nThe first hour details what insurance is\, understanding your duty of care as a creative professional\, the different kinds available\, and where to go for more help. The second hour examines how superannuation works for creatives and the rules for paying\, and being paid\, your super.  \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWith a specific focus on the arts and creative industries\, this workshop will cover: \n\n\n\n+ Understanding Liability\, Duty of Care and the consequences of a breach of responsibility. + How to conduct a comprehensive Risk Assessment for projects and organisations. + The Details (and Pros vs Cons) of the main insurance considerations –  Public Liability\, Professional Indemnity\, Equipment\, Volunteer\, Income Protection and Worker’s Comp. + The basics of how superannuation works for everyone in Australia. + The ‘Superannuation Guarantee for Contractors’ and the caveats for creatives. + How to access outstanding superannuation from freelance clients\, and pay other people. Participants can also ask questions and get access to more resources and support. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive: \n\n\n\n+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links. + A One-Page Marketing Plan template to assist with the practical elements of the workshop. + Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop. + The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. We have a whole team ready to help!Who is Presenting?Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist and filmmaker. In 2014 Monica completed her Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business at AFTRS\, and was appointed as the first NSW Creative Industries Business Advisor by the Department of Industry. Shortly after she founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, which is dedicated to educating creative people about small business and marketing skills. In 2019\, Monica was awarded the QUT Creative Enterprise Australia award for being a Creative Trailblazer that “advocates\, mentors\, donates\, educates and advises within Australia’s creative economy”. Monica continues to work as a writer\, filmmaker and occasional performer. \n\n\n\nWhat is CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop.  \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWhat is Service NSW Business Connect?Service NSW Business Connect provides free independent\, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one-on-one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business. URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-nsw-creatives-guide-to-super-and-insurance/ CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Creatives-Guide-to-Super-Insurance-Website-Hero.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240927T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240928T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093419 CREATED:20240729T003018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T224804Z UID:10000356-1727427600-1727542800@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:MT GAMBIER: Artselerate SA DESCRIPTION:Submit Your Application\n\n\n\nDownload the Program\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Partnership with the Government of South Australia’s Office for Small and Family Business. \n\n\n\nARTSELERATE SA is a unique program specifically for creative practitioners and arts professionals that combines all the benefits of a business incubator\, start-up accelerator\, creative collaboration and networking opportunity. The outcome is a fast and practical approach to business and strategic planning for creatives making their own work. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\n\n\n\nHere’s what to expect if you join us for Artselerate: \n\n\n\n\n+ A little bit of pre-work to introduce the incubator content\, with a focus on cultural safety.\n\n\n\n+ 2 x 2 day sessions full of tutorials\, guest speakers\, practical activities\, resource sharing\, and networking opportunities.\n\n\n\n+ 4 x 1-hour creative business mentor meetings (optional extra).\n\n\n\n+ Participation in our guided ‘Buddy’ peer support program.\n\n\n\n+ Ongoing connection to the Artselerate Alumni.\n\n\n\n\nPlus a whole lot more. Phew! So much goodness jam packed into one program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho’s it For?\n\n\n\nArtselerate is a program designed for creative practitioners at any stage of their professional development—it’s a safe and structured melting pot of experiences\, attitudes\, and ideas to get your planning done! \n\n\n\nYou could be… \n\n\n\n\n+ An individual artist or maker from any area of the creative industry\n\n\n\n+ A recent graduate or fledgling freelancer just getting started\n\n\n\n+ Someone representing a small creative organisation or arts not-for-profit\n\n\n\n+ A leader from a mid-sized arts or screen organisation who doesn’t have the financial resources to hire a consultant or participate in a more expensive program\n\n\n\n\nOr anything in between! \n\n\n\nWe welcome keen beans who are based in South Australia from any area of creative practice. Ideally\, you are committed to improving your professional and creative capacity and developing your business and marketing skills in an accelerated way\, using a practical methodology. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho is Presenting?\n\n\n\nMonica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist and filmmaker. In 2014 Monica completed her Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business at AFTRS\, and was appointed as the first NSW Creative Industries Business Advisor by the Department of Industry. Shortly after she founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, which is dedicated to educating creative people about small business and marketing skills. In 2019\, Monica was awarded the QUT Creative Enterprise Australia award for being a Creative Trailblazer that “advocates\, mentors\, donates\, educates and advises within Australia’s creative economy”. Monica continues to work as a writer\, filmmaker and occasional performer. \n\n\n\nOur special guest speakers for Mt Gambier are: \n\n\n\n\nAlysha Herrmann – Writer\, Performance Maker\, Community Organiser\, and Creative Producer.\n\n\n\nJeff McCann – Visual Artist\, Illustrator\, and Creative Maker.\n\n\n\nFrida Las Vegas – Fashion Designer\, Visual Artist.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?\n\n\n\nWe’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Details\n\n\n\nParticipants will need to attend 2 x 2-day sessions\, along with some self-managed learning and optional mentoring sessions. Each program day runs from 9.30am to 5pm: \n\n\n\n\n+ Friday 27th & Saturday 28th September\n\n\n\n+ Friday 25th & Saturday 26th October \n\n\n\n\nVenue: The Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre\, Mount Gambier \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Fine Print\n\n\n\n\n+ Suitable applicants will be chosen on a first-in first-served basis.\n\n\n\n+ There is a fee attached to attendance of $150 + gst. There are options available for people who require a subsidy of 50%\, or sponsorship.\n\n\n\n+ You will be notified of the outcome of this EOI within 5 weeks of applying. You will then be sent a link for payment.\n\n\n\n+ You can be from any area of practice\, including screen\, music\, performing arts\,  design\, fashion\, visuals arts\, writing and multi-arts.\n\n\n\n+ Previous experience in creative business\, freelancing or within an arts organisation is not compulsory\, but some degree of professional experience is preferred.\n\n\n\n+ You must be aged over 18\, and be a resident of South Australia in order to participate.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSubmit Your Application\n\n\n\nDownload the Program\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nARTSELERATE SA is an initiative of the Government of South Australia’s Office for Small and Family Business and the South Australian Small Business Strategy 2023 – 2030. \n\n\n\nThis event has closed. Please email fiona@creativeplusbusiness.com for information about our next Artselerate. URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/mt-gambier-artselerate-sa/ CATEGORIES:Business Incubator,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Artselerate-2024-LinkedIn-Mount-Gambier.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241001T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241001T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093419 CREATED:20240828T013619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T013931Z UID:10000367-1727805600-1727812800@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:ONLINE (NSW): Creative's Guide to Branding DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event for NSW Small Business Month. \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 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? Lillie Brown – Lillie Brown is a freelance marketing strategist and Marketing Manager of Creative Plus Business. Lillie works with small to medium creative businesses to devise and implement marketing and social media strategies that are easy for creative brains to digest. She walks clients through a comprehensive planning process to create simple to understand and actionable strategies to help them fulfil their vision – including Creative Plus Business! \n\n\n\nThis is a NSW Small Business Month EventNSW Small Business Month is a month-long program created for small businesses across the state to attend events aligned to their individual business interests. Coordinated by the NSW Small Business Commission\, NSW Small Business Month brings together small businesses with local chambers\, industry associations\, not-for-profits and social enterprises\, large businesses\, and all levels of government. Creative Plus Business is an official Collaboration Partner for NSW Small Business Month in 2024. \n\n\n\nWhat is CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWhat is Service NSW Business Connect? Service NSW Business Connect provides free\, independent\, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one‑on‑one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business. URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-nsw-creatives-guide-to-branding-2/ CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Website-HeroSmlBiz-Brand.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241003T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241003T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093419 CREATED:20240911T010244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T062422Z UID:10000371-1727949600-1727956800@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:ONLINE (NSW): How to Start a Creative Business DESCRIPTION:Curious about turning your creative practice into a fully-fledged small business? Loving your artistic hobby\, and wondering if you have the chops for freelancing? \n\n\n\nThis fun and friendly FREE online workshop will cover all the essentials you need to get the basics of creative business right\, and avoid some of the most common pitfalls that artists can experience when entering the world of self-employment and freelancing. ‘How to Start a Creative Business’ was designed by creative practitioners for absolute beginners\, and it’s a friendly safe space where every question is a good question\, and the mysteries of business will become a little clearer. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nYou will learn all the following\, with a special focus on arts practice and creative industries: \n\n\n\n+ Setting goals and making a plan for your start-up journey\,+ The basics of business including ABNs\, structures\, business names and licences\,+ The legal steps to registering your business\,+ Getting ready for managing the money\,+ Preparing for marketing and promotion\,+ Where to go for more help. \n\n\n\n‘How to Start a Creative Business’ is your passport to a world where you can be creative\, make money from your craft\, and love your work. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive: \n\n\n\n+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+ A practical workbook to assist with the interactive elements of the workshops.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. We have a whole team ready to help! \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?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.Accessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements\, please email fiona@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop. 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-how-to-start-a-creative-business-2/ CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Website-HeroHowToOnline.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241003T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241003T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093419 CREATED:20240711T050324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T061618Z UID:10000348-1727978400-1727985600@creativeplusbusiness.com 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 short 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 all the following\, with a focus on arts practice and creative industries: \n\n\n\n+ The Famine and the Feast – weathering the ups and downs of creative income \n\n\n\n+ The Flow of Money Out – Understanding and making realistic budgets \n\n\n\n+ The Basics of Forecasting\, and how to develop a ‘crystal ball’ for income \n\n\n\n+ The Flow of Money In – Understanding income and how to create regularity \n\n\n\n+ Practical steps to getting financially organised \n\n\n\n+ More resources and places to go for help \n\n\n\nCashflow 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: \n\n\n\n+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links\, \n\n\n\n+ Templates for budgets and other accounting requirements\, \n\n\n\n+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop\, \n\n\n\n+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. 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?Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist and filmmaker. In 2014 Monica completed her Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business at AFTRS\, and was appointed as the first NSW Creative Industries Business Advisor by the Department of Industry. Shortly after she founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, which is dedicated to educating creative people about small business and marketing skills. In 2019\, Monica was awarded the QUT Creative Enterprise Australia award for being a Creative Trailblazer that “advocates\, mentors\, donates\, educates and advises within Australia’s creative economy”. Monica continues to work as a writer\, filmmaker and occasional performer. \n\n\n\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. BOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWhat is Service NSW Business Connect? Service NSW Business Connect provides free\, independent\, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one‑on‑one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business. URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-nsw-cashflow-for-creatives/ CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Website-HeroCashflowWork.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241004T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241005T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093419 CREATED:20240920T050650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T215927Z UID:10000387-1728032400-1728147600@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:PORT ADELAIDE: Artselerate SA DESCRIPTION:Submit Your Application\n\n\n\nDownload the Program\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Partnership with the Government of South Australia’s Office for Small and Family Business. \n\n\n\nARTSELERATE SA is a unique program specifically for creative practitioners and arts professionals that combines all the benefits of a business incubator\, start-up accelerator\, creative collaboration and networking opportunity. The outcome is a fast and practical approach to business and strategic planning for creatives making their own work. \n\n\n\nEOIs close Monday\, 30th September. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\n\n\n\nHere’s what to expect if you join us for Artselerate: \n\n\n\n\n+ A little bit of pre-work to introduce the incubator content\, with a focus on cultural safety.\n\n\n\n+ 2 x 2 day sessions full of tutorials\, guest speakers\, practical activities\, resource sharing\, and networking opportunities.\n\n\n\n+ 4 x 1-hour creative business mentor meetings (optional extra).\n\n\n\n+ Participation in our guided ‘Buddy’ peer support program.\n\n\n\n+ Ongoing connection to the Artselerate Alumni.\n\n\n\n\nPlus a whole lot more. Phew! So much goodness jam packed into one program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho’s it For?\n\n\n\nArtselerate is a program designed for creative practitioners at any stage of their professional development—it’s a safe and structured melting pot of experiences\, attitudes\, and ideas to get your planning done! \n\n\n\nYou could be… \n\n\n\n\n+ An individual artist or maker from any area of the creative industry\n\n\n\n+ A recent graduate or fledgling freelancer just getting started\n\n\n\n+ Someone representing a small creative organisation or arts not-for-profit\n\n\n\n+ A leader from a mid-sized arts or screen organisation who doesn’t have the financial resources to hire a consultant or participate in a more expensive program\n\n\n\n\nOr anything in between! \n\n\n\nWe welcome keen beans who are based in South Australia from any area of creative practice. Ideally\, you are committed to improving your professional and creative capacity and developing your business and marketing skills in an accelerated way\, using a practical methodology. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho is Presenting?\n\n\n\nMonica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist and filmmaker. In 2014 Monica completed her Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business at AFTRS\, and was appointed as the first NSW Creative Industries Business Advisor by the Department of Industry. Shortly after she founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, which is dedicated to educating creative people about small business and marketing skills. In 2019\, Monica was awarded the QUT Creative Enterprise Australia award for being a Creative Trailblazer that “advocates\, mentors\, donates\, educates and advises within Australia’s creative economy”. Monica continues to work as a writer\, filmmaker and occasional performer. \n\n\n\nOur special guest speakers for Port Adelaide are: \n\n\n\n\nJeff McCann – Visual Artist\, Illustrator\, and Creative Maker.\n\n\n\nFrida Las Vegas – Fashion Designer\, Visual Artist.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?\n\n\n\nWe’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Details\n\n\n\nParticipants will need to attend 2 x 2-day sessions\, along with some self-managed learning and optional mentoring sessions. Each program day runs from 9.30am to 5pm: \n\n\n\n\n+ Friday 4th & Saturday 5th October\n\n\n\n+ Friday 8th & Saturday 9th November\n\n\n\n\nVenue: The Lights Community and Sports Centre \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Fine Print\n\n\n\n\n+ Suitable applicants will be chosen on a first-in first-served basis.\n\n\n\n+ There is a fee attached to attendance of $150 + gst. There are options available for people who require a subsidy of 50%\, or sponsorship.\n\n\n\n+ You will be notified of the outcome of this EOI within 5 weeks of applying. You will then be sent a link for payment.\n\n\n\n+ You can be from any area of practice\, including screen\, music\, performing arts\,  design\, fashion\, visuals arts\, writing and multi-arts.\n\n\n\n+ Previous experience in creative business\, freelancing or within an arts organisation is not compulsory\, but some degree of professional experience is preferred.\n\n\n\n+ You must be aged over 18\, and be a resident of South Australia in order to participate.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSubmit Your Application\n\n\n\nDownload the Program\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nARTSELERATE SA is an initiative of the Government of South Australia’s Office for Small and Family Business and the South Australian Small Business Strategy 2023 – 2030. \n\n\n\nApplications have closed for this particular Artselerate. Please email fiona@creativeplusbusiness.com to enquire. URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/port-adelaide-artselerate-sa/ CATEGORIES:Business Incubator,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Artselerate-LinkedIn-Port-Adelaide-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241010T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241010T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093419 CREATED:20240828T013829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T013832Z UID:10000364-1728583200-1728590400@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:SYDNEY: Creative Wellbeing DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event for NSW Small Business Month. \n\n\n\nTaking care of our wellbeing is vital for creative professionals. Without safeguarding the easy and artistic flow of ideas\, it’s more than our health that might suffer.  \n\n\n\nUsing your creativity for professional work is both rewarding and taxing. While there’s immense satisfaction in building a business around your artistic vision\, the constant pressure to deliver and the emotional rollercoaster of the creative process can lead to burnout. ‘Creative wellbeing’ is a unique workshop designed to equip you with the tools and strategies to not only flourish creatively\, but also fuel the success of your creative business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn the following in this FREE workshop with a focus on arts practice and creative business success: \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. More resources and help will be provided for broader wellbeing support. This workshop has been designed by creatives for creatives and includes a variety of activities. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?  All participants of this workshop also receive: \n\n\n\n+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources.+ Downloadable templates and project plans to support all kinds of funding applications+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. We have a whole team ready to help! \n\n\n\nWho’s the Host?Wendi Lanham – Wendi Lanham is an actor\, presenter\, model\, and the General Manager of Creative Plus Business. She has a wealth of experience combining business and creative practice\, and loves teaching individuals and businesses how to expand their networks\, unlock new opportunities\, and foster collaborations for mutual growth. \n\n\n\nThis is a NSW Small Business Month EventNSW Small Business Month is a month-long program created for small businesses across the state to attend events aligned to their individual business interests. Coordinated by the NSW Small Business Commission\, NSW Small Business Month brings together small businesses with local chambers\, industry associations\, not-for-profits and social enterprises\, large businesses\, and all levels of government. Creative Plus Business is an official Collaboration Partner for NSW Small Business Month in 2024. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have queries or any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nVenue: Workshop Room\, The Commons\, 388 George Street\, SydneyNSW 2000 \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWhat’s Service NSW Business Connect? Service NSW Business Connect provides free independent\, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one-on-one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business. URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/sydney-creative-wellbeing/ CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Website-HeroSmlBiz-Wellb.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241015T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241015T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093419 CREATED:20240911T005019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T005021Z UID:10000372-1729015200-1729022400@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:ONLINE (NSW): Pricing for Creatives DESCRIPTION:What should I charge? This question plagues creative practitioners and arts no matter what industry. There are answers\, but they are fascinating and complicated. \n\n\n\nWorking out what to charge for creative products and services can be a colossal challenge. Where to even start? ‘Pricing for Creatives’ is a practical online workshop that covers the basics of figuring out the price point for creative work\, including calculating costs and understanding what the market can bear. ‘Pricing for Creatives’ is vital for anyone struggling to understand the value of their own work\, and how to share that value with others.   \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWith a specific focus on the arts and creative industries\, this workshop covers: \n\n\n\n+ The beginnings of the process and working out how much everything costs. + Working out the unit cost measurement\, and its place in the costing process. + The value of time\, and how to measure effectively.+ Choosing the right pricing method for your products and services. + Understanding how to evaluate the marketplace with the right kind of research. + The Psychology of Pricing\, and how it impacts on what you can charge for your work.  \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive: \n\n\n\n+ Lifetime access to a dedicated Dropbox folder full of additional resources and workbooks to help continue the learning after the workshop.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. \n\n\n\nWho is it for? Creative freelancers\, established practitioners\, arts organisations.  \n\n\n\nWho is presenting? Cat Dibley is a national and international creative producer with over 10 years’ experience producing dance\, theatre\, tours\, and festivals. She has worked at major theatre companies across Australia\, Europe\, and the US and founded a theatre company in 2011\, producing many shows under this banner for mainstage companies\, festivals\, and large-scale national tours. Cat has also worked as a creative consultant\, story producer\, screen development producer\, educator and mentor. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business? We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements\, please email 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-pricing-for-creatives-2/ CATEGORIES:Webinars,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Pricing-for-Creatives-BC-Cooma-Website-Hero.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241016T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241016T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093419 CREATED:20240813T070457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T050918Z UID:10000362-1729081800-1729089000@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:SYDNEY: Creative Wellbeing DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event in partnership with the Old Fitz Theatre’s New Work Festival. \n\n\n\nUsing your creativity for professional work is both rewarding and taxing. While there’s immense satisfaction in building a business around your artistic vision\, the constant pressure to deliver and the emotional rollercoaster of the creative process can lead to burnout. ‘Creative wellbeing’ is a unique workshop designed to equip you with the tools and strategies to not only flourish creatively\, but also fuel the success of your creative business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn the following in this FREE workshop with a focus on arts practice and creative business success: \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. More resources and help will be provided for broader wellbeing support. This workshop has been designed by creatives for creatives and includes a variety of activities. \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’s the Host?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’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have queries or any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nVenue: The Old Fitz Theatre\, 129 Dowling Street Woolloomooloo \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWhat’s Service NSW Business Connect? Service NSW Business Connect provides free independent\, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one-on-one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business. URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/sydney-creative-wellbeing-old-fitz/ CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Website-HeroWellbeingBat.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241017T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241017T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093419 CREATED:20240828T013733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T044333Z UID:10000366-1729188000-1729195200@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:ONLINE (NSW): Future Planning for Creatives DESCRIPTION:This is a Creative Plus Business event for NSW Small Business Month. \n\n\n\nA 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?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\nThis is a NSW Small Business Month EventNSW Small Business Month is a month-long program created for small businesses across the state to attend events aligned to their individual business interests. Coordinated by the NSW Small Business Commission\, NSW Small Business Month brings together small businesses with local chambers\, industry associations\, not-for-profits and social enterprises\, large businesses\, and all levels of government. Creative Plus Business is an official Collaboration Partner for NSW Small Business Month in 2024. \n\n\n\nWhat is CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWhat is Service NSW Business Connect? Service NSW Business Connect provides free\, independent\, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one‑on‑one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business. URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-nsw-future-planning-for-creatives/ CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Website-HeroSmlBiz-Futur.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241017T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241017T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093419 CREATED:20240910T064915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T050748Z UID:10000370-1729188000-1729198800@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:CAMDEN: Creative Wellbeing DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event for Camden Council’s Creative Collab for NSW Small Business Month. \n\n\n\nTaking care of our wellbeing is vital for creative professionals. Without safeguarding the easy and artistic flow of ideas\, it’s more than our health that might suffer.  \n\n\n\nUsing your creativity for professional work is both rewarding and taxing. While there’s immense satisfaction in building a business around your artistic vision\, the constant pressure to deliver and the emotional rollercoaster of the creative process can lead to burnout. ‘Creative wellbeing’ is a unique workshop designed to equip you with the tools and strategies to not only flourish creatively\, but also fuel the success of your creative business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (via Try Booking) \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn the following in this FREE workshop with a focus on arts practice and creative business success: \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. More resources and help will be provided for broader wellbeing support. This workshop has been designed by creatives for creatives and includes a variety of activities. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?  All participants of this workshop also receive: \n\n\n\n+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources.+ Downloadable templates and project plans to support all kinds of funding applications+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. We have a whole team ready to help! \n\n\n\nWho’s the Host?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’s Creative Collab? Creative Collab is a quarterly forum connecting emerging and established arts and creative professionals from the Macarthur region. The events will host guest artist speakers\, discussions\, presentations and the latest news from the arts and cultural sector in NSW to support and sustain a vibrant local creative industry and network\, inclusive of visual arts\, decorative arts\, performing arts\, music and design.The event is free to the public and aims to encourage professional and networking development for artists from the Macarthur Region. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have queries or any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nVenue: Spring Farm Community Centre\, Hall 2\, 275 Richardson Rd\, Spring Farm. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (via Try Booking) \n\n\n\nThis is a NSW Small Business Month EventNSW Small Business Month is a month-long program created for small businesses across the state to attend events aligned to their individual business interests. Coordinated by the NSW Small Business Commission\, NSW Small Business Month brings together small businesses with local chambers\, industry associations\, not-for-profits and social enterprises\, large businesses\, and all levels of government. Creative Plus Business is an official Collaboration Partner for NSW Small Business Month in 2024. URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/camden-creative-wellbeing/ CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Website-HeroSmlBiz-Wellb.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241018T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241018T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093419 CREATED:20240910T064749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T064930Z UID:10000368-1729256400-1729263600@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:SUTHERLAND: How To Start A Creative Business DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre Sutherland. \n\n\n\nCurious about turning your creative practice into a fully-fledged small business? Loving your artistic hobby\, and wondering if you have the chops for freelancing?  \n\n\n\nThis fun and friendly workshop will cover all the essentials you need to get the basics of creative business right and avoid some of the most common pitfalls that artists can experience when entering the world of self-employment and freelancing. ‘How To Start A Creative Business’ was designed by creative practitioners for absolute beginners\, and it’s a friendly safe space where every question is a good question\, and the mysteries of business will become a little clearer.  \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nYou will learn all the following\, with a special focus on arts practice and creative industries: \n\n\n\n+ Setting goals and making a plan for your start-up journey.+ The basics of business including ABNs\, structures\, business names and licences.+ The legal steps to registering your business.+ Getting ready for managing the money.+ Preparing for marketing and promotion.+ Where to go for more help. \n\n\n\n‘How To Start A Creative Business’ is your passport to a world where you can be creative\, make money from your craft\, and love your work. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive: \n\n\n\n+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+ A practical Workbook to assist with the interactive elements of the workshops.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. We have a whole team ready to help! \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?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\nVenue: The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre Sutherland\, 30 Eton Street\, Sutherland \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWhat is Service NSW Business Connect? Service NSW Business Connect provides free\, independent\, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one‑on‑one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business. URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/sutherland-how-to-start-a-creative-business/ CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Website-HeroHowToSutherl.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241022T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241022T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093419 CREATED:20240315T040954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T041925Z UID:10000322-1729605600-1729612800@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:WOLLONGONG: Funding Guidelines for Creatives DESCRIPTION:In partnership with MerrigongX. \n\n\n\nA workshop dedicated to the basics of how to write\, manage and maintain funding.   \n\n\n\nGrants\, funding\, procurement\, scholarships and awards are often held up as the holy grail of a successful arts career\, but this revenue stream also takes hard work\, dedication and patience. After all\, there’s no such thing as ‘free money’. ‘Funding Guidelines for Creatives’ is a workshop showcasing the basics of preparation\, application\, and acquittal for any kind of funding\, as well as getting organised for future applications. It’s packed with information and suitable for novices and more experienced funding-seekers alike. There is always more to learn about funding! \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn all the following\, with a focus on arts practice and creative industries:+ The different kinds of funding available\, from grants to procurement and more.+ Creating a funding folder and deadline calendar for regular applications.+ Writing the application – and avoiding the most common errors.+ Getting the money right\, with budgeting and income (including templates).+ The acquittal process – and how to recover from setbacks.+ The five main ways to avoid ‘failing’ at funding. \n\n\n\nResources\, examples and templates will also be provided for a variety of funding applications. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?All participants of this workshop also receive: \n\n\n\n+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources.+ Downloadable templates and project plans to support all kinds of funding applications.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. We have a whole team ready to help! \n\n\n\nWho 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\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\nVenue: The Music Lounge\, Wollongong Town Hall\, Corner of Crown & Kembla Streets\, Wollongong 2500 \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWhat is NSW Business Connect? Service NSW Business Connect provides free independent\, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one-on-one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business. URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/wollongong-funding-guidleines-for-creatives/ CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Website-HeroFunding-Fund.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241023T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241023T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093419 CREATED:20240911T010828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T010830Z UID:10000373-1729684800-1729692000@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:ONLINE (NSW): Time Management for Creatives DESCRIPTION: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? \n\n\n\nMost creatives are pushed to the limit when it comes to time management. Many are juggling work\, freelancing gigs\, passion projects\, admin and marketing demands\, as well as the other challenges that might come from parenting\, caring responsibilities and other personal factors. There are solutions to these vexing issues\, but there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. The added complexities of neurodiversity and creative thinking mean that more than one tactic might help. \n\n\n\n‘Time Management for Creatives’ is a fun and relaxed online workshop that explores a variety of practical options for time management\, specifically designed for a range of learning needs. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWith a specific focus on the arts and creative industries\, you will learn: \n\n\n\n+ The different approaches and individual definitions of what ‘time management’ means.+ The importance of breaking down what ‘time success’ and priorities mean for you.+ The difference between deadlines and goals\, and how to make that work in your favour.+ Challenges to better time keeping\, including all the different methods of procrastination.+ Apps and processes that can help to create better time systems.+ Bringing habits and small changes into effect for the long-term time management gain. \n\n\n\n‘Time Management for Creatives’ is a collaborative 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 online 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\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\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 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-time-management-for-creatives-2/ CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Website-HeroTimeManageme.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241024T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241024T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093419 CREATED:20240828T013650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T051148Z UID:10000365-1729792800-1729800000@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:SYDNEY: Networking Tips for Creatives DESCRIPTION:This is a Creative Plus Business event for NSW Small Business Month. \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.  \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\nThis is a NSW Small Business Month EventNSW Small Business Month is a month-long program created for small businesses across the state to attend events aligned to their individual business interests. Coordinated by the NSW Small Business Commission\, NSW Small Business Month brings together small businesses with local chambers\, industry associations\, not-for-profits and social enterprises\, large businesses\, and all levels of government. Creative Plus Business is an official Collaboration Partner for NSW Small Business Month in 2024. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nVenue: Workshop Room – The Commons\, 388 George Street\, Sydney NSW 2000 \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWhat is Service NSW Business Connect? Service NSW Business Connect provides free\, independent\, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one‑on‑one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business. URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/sydney-networking-tips-for-creatives/ CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Website-HeroSmlBiz-Netwo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241025T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241025T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093419 CREATED:20240923T001515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T001518Z UID:10000385-1729850400-1729857600@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:COOMA: Creative's Guide to Branding DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event in partnership with South East Arts. \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! We encourage you to stay for lunch and to meet fellow creatives. \n\n\n\n+ 10:00am Creative’s Guide to Branding; workshop with Creative Plus Business+ 12:00pm Enjoy sandwiches for lunch and chat with special guest\, Andrew Gray\, Director of South East Arts+ 1:00pm Creative’s Guide to Social Media’ workshop with Creative Plus Business+ 3:00pm Workshops conclude \n\n\n\nWho is presenting? Lillie Brown – Lillie Brown is a freelance marketing strategist and Marketing Manager of Creative Plus Business. Lillie works with small to medium creative businesses to devise and implement marketing and social media strategies that are easy for creative brains to digest. She walks clients through a comprehensive planning process to create simple to understand and actionable strategies to help them fulfil their vision – including Creative Plus Business! \n\n\n\nWhat 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: Raglan Gallery and Cultural Centre\, 9-11 Lambie Street\, Cooma NSW \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/cooma-creatives-guide-to-branding/ CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Website-HeroBrandingBC.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241025T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241025T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093419 CREATED:20240923T001622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T001624Z UID:10000386-1729861200-1729868400@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:COOMA: Creative's Guide to Social Media DESCRIPTION:Social media is everywhere\, as are tips and tricks to use it for business. What are the best ways for creative and arts professional to use this powerful marketing tool? \n\n\n\nSocial media is a complex and challenging marketing tool for a lot of creatives\, as it can be very difficult to find a balance between constantly updating the world just about themselves\, and ignoring the platforms entirely! ‘Creative’s Guide to Social Media’ is a friendly\, up-to-date and interactive 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 Creative’s Guide to Branding; workshop with Creative Plus Business+ 12:00pm Enjoy sandwiches for lunch and chat with special guest\, Andrew Gray\, Director of South East Arts+ 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?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\nVenue: Raglan Gallery and Cultural Centre\, 9-11 Lambie Street\, Cooma NSW \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/cooma-creatives-guide-to-social-media/ CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Website-Hero-Social-Media-BC.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241029T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241029T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093419 CREATED:20240911T011258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T011301Z UID:10000374-1730203200-1730210400@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:ONLINE (NSW): Creative's Guide to Marketing DESCRIPTION:Many creatives hate the idea of selling\, but what if marketing could be more than impersonal hustle? How about a strategic approach that focuses on people first? \n\n\n\nMarketing is one of the most despised and least understood aspects of running a creative business or working in the arts. Most creatives hate to sell and would rather be making than hustling. However\, there is a simple solution to making marketing more palatable – take out the sales and focus on the strategy. The ‘Creative’s Guide to Marketing’ online workshop shares a simple six-step marketing approach that has been designed to take the pain out of promotion. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn all the following\, with a focus on arts practice and creative industries: \n\n\n\n+ Re-imagining traditional marketing in a way that makes sense for creativity and the arts.+ Getting the foundational elements of “YOU” marketing right\, without the terror of a deadline.+ Understating the breadth of our ‘customers’\, from clients to funding bodies to audience.+ Knowing and learning from our peers\, and from word-of-mouth.+ Choosing the best digital and ‘old school’ tactics to help achieve your marketing goals. \n\n\n\nMore resources and templates will also be provided to help create a marketing action plan.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 online workshop also receive: \n\n\n\n+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links\,+ A Marketing Plan Template and Action Plan Template to assist with future marketing\,+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop\,+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. We have a whole team ready to help! \n\n\n\nWhat’s CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?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-marketing-2/ CATEGORIES:Webinars,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Website-HeroMarketingMX.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241030T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241030T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093419 CREATED:20240930T061946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T034215Z UID:10000381-1730286000-1730293200@creativeplusbusiness.com SUMMARY:ORANGE: How to Structure Your Creative Business DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event in partnership with Orange Regional Gallery and Arts Out West. \n\n\n\nCreative businesses and arts organisations need to choose a structure when starting out. Sole trader\, partnership\, not-for-profit – where to begin? \n\n\n\nAre freelancers\, contractors and sole traders all the same thing? What’s the difference between a not-for-profit and a social enterprise? Is a theatre company really a company? And how on earth can anyone tell the difference? ‘How to Structure Your Creative Business’ is a practical workshop for beginners that details all the types of legal structures available for businesses and not-for-profit organisations\, the rights and responsibilities that come with each choice\, and how to choose the right one that’s fit for purpose for you and your strategic goals.  \n\n\n\nThis workshop is essential for anyone wanting to understand how their professional practice\, business idea or charitable purpose fits into the legal and structural world.  \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWith a specific focus on the arts and creative industries\, this workshop will cover: \n\n\n\n+ Going it alone – being a sole trader\, freelancer and contractor.+ Working together – different types of partnerships and working with loved ones.+ Forming a company – understanding the Propriety Limited (PTY LTD) structure\, and the power of an Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV).+ Structures for purpose – The different types of not-for-profit entities\, and deductible gift receipts (DGR) status.+ Purpose and profit – understanding how the structure of social enterprise fits. \n\n\n\n‘How to Structure Your Creative Business’ 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\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. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email fiona@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nVenue: Orange Regional Gallery\, 149 Byng St\, Orange. \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/orange-how-to-structure-your-creative-business/ CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Website-HeroAOW-Structur.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR