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:20220402T160000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+1000
TZOFFSETTO:+1100
TZNAME:AEDT
DTSTART:20221001T160000
END:DAYLIGHT
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
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230817T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230817T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091332
CREATED:20230731T063059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T064051Z
UID:10000270-1692293400-1692300600@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:MORNINGTON: Beginner's Guide to Marketing
DESCRIPTION:IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MORNINGTON PENINSULA SHIRE \n\n\n\nMarketing is one of the most despised and least understood aspects of running a creative business and being an arts entrepreneur. Most creatives hate to sell\, and would rather be making than hustling. \n\n\n\nThere is a simple secret to making marketing more palatable – understanding the strategy behind the sales will make a huge impact on your creative career. This down-to-earth and enjoyable workshop explores the mystery behind the marketing magic\, specifically for creative professionals. \n\n\n\nWe’ll also examine:+ The key elements of a successful marketing campaign;+ How to understand clients\, customer and competitors;+ The deeper meaning of word-of-mouth marketing;+ The importance of social media;+ How to make a website with impact … and much more! \n\n\n\nOur Beginner’s Guide to Marketing workshop is tailored specifically to creative people who are (or want to be) self-employed\, from students and start-ups to experienced freelancers and arts organisations. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a dedicated Creative’s Guide to Marketing dropbox folder full of additional resources and help;+ Access to a dedicated webpage full of links and resources to help them get ahead in their creative business. \n\n\n\nWho should enrol?This workshop is ideal for recent graduates\, freelancers and anyone struggling with the marketing 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\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: Mornington Council Chambers – 2 Queen St\, Mornington\, VIC 3931 \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW:https://creatorsnetworkmarketing1.eventbrite.com.auhttps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/creators-network-free-marketing-workshop-1-beginners-guide-to-marketing-tickets-680610994807?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/mornington-beginners-guide-to-marketing/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BEGINNER-GUIDE-MARKETING-2021.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230817T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230817T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091332
CREATED:20230630T011049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T040354Z
UID:10000259-1692284400-1692291600@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:ONLINE: Time Management for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:HOW TO MAKE THE TIME FOR EVERYTHING? \n\n\n\nThis workshop answers the age-old question – how are we supposed to find the time to run a creative career\, pursue our arts-based practice\, and have a life as well? This fun and informal workshop discusses practical strategies to help you keep all the juggling balls in the air. \n\n\n\nParticipants will also discuss the larger issues of:+ Setting and keeping goals;+ Staying motivated and understanding procrastination;+ Recognising self-sabotage\, and;+ Finding the balance between being creative and making money. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?  All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a dedicated Time Management dropbox folder full of additional resources and help;+ Access to a website full of additional free resources.The workshop is relaxed and informal\, you can ask all the questions you’ve never been able to ask before\, and participants will also be given ample opportunity to network and get to know each other. \n\n\n\nWho should enrol? This workshop is ideal for recent graduates\, freelancers and anyone struggling with time\, work and creativity. It’s also relevant no matter what your profession – filmmakers\, writers\, designers\, visual artists\, musicians\, composers\, dancers\, performers – everyone can benefit from a quick introduction or refresher to the basics of time management and setting goals. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting? Bali Padda is a freelance creative working in theatre and screen as a producer\, director\, and actor. He was Industry Development Executive at Screen Australia\, overseeing funding for business support and professional development. He’s spent the past decade consulting for the arts industries on creative projects\, industry and business strategy\, diversity\, equity and inclusion and talent/artist development\, championing the authentic voice of historically excluded communities. \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 NSW Business Connect? Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you to 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\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. Note: this workshop will not be recorded.This workshop is funded by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOWhttps://bit.ly/444DtXw
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-time-management-for-creatives-7/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230816T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230816T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091332
CREATED:20230630T053352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T022714Z
UID:10000261-1692208800-1692212400@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Balancing Act
DESCRIPTION:Balancing a creative career and a part-time job can be tricky. Where does one find the time? During this engaging discussion\, our facilitator\, Wendi Lanham\, and two esteemed guests\, Bali Padda and Sats Kramer\, will share their personal experiences\, triumphs\, and lessons learned from running creative businesses while working part-time.  \n\n\n\nFrom balancing time commitments to managing finances and harnessing the power of creativity\, they will delve into the realities of pursuing your passions alongside other professional obligations. \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 on our website containing more resources to support your learning. \n\n\n\nWho should sign up? Creative and arts practitioners\, freelancers\, start-ups\, students and arts entrepreneurs from beginners to established (International sign-ups welcome!). We also welcome curious hobbyists and people from outside the arts. \n\n\n\nWho’s hosting? 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 is well-versed in the myriad ways artists can make money in order to weather the famine and feast of creative income more effectively. \n\n\n\nBali Padda is a freelance creative working in theatre and screen as a producer\, director\, and actor. He was Industry Development Executive at Screen Australia\, overseeing funding for business support and professional development. He’s spent the past decade consulting for the arts arts industries on creative projects\, industry and business strategy\, diversity\, equity and inclusion and talent/artist development\, championing the authentic voice of historically excluded communities. \n\n\n\nSatoru Kramer is a creative industry specialist and can support customers anywhere in NSW. Satoru (Sats) is a professional musician\, photographer and videographer based on the Far South Coast of NSW. Sats helps artists across creative industries to understand the key issues that artistic practices need to navigate\, particularly when building a creative business and professional practice\, while providing practical solutions to creative problems. Sats has also previously represented MusicNSW as the Regional Music Officer for the South East of the state. This role saw Sats working across the music industry\, as both a professional development facilitator and a central information and connection hub for all stakeholders in the local music industry. \n\n\n\nWhen not working in the music sphere\, Sats runs a photography and videography business. Propelled Pictures captures beautiful\, natural photography of properties\, brands\, weddings and events\, helping people to capture the stories and milestones in their lives. Working across multiple disciplines has given Sats a wide experience in understanding creative businesses. When not helping others with their artistic endeavours\, you’ll find Sats in his music studio or on the stage as both an original artist and session musician. \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 to 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 an educational organisation dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about entrepreneurial 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. 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\nThis webinar will take place on Crowdcast. You can sign up to the webinar via the link below. \n\n\n\nThis webinar is sponsored by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOWhttps://www.crowdcast.io/e/webinar-balancing-act
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/webinar-balancing-act/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Balancing-Act-Template-Crowdcast-Header-Webinar-3.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230816T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230816T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091332
CREATED:20230602T013346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T025207Z
UID:10000250-1692207000-1692214200@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:PENRITH: Time Management for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PENRITH CITY COUNCILThis workshop answers the age-old question – how are we supposed to find the time to run a creative career\, pursue our arts-based practice\, and have a life as well? This fun and informal workshop discusses practical strategies to help you keep all the juggling balls in the air. \n\n\n\nParticipants will also discuss the larger issues of:+ Setting and keeping goals;+ Staying motivated and understanding procrastination;+ Recognising self-sabotage\, and;+ Finding the balance between being creative and making money. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?  All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a dedicated Time Management dropbox folder full of additional resources and help;+ Access to a website full of additional free resources.The workshop is relaxed and informal\, you can ask all the questions you’ve never been able to ask before\, and participants will also be given ample opportunity to network and get to know each other. \n\n\n\nWho should enrol? This workshop is ideal for recent graduates\, freelancers and anyone struggling with time\, work and creativity. It’s also relevant no matter what your profession – filmmakers\, writers\, designers\, visual artists\, musicians\, composers\, dancers\, performers – everyone can benefit from a quick introduction or refresher to the basics of time management and setting goals. \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\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 NSW Business Connect? Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you to 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\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nVenue: Borland Lounge\, Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre\, 597 High St\, Penrith NSW 2750This workshop is funded by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOWhttps://bit.ly/3pPlEwx
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/penrith-time-management-for-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/TIME-MGMT-banner.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230815T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230815T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091332
CREATED:20230608T030224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T030227Z
UID:10000255-1692108000-1692115200@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:ONLINE: Selling Online for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:THE BASICS OF STARTING AN ONLINE STORE \n\n\n\nSelling online and using e-commerce can be overwhelming at first\, especially for creatives – where to begin? This beginner’s course is ideal for any creatives who have products or services ready to sell\, but no idea how to get their online sales set up. \n\n\n\nWith a focus on the arts and creative industries\, this workshop will cover:+ The pros and cons of selling online+ Preparing for the basics – bank accounts\, cloud accounting and stock management+ Choosing an eCommerce model+ Understanding the Customer Experience+ The legal checklist+ Marketing your Online Store… and more! \n\n\n\nAt the completion of the workshop you will have:+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with resources+ A One-Page Creative Business and Marketing Plan+ The option of more one-to-one advice from a creative business specialist. \n\n\n\nAll questions are welcome in this relaxed\, safe and inclusive webinar. Participants are also encouraged to share their own experiences and network with their fellow practitioners. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?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 NSW Business Connect? Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you to start\, run\, adapt or grow. 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 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. 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\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop. Note: this workshop will not be recorded.This workshop is sponsored by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOWhttps://bit.ly/3IZjnWi
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-selling-online-for-creatives-7/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/igor-miske-Px3iBXV-4TU-unsplash.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230812T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230812T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091332
CREATED:20230726T004414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T234106Z
UID:10000269-1691848800-1691857800@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:LITHGOW: Tax Time for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LIVE AND LOCAL \n\n\n\nTax is a necessary pain and managing the annual and ongoing obligations as a creative means getting their financial house in order. It’s not fun\, but a few simple tips and tricks (and a friendly face) can help. TAX TIME FOR CREATIVES covers the basics\, and examines the intersection between individual tax\, small business and the key creative tax rulings that dictate how creative practitioners need to interact with the tax department. \n\n\n\nThe workshop takes a practical and friendly look at:+ Understanding what taxable income actually means;+ The key creative tax rulings – and how they apply;+ The test for working out hobby versus business\, and why it matters;+ The basics of deductions;+ Easy tips and tricks for record-keeping\, including cloud accounting;+ An introduction to the Groovy Accountants. \n\n\n\nParticipants can also ask questions and get access to more resources and support. \n\n\n\nAt the completion of the workshop you will have:+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with resources+ A workbook to help with the practical elements of the workshop+ The option of more one-to-one advice from a creative business specialist. \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 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’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: Lithgow Transformation Hub\, Mort St & Bridge St\, Lithgow NSW 2790 \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW:https://events.humanitix.com/live-and-local-creative-plus-business-presents-money
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/lithgow-tax-time-for-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/WORKSHOP-tax-time-2021.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230812T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091332
CREATED:20230726T004132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T234107Z
UID:10000268-1691836200-1691845200@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:LITHGOW: Money is NOT a Dirty Word
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LIVE AND LOCAL \n\n\n\nThe starving artist is a pervasive idea\, and in reality many creative people struggle in self-employment because money is a constant battle. This isn’t always just due to lack of funds. Creative practitioners sometimes need the basics of business money and financial literacy explained in a way that is easy to understand. \n\n\n\nThis workshop helps to bridge that gap in financial literacy with an entertaining and real-world discussion of money that makes sense to the artistic brain. \n\n\n\nThe most common financial questions that creatives have are answered\, including:+ How do I weather the ups and downs of creative income?+ Do I have to keep working for free?+ What should I charge? How do I work that out?+ What’s the deal with cash flow and budgets?+ How do I invoice? How do I enforce an invoice?+ What’s the deal with tax\, and what is cloud accounting?+ Where can I go for more help? \n\n\n\nThis workshop will be relaxed and informal. You can ask all the questions you have never been able to ask before and will have ample opportunity to network and get to know each other. \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\nWhat do I get?All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Printed materials to help during the workshop;+ Lifetime access to a dedicated MONEY dropbox folder full of additional resources and help;+ Access to a web page full of links and resources to help you get ahead in their creative business. \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\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: Lithgow Transformation Hub\, Mort St & Bridge St\, Lithgow NSW 2790 \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW:https://events.humanitix.com/live-and-local-creative-plus-business-presents-money
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/lithgow-money-is-not-a-dirty-word/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/money-is-not-dirty-word.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230810T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230810T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091332
CREATED:20230726T003500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T003504Z
UID:10000267-1691692200-1691699400@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:MARRICKVILLE: Beginner's Guide to Marketing
DESCRIPTION:IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INNER WEST CREATIVE NETWORK \n\n\n\nMarketing is one of the most despised and least understood aspects of running a creative business and being an arts entrepreneur. Most creatives hate to sell\, and would rather be making than hustling. \n\n\n\nThere is a simple secret to making marketing more palatable – understanding the strategy behind the sales will make a huge impact on your creative career. This down-to-earth and enjoyable workshop explores the mystery behind the marketing magic\, specifically for creative professionals. \n\n\n\nWe’ll also examine:+ The key elements of a successful marketing campaign;+ How to understand clients\, customer and competitors;+ The deeper meaning of word-of-mouth marketing;+ The importance of social media;+ How to make a website with impact … and much more! \n\n\n\nOur Beginner’s Guide to Marketing workshop is tailored specifically to creative people who are (or want to be) self-employed\, from students and start-ups to experienced freelancers and arts organisations. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a dedicated Creative’s Guide to Marketing dropbox folder full of additional resources and help;+ Access to a dedicated webpage full of links and resources to help them get ahead in their creative business. \n\n\n\nWho should enrol?This workshop is ideal for recent graduates\, freelancers and anyone struggling with the marketing 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\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: Marrickville Library and Pavilion\, 313 Marrickville Rd\, Marrickville NSW 2204\, Australia \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW:https://bit.ly/IWCNMarketing
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/marrickville-beginners-guide-to-marketing/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BEGINNER-GUIDE-MARKETING-2021.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230809T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230809T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091332
CREATED:20230602T012203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T012205Z
UID:10000249-1691602200-1691609400@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:ONLINE: Funding Guidelines for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:Government funding\, grants\, awards and procurement are often held up as the holy grail of a successful arts business\, but this revenue stream also takes hard work and patience. After all\, there’s no such thing as ‘free money’.Funding Guidelines for Creatives showcases the basics of writing\, winning\, and acquitting any kind of funding\, as well as making plans and preparing for your funding future. \n\n\n\nIn this down-to-earth workshop\, participants will learn more about: \n\n\n\n+ The different kinds of funding available;+ Creating a Funding Folder and Grant Calendar;+ Researching funding and considering applications;+ Writing the Proposal – and avoiding the common errors;+ The Acquittal Process – and how to recover from setbacks;+ The five main ways to ‘fail’ at funding. \n\n\n\nResources\, examples and templates will also be provided for a variety of funding applications. \n\n\n\nThis workshop will be relaxed and informal. You can ask all the questions you have never been able to ask before and will have ample opportunity to network and get to know each other. \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\nWhat do I get?All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Printed materials to help during the workshop;+ Lifetime access to a dedicated FUNDING dropbox folder full of additional resources and help;+ Access to a web page full of links and resources to help you get ahead in their creative business. \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\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\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop. Note: this workshop will not be recorded. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is sponsored by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW:https://bit.ly/3Wma2NF
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-funding-guidelines-for-creatives-3/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/thought-catalog-Xeo_7HSwYsA-unsplash.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230802T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230802T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091332
CREATED:20230602T005339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T005342Z
UID:10000248-1690999200-1691006400@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:ONLINE: Pricing for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:CREATIVE COSTING\, PRICING AND SHARING YOUR WORTH \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 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\nParticipants will also discuss the larger issues of:+ Understanding budgets\, including the value of time;+ The psychology of pricing;+ Where cost and price overlap and intersect;+ Understanding the marketplace (and market research); + Creating loss leaders and more. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a dedicated Pricing for Creatives 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.All 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\nIdeal For: Creative freelancers\, established practitioners\, arts organisations.  \n\n\n\nWho is presenting? Wendi Lanham is an actor\, presenter\, model\, and the Business Manager of 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 in order to weather the famine and feast of creative income more effectively. \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\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop. Note: this workshop will not be recorded. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is funded by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW:https://bit.ly/439GLrP
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-pricing-for-creatives-4/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/WHATS-IT-WORTH-2020.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230801T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230801T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091332
CREATED:20230719T022433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T022509Z
UID:10000265-1690909200-1690916400@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:FOOTSCRAY: Tax Time for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MARIBYRNONG CITY COUNCIL \n\n\n\nTax is a necessary pain and managing the annual and ongoing obligations as a creative means getting their financial house in order. It’s not fun\, but a few simple tips and tricks (and a friendly face) can help. TAX TIME FOR CREATIVES covers the basics\, and examines the intersection between individual tax\, small business and the key creative tax rulings that dictate how creative practitioners need to interact with the tax department. \n\n\n\nThe workshop takes a practical and friendly look at:+ Understanding what taxable income actually means;+ The key creative tax rulings – and how they apply;+ The test for working out hobby versus business\, and why it matters;+ The basics of deductions;+ Easy tips and tricks for record-keeping\, including cloud accounting;+ An introduction to the Groovy Accountants. \n\n\n\nParticipants can also ask questions and get access to more resources and support. \n\n\n\nAt the completion of the workshop you will have:+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with resources+ A workbook to help with the practical elements of the workshop+ The option of more one-to-one advice from a creative business specialist. \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 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’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: Conference Room is upstairs in Footscray Library\, accessible by elevator or stairs. \n\n\n\nVenue: Conference Room\, Footscray Library\, 56 Paisley St\, Footscray VIC 3011 \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW:https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Events/Workshop-Tax-Time-for-Creatives
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/footscray-tax-time-for-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/WORKSHOP-tax-time-2021.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230729T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230729T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091332
CREATED:20230418T000541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T000544Z
UID:10000236-1690621200-1690650000@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:DARLINGHURST: Artselerate Cohort 2
DESCRIPTION:Artselerate is a unique combination of business incubator\, start-up accelerator\, creative collaboration\, and networking opportunity that creates a fast and practical approach to business and strategic planning specifically for creative practitioners and arts organisations. \n\n\n\nArtselerate helps participants complete their strategic business and marketing plans\, with practical actions ready to be implemented\, and creates a continued connection with other creative professionals through a guided peer mentoring program and ongoing connection to experts. \n\n\n\nArtselerate is a program designed for creative practitioners at any stage of their professional development — it’s a melting pot of experiences\, attitudes\, and ideas to get your planning done! \n\n\n\nYou could be… \n\n\n\n\nAn individual artist or maker from any area of the creative industry\n\n\n\nA recent graduate or fledgling freelancer just getting started\n\n\n\nSomeone representing a small creative organisation or arts not-for-profit\n\n\n\nA 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\nPlus you must be over 18\, and live and/or work in the City of Sydney LGA. \n\n\n\nWe welcome keen beans from any area of practice\, including screen\, music\, performing arts\, design\, fashion\, visuals arts\, writing\, and multi-arts. \n\n\n\nIdeally\, you are committed to improving your professional and creative capacity and developing your business and marketing skills in an accelerated way\, through a practical approach. \n\n\n\nYou also need to be engaged\, enthusiastic\, and willing to commit to participating in the whole program. That means BOTH weekends and in-between meetings. It’s compulsory! \n\n\n\nWe actively encourage applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds\, people with disabilities\, people who identify as LGBTQIA+\, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. We also welcome people of all genders. \n\n\n\nVenue: East Sydney Community and Arts Centre\, 34–40 Burton Street\, Darlinghurst 2010 \n\n\n\nArtselerate takes place over two weekends (Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th July from 9am—5pm\, and Saturday the 16th and Sunday the 17th September from 9am—5pm). If you have any questions\, please email tess@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW:https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/artselerate-cohort-2-2023
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/darlinghurst-artselerate-cohort-2/
CATEGORIES:Business Incubator
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Artselerate.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230728T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230728T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091332
CREATED:20230711T005636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T005639Z
UID:10000264-1690540200-1690547400@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:PORTLAND: Freelance Skills for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ARTS OUT WESTFreelancing in the creative industries is a fact of life. Even curious hobbyists and serial employees will need to understand the basics – not to mention those who have chosen to freelance professionally in their craft. Freelance Skills for Creatives is a fast\, funny and practical presentation specifically designed for creative practitioners with absolutely no business skills\, to help them get the five most important elements of creative freelancing just right. \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn more about:+ Setting goals and planning the self-employment journey;+ Understanding and handling money matters;+ The key to managing time better;+ The basic beginnings of marketing\, and+ Fostering a cheer squad and juggling the realities of combining art and business.We’ll also share more resources and tax\, superannuation\, and business registration. All 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\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a dedicated Freelance Five 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\nIdeal for: Creative practitioners at every level\, from students to professionals. \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\nWhat is NSW Business Connect? Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you start or grow your small business. Creative Plus Business provides confidential\, independent business advice and skills training for small and medium creative businesses across NSW as part of the NSW Government’s Business Connect program. \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: The Annexe\, intersection of Williwa and Wolgan Streets\, Portland NSW 2847This workshop is sponsored by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business.BOOK NOW:https://business-connect-register.industry.nsw.gov.au/pages/Event3.html?id=44130a8c-6119-ee11-b41a-6045bd3f338d&type=undefined
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/portland-freelance-skills-for-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/FREELANCE-FIVE-2021.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230727T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230727T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091332
CREATED:20230614T051826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T022519Z
UID:10000257-1690480800-1690488000@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:MUDGEE: Funding Guidelines for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ARTS OUT WEST \n\n\n\nGovernment funding\, grants\, awards and procurement are often held up as the holy grail of a successful arts business\, but this revenue stream also takes hard work and patience. After all\, there’s no such thing as ‘free money’.Funding Guidelines for Creatives showcases the basics of writing\, winning\, and acquitting any kind of funding\, as well as making plans and preparing for your funding future. \n\n\n\nIn this down-to-earth workshop\, participants will learn more about: \n\n\n\n+ The different kinds of funding available;+ Creating a Funding Folder and Grant Calendar;+ Researching funding and considering applications;+ Writing the Proposal – and avoiding the common errors;+ The Acquittal Process – and how to recover from setbacks;+ The five main ways to ‘fail’ at funding. \n\n\n\nResources\, examples and templates will also be provided for a variety of funding applications. \n\n\n\nThis workshop will be relaxed and informal. You can ask all the questions you have never been able to ask before and will have ample opportunity to network and get to know each other. \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\nWhat do I get?All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Printed materials to help during the workshop;+ Lifetime access to a dedicated FUNDING dropbox folder full of additional resources and help;+ Access to a web page full of links and resources to help you get ahead in their creative business. \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\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.comVenue: Seminar Room\, Mudgee Arts Precinct\, 90 Market Street\, Mudgee \n\n\n\nThis workshop is sponsored by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOWhttps://bit.ly/3qGzTUO
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/mudgee-funding-guidelines-for-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/thought-catalog-Xeo_7HSwYsA-unsplash.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230726T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230726T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091332
CREATED:20230614T031206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T051434Z
UID:10000256-1690394400-1690398000@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Imposterism
DESCRIPTION:In 1978\,  psychologists Pauline Rose Clance and Suzanne Imes wrote for the first time about the Impostor Phenomenon. They had both experienced it\, the feeling that their success was due to luck\, or some mysterious coincidence\, rather than their own hard work\, intelligence and talent. Despite all external evidence to support the idea that their success was the result of ability and competence\, they just didn’t feel that it was deserved. If this all sounds familiar\, welcome to the Imposters Club.  \n\n\n\nIt seems that nobody is actually deserving of their success. Somehow we’ve accomplished what we have through a combination of good fortune\, the hand of fate\, timing\, and an excellent ability to fool the whole world. Designed to tackle the creative mind’s nemesis\, imposter syndrome\, this engaging session will provide practical hints and tips to overcome self-doubt. Discover how to unlock your true potential\, embrace confidence\, and silence that inner critic! \n\n\n\nWhat’s Included?A 60 min panel webinar with our creative industries experts\, plus lifetime access to additional resources and/or a special Dropbox folder containing more resources to support your learning. \n\n\n\nWho should sign up?Creative industries professionals and business people from start-up to established (Australia only\, sorry!). We also welcome creative freelancers\, soloists\, students\, start-ups and curious hobbyists. \n\n\n\nWho’s the host? Monica Davidson\, director and doyenne of Creative Plus Business\, an occasional sufferer of imposter syndrome\, and Shredded Wheat connoisseur.  \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\nThis webinar will take place on Crowdcast. You can sign up to the webinar via the link below. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOWhttps://www.crowdcast.io/e/webinar-imposterism
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/webinar-tax-time-for-creatives-3/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Imposterism-Template-Crowdcast-Header-Webinar.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230725T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230725T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091332
CREATED:20230621T001805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T001929Z
UID:10000258-1690286400-1690290000@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: How to Raise Your Rate
DESCRIPTION:With cost of living pressures increasing\, it’s time to raise your rate. Many people feel deeply uncomfortable talking about the financial aspect of their business and this has a ripple effect on what we charge for our creative work and how we communicate this to clients. The prospect of raising rates seems daunting—will current clients leave? Will potential clients be turned off by my pricing?  \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, we’ll explore how to work out what you cost\, how to set rates in alignment with your experience and financial goals\, and how to raise your rates with current clients. \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 on our website containing more resources to support your learning. \n\n\n\nWho should sign up? Creative and arts practitioners\, freelancers\, start-ups\, students and arts entrepreneurs from beginners to established (International sign-ups welcome!). We also welcome curious hobbyists and people from outside the arts. \n\n\n\nWho’s hosting?  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\nJess Brady is a licensed financial adviser and has over sixteen years of experience in the financial services industry working with some of the biggest names in finance including\, Macquarie Bank\, CBA and Zurich. In 2017 after realising that young people were more interested in planning their meals and holidays than their financial futures\, she co-founded the award-winning practice Fox and Hare Financial Advice (B-Corp). In 2020\, she co-founded Ladies Talk Money\, a free online resource for women to learn and to tackle some of the issues around financial inequality that currently exist. Jess has provided advice to hundreds of clients focusing on young professionals\, females and LGBTQIA+ as well as small business owners. \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 to 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 an educational organisation dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about entrepreneurial 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. 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\nThis webinar will take place on Crowdcast. You can sign up to the webinar via the link below. \n\n\n\nThis webinar is sponsored by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOWhttps://www.crowdcast.io/e/webinar-raise-your-rate
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/webinar-how-to-raise-your-rate/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Crowdcast-Raise-Your-Rate-with-Jess-Brady.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230719T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230719T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091332
CREATED:20230602T003932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T005433Z
UID:10000247-1689789600-1689796800@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:ONLINE: How to Start a Creative Business
DESCRIPTION:LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE! \n\n\n\nCurious about turning your creative practice into a fully-fledged small business?  This fun and friendly workshop will cover all the essentials you’ll need to get the basics right and avoid some of the most common pitfalls for creatives as they enter the world of self-employment and freelancing.  \n\n\n\nYou will learn all the following\, with a focus on the arts and creative industries :+ Making a plan for your start-up journey+ Understanding ABNs\, structures\, business names and licences+ Getting ready for the money+ Preparing for the market+ Where to go for more (free) help. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?  All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with resources+ A Creative Business Start-Up Checklist+ A One Page Creative Business and Marketing Plan+ The option of more one-to-one advice from a creative business specialist.All 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 presenting?Wendi Lanham is an actor\, presenter\, model\, and the Business Manager of 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 in order to weather the famine and feast of creative income more effectively. \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\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop. Note: this workshop will not be recorded. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is funded by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW:https://bit.ly/438xIqV
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-how-to-start-a-creative-business-11/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/brooke-lark-nMffL1zjbw4-unsplash-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230711T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230711T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091332
CREATED:20230608T025605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T025608Z
UID:10000254-1689084000-1689091200@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:ONLINE: Creative’s Guide to Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Marketing is one of the most despised and least understood aspects of running a creative business and being an arts entrepreneur. Most creatives hate to sell\, and would rather be making than hustling. \n\n\n\nThere is a simple secret to making marketing more palatable – understanding the strategy behind the sales will make a huge impact on your creative career. This down-to-earth and enjoyable workshop explores the mystery behind the marketing magic\, specifically for creative professionals. \n\n\n\nWe’ll also examine:+ The key elements of a successful marketing campaign;+ How to understand clients\, customer and competitors;+ The deeper meaning of word-of-mouth marketing;+ The importance of social media;+ How to make a website with impact … and much more! \n\n\n\nOur Creative’s Guide to Marketing workshop is tailored specifically to creative people who are (or want to be) self-employed\, from students and start-ups to experienced freelancers and arts organisations. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a dedicated Creative’s Guide to Marketing dropbox folder full of additional resources and help;+ Access to a dedicated webpage full of links and resources to help them get ahead in their creative business. \n\n\n\nWho should enrol?This workshop is ideal for recent graduates\, freelancers and anyone struggling with the marketing of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?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 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\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop. Note: this workshop will not be recorded. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is sponsored by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOWhttps://bit.ly/3IVAngg
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-creatives-guide-to-marketing-9/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BEGINNER-GUIDE-MARKETING-2021.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230630T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230630T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091332
CREATED:20230412T053322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T055132Z
UID:10000235-1688148000-1688155200@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:WAGGA WAGGA: Networking Tips for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EASTERN RIVERINA ARTS \n\n\n\nNetworking Tips for Creatives is a surprisingly fun event designed to encourage creative people to get to know each other\, while acknowledging the horror\, and sharing a few tips at the same time. While it’s a vital skill in the creative industries\, many practitioners consider networking to be the stuff of nightmares. Networking Tips for Creatives combines education with the opportunity to practice in a safe and friendly environment while embracing the discomfort of the whole process and having a laugh. \n\n\n\nTips that will be shared include:+ Success is before you start – preparing before the event;+ Mastering the art of the introduction;+ Overcoming shyness\, awkwardness and the urge to run away;+ Dealing with difficult people;+ Getting the all-important follow-up right. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn how to network in the first half of the session\, and practice your skills in the second half. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a dedicated I HATE NETWORKING Dropbox folder full of additional resources and workbooks to help continue the learning after the workshop is over;+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop;+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. \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\nIdeal For: Curious hobbyists\, creative freelancers and businesses\, arts organisations. \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\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.comVenue: Station Creative Workspace\, 54 Johnston Street\, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 \n\n\n\nThis workshop is sponsored by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW:http://bit.ly/3Udablr
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/wagga-wagga-networking-tips-for-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/shutterstock_425907781-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230629T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230629T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091332
CREATED:20230412T052516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T054912Z
UID:10000234-1688061600-1688068800@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:WAGGA WAGGA: Pitching for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EASTERN RIVERINA ARTS \n\n\n\nPitching is a necessary part of professional creative practice\, whether it’s discussing an idea for a work\, talking to funding bodies about a project\, or participating in a competitive pitch process or competition. It’s fraught with legal and marketing challenges\, and needs to be approached in a thoughtful and strategic way. PITCHFACE is a relaxed workshop that provides practical advice on how to tell your best story\, how to protect your ideas\, and simple tips and tricks to avoid the ‘elevator pitch’ and build lasting relationships with the people who can help bring your ideas to life.  \n\n\n\nThe workshop takes a practical and professional look at:+ Preparing for the Pitch – script\, presentation\, and you;+ Putting together a ‘live pitch’;+ Presenting online and in writing;+ Protecting yourself legally;+ The all-important Follow-Up.  \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a dedicated PITCHFACE Dropbox folder full of additional resources and workbooks to help continue the learning after the workshop is over;+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop;+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors.All 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 should enrol?This workshop is ideal for creative freelancers\, established practitioners\, and arts organisations.  \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\nWhat is 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: Station Creative Workspace\, 54 Johnston Street\, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650This workshop is sponsored by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOWhttp://bit.ly/437iDqy
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/wagga-wagga-pitching-for-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/pitchface.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230628T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230628T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091332
CREATED:20230412T050840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T054832Z
UID:10000233-1687975200-1687982400@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:WAGGA WAGGA: Pricing for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EASTERN RIVERINA ARTS \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 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\nParticipants will also discuss the larger issues of:+ Understanding budgets\, including the value of time;+ The psychology of pricing;+ Where cost and price overlap and intersect;+ Understanding the marketplace (and market research); + Creating loss leaders and more. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a dedicated Pricing for Creatives 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.All 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\nIdeal For: Creative freelancers\, established practitioners\, arts organisations.  \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\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: Station Creative Workspace\, 54 Johnston Street\, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 \n\n\n\nThis workshop is funded by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW:http://bit.ly/416gJ7W
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/wagga-wagga-pricing-for-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/WHATS-IT-WORTH-2020.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230627T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230627T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091332
CREATED:20230519T011739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T011744Z
UID:10000245-1687888800-1687896000@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:SURRY HILLS: Networking Tips for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:TAKE THE PAIN OUT OF EVERYBODY’S LEAST FAVOURITE TACTIC \n\n\n\nNetworking Tips for Creatives is a surprisingly fun event designed to encourage creative people to get to know each other\, while acknowledging the horror\, and sharing a few tips at the same time. While it’s a vital skill in the creative industries\, many practitioners consider networking to be the stuff of nightmares. Networking Tips for Creatives combines education with the opportunity to practice in a safe and friendly environment while embracing the discomfort of the whole process and having a laugh. \n\n\n\nTips that will be shared include:+ Success is before you start – preparing before the event;+ Mastering the art of the introduction;+ Overcoming shyness\, awkwardness and the urge to run away;+ Dealing with difficult people;+ Getting the all-important follow-up right. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn how to network in the first half of the session\, and practice your skills in the second half. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a dedicated I HATE NETWORKING Dropbox folder full of additional resources and workbooks to help continue the learning after the workshop is over;+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop;+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. \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\nIdeal For: Curious hobbyists\, creative freelancers and businesses\, 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 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.comVenue: The Living Room Space\, Bustle Studios Surry Hills\, Level 1\, 457 Elizabeth St\, Surry Hills NSW 2010 \n\n\n\nThis workshop is sponsored by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW:https://bit.ly/432aJOA
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/surry-hills-networking-tips-for-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/I-Hate-Networking-2021.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230627T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230627T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091332
CREATED:20230323T231905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T231909Z
UID:10000215-1687888800-1687894200@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Tax Time for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:It’s almost the end of the financial year\, which means it’s time to get your money stuff in order. It’s not much fun\, but a few simple tips and tricks (and a friendly face) can help. \n\n\n\nThis FREE webinar will help you get organised in time for EOFY and take the terror out of tax. Creatives\, you are not alone! \n\n\n\nWe’ll be looking at: \n\n\n\n+ The key creative tax rulings you need to know; \n\n\n\n+ Are you a hobby or a business? \n\n\n\n+ How to work out your deductions; \n\n\n\n+ Easy tips and tricks for record-keeping; \n\n\n\n+ Cloud Accounting suggestions; \n\n\n\n+ Preparing for TAX (eugh!); \n\n\n\n+ Better financial habits for next year. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Included?A 90-minute webinar with our creative industries experts (which you can access later if you want)\, plus lifetime access to additional resources on our website containing more resources to support your learning. \n\n\n\nWho should sign up?Creative and arts practitioners\, freelancers\, start-ups\, students and arts entrepreneurs from beginners to established (International sign-ups welcome!). We also welcome curious hobbyists and people from outside the arts. \n\n\n\nWho’s hosting?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 NSW Business Connect? Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you to 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\nThis webinar will take place on Crowdcast. You can sign up to the webinar via the link below. \n\n\n\nThis webinar is sponsored by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOWhttps://www.crowdcast.io/e/tax-time-2023
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/webinar-tax-time-for-creatives-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Crowdcast-Tax-Time.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230624T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230624T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091332
CREATED:20230605T233119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T014016Z
UID:10000251-1687618800-1687626000@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:BELLAMBI: Diversify Your Creative Income
DESCRIPTION:IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WOLLONGONG CITY COUNCIL \n\n\n\nCreative businesses often need help to brainstorm all the possible ways to diversify their income streams (especially now!) and become more financially sustainable. Diversify Your Creative Income is an interactive workshop that allows participants to discuss the various general ways that creatives can make money (including services\, goods and passive income)\, and includes practical exercises to help brainstorm those ideas. \n\n\n\nThis workshop examines:+ Identifying your Core and Complementary Skills;+ The Minimum Viable Offering;+ Using a Skills Audit to inspire ideas;+ How to identify a ‘good’ idea;+ Helpful resources and more! \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a dedicated Diversify Your Creative Income Dropbox folder full of additional resources and help;+ Access to a dedicated webpage full of links and resources to help them get ahead in their creative business. \n\n\n\nWho should enrol?This workshop is ideal for recent graduates\, freelancers and anyone struggling with time\, work and creativity. It’s also relevant no matter what your profession – filmmakers\, writers\, designers\, visual artists\, musicians\, composers\, dancers\, performers – everyone can benefit from a quick introduction or refresher to the basics of time management and setting goals. \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\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: Wollongong City Council is committed to providing access to the Creative Dialogues Project for people with a disability. Please inform us of your access requirements when booking. \n\n\n\nVenue: Open Studio Bellambi\, 16 Bellambi Lane Bellambi\, NSW 2518 \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW:https://bit.ly/BellambiDiversify
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/bellambi-diversify-your-creative-income/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/DIVERSIFY-banner-image.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230624T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230624T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091332
CREATED:20230605T233627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T233630Z
UID:10000252-1687609800-1687617000@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:BELLAMBI: Tax Time for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WOLLONGONG CITY COUNCIL \n\n\n\nTax is a necessary pain and managing the annual and ongoing obligations as a creative means getting their financial house in order. It’s not fun\, but a few simple tips and tricks (and a friendly face) can help. TAX TIME FOR CREATIVES covers the basics\, and examines the intersection between individual tax\, small business and the key creative tax rulings that dictate how creative practitioners need to interact with the tax department. \n\n\n\nThe workshop takes a practical and friendly look at:+ Understanding what taxable income actually means;+ The key creative tax rulings – and how they apply;+ The test for working out hobby versus business\, and why it matters;+ The basics of deductions;+ Easy tips and tricks for record-keeping\, including cloud accounting;+ An introduction to the Groovy Accountants. \n\n\n\nParticipants can also ask questions and get access to more resources and support. \n\n\n\nAt the completion of the workshop you will have:+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with resources+ A workbook to help with the practical elements of the workshop+ The option of more one-to-one advice from a creative business specialist. \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 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’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: Wollongong City Council is committed to providing access to the Creative Dialogues Project for people with a disability. Please inform us of your access requirements when booking. \n\n\n\nVenue: Open Studio Bellambi\, 16 Bellambi Lane Bellambi\, NSW 2518 \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW:https://bit.ly/BellambiTaxTime
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/bellambi-tax-time-for-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/WORKSHOP-tax-time-2021.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230623T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230623T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091332
CREATED:20230321T002435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T002440Z
UID:10000214-1687532400-1687539600@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:ONLINE: Tax Time for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:UNDERSTANDING AND IMPLEMENTING THE BASICS OF TAX \n\n\n\nTax is a necessary pain and managing the annual and ongoing obligations as a creative means getting their financial house in order. It’s not fun\, but a few simple tips and tricks (and a friendly face) can help. TAX TIME FOR CREATIVES covers the basics\, and examines the intersection between individual tax\, small business and the key creative tax rulings that dictate how creative practitioners need to interact with the tax department. \n\n\n\nThe workshop takes a practical and friendly look at:+ Understanding what taxable income actually means;+ The key creative tax rulings – and how they apply;+ The test for working out hobby versus business\, and why it matters;+ The basics of deductions;+ Easy tips and tricks for record-keeping\, including cloud accounting;+ An introduction to the Groovy Accountants. \n\n\n\nParticipants can also ask questions and get access to more resources and support. \n\n\n\nAt the completion of the workshop you will have:+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with resources+ A workbook to help with the practical elements of the workshop+ The option of more one-to-one advice from a creative business specialist. \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 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 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\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop. Note: this workshop will not be recorded. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is sponsored by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW:https://business-connect-register.industry.nsw.gov.au/pages/Event3.html?id=50364bd3-76c4-ed11-b417-6045bd3f338d&type=undefined
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-tax-time-for-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/WORKSHOP-tax-time-2021.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230622T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091332
CREATED:20230324T023208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T033256Z
UID:10000225-1687456800-1687464000@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:PARRAMATTA: Creative's Guide to Marketing
DESCRIPTION:IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ARTS AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE \n\n\n\nMarketing is one of the most despised and least understood aspects of running a creative business and being an arts entrepreneur. Most creatives hate to sell\, and would rather be making than hustling. \n\n\n\nThere is a simple secret to making marketing more palatable – understanding the strategy behind the sales will make a huge impact on your creative career. This down-to-earth and enjoyable workshop explores the mystery behind the marketing magic\, specifically for creative professionals. \n\n\n\nWe’ll also examine:+ The key elements of a successful marketing campaign;+ How to understand clients\, customer and competitors;+ The deeper meaning of word-of-mouth marketing;+ The importance of social media;+ How to make a website with impact … and much more! \n\n\n\nOur Creative’s Guide to Marketing workshop is tailored specifically to creative people who are (or want to be) self-employed\, from students and start-ups to experienced freelancers and arts organisations. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a dedicated Creative’s Guide to Marketing dropbox folder full of additional resources and help;+ Access to a dedicated webpage full of links and resources to help them get ahead in their creative business. \n\n\n\nWho should enrol?This workshop is ideal for recent graduates\, freelancers and anyone struggling with the marketing 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\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: Arts & Cultural Exchange\, 8 Victoria Rd\, Parramatta NSW 2150 \n\n\n\nThis workshop is sponsored by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW:http://bit.ly/3YVfBSM
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/parramatta-creatives-guide-to-marketing/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BEGINNER-GUIDE-MARKETING-2021.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230622T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230622T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091332
CREATED:20230321T002010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T002015Z
UID:10000213-1687438800-1687446000@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:ONLINE: Business Planning for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:A business or strategic plan is a summary and evaluation of an entrepreneurial idea – and it should be more than just a document to make bank managers and funding bodies happy. A useful plan can make the difference between creative business success and heading back to the drawing board. This workshop reframes the planning process specifically for creative practitioners\, and helps participants create a business and/or strategic plan that will actually help them progress and grow their creative profession. \n\n\n\nParticipants will dig into the deeper issues of:+ The planning process in general\, and making it useful both internally and externally;+ Choosing the right template\, and adding an Action Plan;+ The four main sections: admin\, finances\, marketing and goals;+ The Personal/Private and Professional Plans. \n\n\n\nResources and templates will also be provided for a variety of both business and strategic plans\, including the preferred options for the Australia Council and other kinds of financing. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a dedicated Dropbox folder full of additional resources and workbooks to help continue the learning after the workshop is over;+ 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\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\nIdeal For: Curious hobbyists\, creative freelancers and businesses\, arts organisations. \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\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\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop. Note: this workshop will not be recorded. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is sponsored by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW:https://business-connect-register.industry.nsw.gov.au/pages/Event3.html?id=f5c82420-76c4-ed11-b417-6045bd3f338d&type=undefined
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-business-planning-for-creatives-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230621T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230621T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091332
CREATED:20230321T001105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T001110Z
UID:10000212-1687370400-1687377600@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:ONLINE: How to Start a Creative Business
DESCRIPTION:LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE! \n\n\n\nCurious about turning your creative practice into a fully-fledged small business?  This fun and friendly workshop will cover all the essentials you’ll need to get the basics right and avoid some of the most common pitfalls for creatives as they enter the world of self-employment and freelancing.  \n\n\n\nYou will learn all the following\, with a focus on the arts and creative industries :+ Making a plan for your start-up journey+ Understanding ABNs\, structures\, business names and licences+ Getting ready for the money+ Preparing for the market+ Where to go for more (free) help. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?  All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with resources+ A Creative Business Start-Up Checklist+ A One Page Creative Business and Marketing Plan+ The option of more one-to-one advice from a creative business specialist.All 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 presenting?Wendi Lanham is an actor\, presenter\, model\, and the Business Manager of 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 in order to weather the famine and feast of creative income more effectively. \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\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop. Note: this workshop will not be recorded. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is funded by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW:https://business-connect-register.industry.nsw.gov.au/pages/Event3.html?id=d2514954-75c4-ed11-b417-6045bd3f338d&type=undefined
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-how-to-start-a-creative-business-10/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230620T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230620T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091332
CREATED:20230324T015645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T230134Z
UID:10000222-1687280400-1687287600@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:ONLINE: Website Strategy for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:WE KNOW WE NEED ONE – BUT WHERE TO START? \n\n\n\nA website is so much more than a passive online portfolio display. It can be a centralised place to showcase services\, a marketing tool to share stories\, and an educational platform to help clients understand your craft. Talking About.. Your Website is a practical and comprehensive workshop that examines the best ways for creatives to present their websites\, with real-life examples of best practice\, and helpful resources for DIY design. \n\n\n\nTips that will be shared include:+ Why? Outlining the goals for your website;+ Making a Site Map and organising the content;+ Do It Yourself or Hire a Designer? The pros and cons of each;+ Choosing the best platform for a DIY website;+ Thinking SHOP not GALLERY.Resources and links will be shared throughout the workshop to help guide participants. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a dedicated Talking About.. Your Website Dropbox folder full of additional resources and workbooks to help continue the learning after the workshop is over;+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop;+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors.All 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\nIdeal For: Creative freelancers and businesses\, arts professionals\, creative organisations. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?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 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\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop. Note: this workshop will not be recorded. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is sponsored by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW: http://bit.ly/3z04fTa
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-website-strategy-for-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Talking-About-Your-Website.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR