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SUMMARY:THRIVE Sydney: The Apocaloptimists!
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER FOR FREE – CLICK HERE \n\n\n\nPresented by Creative Plus Business with support from the City of Sydney and BrandX \n\n\n\nAI is cramping our vibe\, the economy is playing hard to get\, and the news feels like a sci-fi thriller gone wrong—fun times! But rather than curling into a ball\, doomscrolling\, or throwing in the towel\, the next THRIVE Connect event will try something radical… defiant optimism. We’re gathering Sydney’s sharpest creative minds to innovate\, support each other\, and rewrite the rules.  \n\n\n\nWe’re celebrating The Apocaloptimists.  \n\n\n\nApocaloptimists are the resilient creative professionals who refuse to be sidelined by uncertainty. We aren’t ignoring the challenges; we are actively transforming them into opportunities. We’re looking the future dead in the eye and saying “Okay\, but how do we make this work anyway?” \n\n\n\nJoin resident Apocaloptimist Monica Davidson and three special guest speakers as they dish out real-world ideas for navigating uncertainty in Sydney’s creative industries\, and share strategies for finding the silver linings in a cloudy climate.  \n\n\n\nAs always\, registration is completely FREE.  \n\n\n\nCome for the insights and inspirational conversation\, stay for the friendly networking\, complimentary nibbles\, and more from THRIVE Sydney. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYOUR HOST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonica Davidson (Creative Plus Business): Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS\, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSam Wade: Sam Wade is a comedian and content creator\, based in old Sydney town. After selling out his debut hour ‘Inner World’ at Sydney Fringe in 2018\, he has gone on to crush at the Sydney Comedy Festival with ‘Mind Cave’ in 2021 and ‘Vs The Void’ in 2022-23. He has guest starred and script consulted for hit DnD-based web series ‘1 For All’\, garnering a cult following amongst its 700k-strong audience. He also has Autism\, loves talking about neurodivergence\, and has a laugh that has been described as “an obnoxious honk\, like a goose being used as a bagpipe”. Whether on stage\, on screen or just laughing in the back of a room\, Sam Wade is a guaranteed goodtime. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSimone Amelia Jordan: Simone is a Gadigal-based writer\, essayist\, and author\, recognised as Australia’s most successful hip-hop journalist. Working at the intersection of culture\, identity\, and social justice\, she has dedicated her career to amplifying underrepresented voices and mentoring emerging multicultural talent through organisations such as Media Diversity Australia\, Diversity Arts Australia\, and her initiative\, The Dream Collective. Her debut memoir\, Tell Her She’s Dreamin’\, won the Richell Prize. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith a special presentation from: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStavroula Adameitis: Stavroula – aka Frida Las Vegas – is an Australian visual artist and designer renowned for her maximalist style remixing nostalgia\, memory\, glamour and humour. Her visually striking work has been showcased in major institutions\, including the Sydney Opera House\, Museum of Contemporary Art Sydney\, and the Art Gallery of South Australia\, and she has collaborated with global performers and brands including Katy Perry\, Sam Smith\, Adobe\, Meta and Disney. Alongside her creative practice\, Stavroula is the Artistic Director of SA Futures Agency\, a member of the Guildhouse Artist Advisory Group and the recipient of the 2025 40 Under 40 ‘Creative Thinker’ award. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THRIVE CONNECT EVENTS \n\n\n\nThese are a quarterly series of meaningful meetups that combine networking with skills development and panel discussions on key topics affecting the creative industries. Made for creative practitioners\, artists\, innovators\, and small businesses\, each event is hosted at hubs and venues across the Sydney CBD. Every meetup includes a guest speaker and theme\, along with suggested conversation topics to make networking easier and connections more interesting. \n\n\n\nRegistration is FREE and every THRIVE CONNECT includes plenty of time for networking (nibbles included). Every attendee will also receive an invitation to the THRIVE Toolkit and THRIVE private LinkedIn group.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue: City of Sydney Creative Studios\, The event will take place in L5.1 Music Studio on Level 5. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL AND FREE – CLICK HERE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHAT’S THRIVE?THRIVE SYDNEY is a program of events\, mentoring\, and online experiences designed to enhance the professional development and wellbeing of Sydney’s artists and creative community. Supported by the City of Sydney and produced by Creative Plus Business\, THRIVE brings to the city four initiatives to help creative professionals and artists come together\, hear from inspiring industry leaders\, access free professional development opportunities\, and build new creative and professional networks.    \n\n\n\nDOWNLOAD THE THRIVE GUIDE FOR FULL DETAILS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHAT’S CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?Creative Plus Business is a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nACCESSIBILITYIf you have any queries or access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com. \n\n\n\nFor full accessibility information\, including transport and parking details\, please visit the accessiblity page for Thrive Sydney on Humanitix. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT PHOTOGRAPHYPlease note that photographs may be taken during the event by the Thrive Sydney team. If you do not wish to be photographed please let our team know upon arrival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWant to know more about THRIVE? Visit the Thrive website here.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/thrive-sydney-the-apocaloptimists/
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SUMMARY:Ryde: Tax Time for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:Register Now via Eventbrite\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop is presented by Creative Plus Business as part of the Pro Skills for Creatives program for the City of Ryde. \n\n\n\nAll creatives\, arts organisations and small businesses need to understand how their tax rights and responsibilities work – but it’s all so boring! And where to begin? \n\n\n\nTax is painful but an inevitable part of surviving and thriving in the creative industries. Managing the annual and ongoing obligations of tax as a creative means getting an understanding what’s involved in the first place\, getting organised\, and learning about the unique position that creative professionals hold in the Australian tax landscape. It’s not fun\, but a few simple tips and tricks (and a friendly face) can help. ‘Tax Time for Creatives’ is a workshop that covers the basics of how tax works for creative professionals\, the intersection between individual tax and small business\, and how key creative tax rulings can help creative practitioners in the tax world. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWith a specific focus on the arts and creative industries\, this workshop will cover:+ Understanding what basics of how tax works – jargon\, income\, expenses\, and what to pay.+ How to calculate ‘taxable income’ and ‘assessable income’.+ The key creative tax rulings\, and what they mean in practical terms. + Hobby vs Business\, how to work it out\, and why it matters. + The basics of tax deductions and how to figure out what you’re entitled to.+ Easy tips and tricks for getting organisation\, record keeping\, and cloud accounting platforms. + Where to get help – an introduction to the ‘Groovy Accountants’. \n\n\n\n‘Tax Time for Creatives’ is a collaborative workshop and participants will be encouraged to ask questions\, share experiences and ideas\, make connections and foster peer relationships.  \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive:+ A practical Workbook to assist with the interactive elements of the workshop.+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ Information on how to access further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring\, and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson – Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS\, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat is CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements\, please email the C+B team at hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nLocation: Ryde Library. 1 Pope St\, Ryde – Wallumetta Room \n\n\n\nCost: $10 with options for those experiencing financial hardship.BOOK NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/creative-tax-time-for-creatives/
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar: The Story Trinity
DESCRIPTION:Simple Storytelling = Effortless Marketing\n\n\n\nThe Story Trinity describes the three corners of a perfect marketing triangle – case studies\, proof of portfolio\, and testimonials. \n\n\n\nCreative practitioners are often storytellers (regardless of medium)\, and the Story Trinity refers to a three pronged approach to marketing which can have an amazing impact on potential clients. Each element of the Trinity is a powerful marketing tool individually – when used together\, they tell an incredible story about you and your creative business that can beguile potentials clients. \n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR FREE VIA CROWDCAST \n\n\n\nThis FREE webinar will go through the elements of a Story Trinity\, including: \n\n\n\n\nHow to write a compelling Case Study;\n\n\n\nTips on best Portfolio materials;\n\n\n\nHow to request a Testimonial;\n\n\n\nGetting Permission;\n\n\n\nWhere and How to Feature the Story Trinity in your marketing;\n\n\n\nExamples – and more!\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s Included?A 60 minute webinar with our creative industries expert (which you can access later if you want) plus lifetime access to additional resources. \n\n\n\nWho’s it for?Creative and arts practitioners\, freelancers\, start-ups\, small arts organisations\, and arts entrepreneurs from beginners to established (international sign-ups welcome!). \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson – Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS\, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat is CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice.Accessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be provided via Crowdcast. Click the link below to reserve your place. \n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR FREE VIA CROWDCAST \n\n\n\nNew to CROWDCAST? Check out our handy ‘How to register and use Crowdcast’ Guide here.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/free-webinar-the-story-trinity-2026/
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SUMMARY:Creative Randwick: Creative's Guide to Marketing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A workshop presented by Creative Plus Business for the Creative Randwick Sector Sessions program. \n\n\n\nMany creatives struggle with how to sell their work and services\, but what if marketing could be more than impersonal hustle? How about a strategic approach that focuses on people first?  \n\n\n\nMarketing is one of the most challenging aspects of running a creative business or working in the arts. Most creatives hate the ‘sell’ and would rather be making\, than hustling. However\, there is a simple solution to making marketing more palatable – take out the sales and focus on the strategy.  \n\n\n\nThe ‘Creative’s Guide To Marketing’ is an online workshop that shares a simple six-step marketing approach that has been designed to take the pain out of promotion.   \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nYou will learn the following\, with a special focus on arts practice and creative industries: \n\n\n\n+ Re-imagining traditional marketing in a way that makes sense for creativity and the arts.+ Getting the foundational elements of “YOU” marketing right\, without the terror of a deadline.+ Understating the breadth of our ‘customers’\, from clients to funding bodies to audience.+ Knowing and learning from our peers\, and from word-of-mouth.+ Choosing the best digital and ‘old school’ tactics to help achieve your marketing goals.  \n\n\n\nMore resources and templates will also be provided to help create a marketing action plan.This workshop has been designed by creatives for creatives and includes ideas for ‘homework’.  \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?All participants of this workshop also receive: \n\n\n\n+ A practical workbook to assist with the interactive elements of the workshops.+ Templates and Guides to creating a marketing plan that works for you.+ Resources to help you understand and devise marketing tactics tailored to your creative practice or business.+ Simple tools that will help you clarify how to talk about your work\, it’s value\, and identify your potential clients or customers. \n\n\n\nPlus you’ll also get…+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ Information on how to access further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson – Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS\, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat is CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nAccessibility:  \n\n\n\n\nThe entrance to Prince Henry Centre is through double doors accessible via steps from Pine Avenue or via a ramp from the carpark.\n\n\n\nThere is a wheelchair accessible bathroom onsite and gendered toilets.\n\n\n\nIf you would like a Council staff member to reach out to you and discuss your access requirements\, please select the checkbox on ticketing registration.\n\n\n\n\nCost: Registration is FREE thanks to the City of Randwick. Visit their Humanitix page to reserve your seat. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nSector Sessions takes place on the land of the Gadigal and Bidjigal people. We pay respect to Elders past and present\, recognising their strength\, wisdom and creativity.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-creatives-guide-to-marketing-workshop-2/
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SUMMARY:Creative Brimbank: Freelancer Series - Clients\, Portfolios & Communication
DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event as part of INfuse\, made possible by Creative Brimbank. \n\n\n\nClients can sometimes be our best partners and collaborators. Building better relationships with them doesn’t just improve your overall business and boost your bottom line – it can also bring much-needed stability to a busy creative practice. But where\, and how\, do you start to train a client (so both parties benefit)? \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIf you’re an early career or aspiring freelancer\, this workshop will empower you with skills and knowledge to showcase your talent and works\, build relationships and communicate with clients and audiences\, and understand basic legal requirements like contracts and defining scope.  \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a creative looking to freelance\, or wanting to explore other freelance offerings like workshop facilitation or pet sitting\, this session will set you up with foundational skills to navigate client relationships with confidence.  \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn the following\, with a focus on arts practice and creative industries: \n\n\n\n+ Negotiate a new working relationship and create a contract.+ Put together a client/customer friendly workplan with deadlines and deliverables.+ Develop better communication & processes to create a genuine partnership with clients.+ Understand best ways to gather portfolio materials\, testimonials and more for marketing.+ Execute a professional wrap-up that encourages client retention and repeat business. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive: \n\n\n\n+ A practical Workbook to assist with the interactive elements of the workshop.+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder packed with additional resources and helpful links.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ Information on how to access further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson – Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS\, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat is CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nWhat is INfuse?Creative Brimbank’s INfuse program connects the creative community in the Brimbank City Council area through workshops\, artist talks and presentations\, providing training and inspiration for artists.Accessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nLocation: Brimbank Community and Civic Centre.  \n\n\n\nCost: $10 with options for those experiencing financial hardship.  \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/creative-brimbank-freelancer-series-clients-portfolios-communicatioin/
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: LinkedIn for Creatives Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Lots of creative professionals think that LinkedIn is not for them – maybe in the past\, but now it’s an invitation to the world’s biggest networking event.  \n\n\n\nAlthough it might be at the boring end of the social media spectrum\, LinkedIn is a fantastic digital marketing tool for creatives who work with (or get funding from) government organisations\, peak bodies\, councils\, businesses and the educational sector.  \n\n\n\nLinkedIn for Creatives is a workshop that works through the step-by-step process of creating a brilliant profile and posting strategy\, while sharing some of the tricks required to make it more arts-friendly. This interactive workshop is designed so professional arts practitioners can make the most of LinkedIn for their career.  \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nParticipants will be guided step-by-step through: \n\n\n\n+ Getting the basics of a profile right\, including your Headline\, About and Current Position.+ The features of a brilliant photo and banner addition\, and how to make them great.+ Adding extra sections\, including Services\, Featured\, Creator and more.+ Hacking the Experience section to make it work for the gigging life of a creative practitioner.+ The Strategy for making new contacts and focussing on quality not quantity.+ Staying active and in plain sight\, with strategic posting\, sharing\, blogging\, and more. \n\n\n\nThis is a practical workshop and participants will be expected to have a basic LinkedIn profile and a laptop to work on while we work together\, make connections and collaborate on ideas. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? \n\n\n\nParticipants will receive a curated selection of resources that can be used for a variety of different funding applications\, including: \n\n\n\n+ A practical Workbook to assist with the interactive elements of the workshops.+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ Information on how to access further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson – Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS\, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat is CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nCost: Registration is AU$50 + GST. No Booking Fee is charged for registrations to our workshops. \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place online and is open to anyone in Australia or internationally. You will receive a link to the workshop in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop.  \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-linkedin-for-creatives-workshop-2/
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar: Monday Morning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Want to improve your time management skills and be a better boss to yourself? Welcome to the magic of the… \n\n\n\nMONDAY MORNING MEETING!\n\n\n\nIt’s sounds overly simple (and a bit naff)\, but in this FREE webinar we’ll share more about how this practical tool can help you to make the most of your week of creative self-employment\, and teach you how to manage your time\, energy and capacity. \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW \n\n\n\nWe’ll discuss: \n\n\n\n\nWhat the MMM is\, and where it started;\n\n\n\nRule 1: Make an Agenda;\n\n\n\nRule 2: Stick to the Time;\n\n\n\nUnderstanding priorities and shifting your goals;\n\n\n\nCapacity and Self-sabotage;\n\n\n\nAn information sheet for your own MMM Agenda.\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s Included?A 60 minute webinar with our creative industries expert (which you can access later if you want) plus lifetime access to additional resources. \n\n\n\nWho’s it for?Creative and arts practitioners\, freelancers\, start-ups\, small arts organisations\, and arts entrepreneurs from beginners to established (international sign-ups welcome!). \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson – Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS\, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat is CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice.Accessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be provided via Crowdcast. Click the link below to reserve your place. \n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR FREE VIA CROWDCAST \n\n\n\nNew to CROWDCAST? Check out our handy ‘How to register and use Crowdcast’ Guide here.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/free-webinar-monday-morning-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260618T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260618T200000
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SUMMARY:Melbourne: The Art of Negotiation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event as part of the Moonee Valley Artists Acelerate program.— \n\n\n\nAlthough we’d love art to ‘speak for itself’\, sometimes we need to communicate\, negotiate and manage the conflict that comes with creative professionalism. \n\n\n\nWorking professionally in the arts and creative sector means communicating with a diverse range of people across an array of complicated circumstances. Any ordinary day could include managing a new professional relationship\, negotiating your fees\, umpiring an argument or setting better boundaries for the work. Much of the time\, we have no clues or tools to help us at all! \n\n\n\nThe Art of Negotiation is a practical workshop packed with real-life activities and fun challenges to help creatives learn the basics of negotiation and conflict resolution – all in the safety of a friendly workshop space. \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW \n\n\n\nYou will learn the following\, with a special focus on arts practice and creative industries: \n\n\n\n+  The basic elements of effective negotiating\, for any professional circumstance.+  Different negotiating styles\, and how to create a ‘win-win’ scenario.+  Understanding how to minimise the idea of a ‘zero sum game’.+  Tips and tricks on better ways to say NO.+  A visual aid to assist with mapping conflicts to achieve the best resolutions for all. \n\n\n\nPractical exercises and ‘homework’ will be provided for all the discussed strategies. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?All participants of this workshop also receive: \n\n\n\n+ Contacts and support tools for participants who need more resources for mediation.+ Copies of leading texts covering business communication\, active listening and mediation.+ A selection of reports and guides on the topic from Harvard University’s Program on Negotiation. \n\n\n\nPlus you’ll also get…+ A practical workbook to help with elements of the workshop.+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ Information on how to access further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat is CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nLocation: Clocktower Centre\, 750 Mt Alexander Rd\, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 \n\n\n\nCost: $10 with options for those experiencing financial hardship.  \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/melbourne-the-art-of-negotiation-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260615T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260615T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T063252Z
CREATED:20260604T063244Z
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SUMMARY:Inner West Creative Toolbox: Money Money Money!
DESCRIPTION:Fund your future. Monetise your magic. \n\n\n\nMoney matters. This Learning Lab is designed to help you build the confidence\, knowledge\, and practical tools to fund your creative future. \n\n\n\nThe day begins with a foundational 101 masterclass focused on growing\, managing\, and diversifying your income\, before moving into three in-depth workshops exploring Grant Writing\, Monetising Your Creative Practice\, and Philanthropy. You’ll then take your learning further in our live case study roundtables\, unpacking real-world challenges alongside industry experts and fellow creatives. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re applying for your first grant\, exploring new income streams\, or ready to take your fundraising to the next level\, Money\, Money\, Money offers practical strategies\, fresh thinking\, and real-world advice for wherever you are in your creative career. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW VIA INNER WEST COUNCIL \n\n\n\nProgramTo view the full program visit the Inner West Council website here. \n\n\n\n\n2:00pm : Masterclass: Money 101 with Thom Smyth\n\n\n\n3:30pm : Bite Sized Talks\n\n\n\n4:30pm : Workshop: How to Write a Grant with Gary Paramanathan\n\n\n\n4:30pm : Workshop: Managing Your Finances as a Freelancer with Isabel Stanfield\n\n\n\n4:30pm : Workshop: Philanthropy with Jake Shavakin\n\n\n\n6:15pm : Case Study Round Table: How to Write a Grant with Gary Paramanathan\n\n\n\n6:15pm : Case Study Round Table: Managing Your Finances as a Freelancer with Isabel Stanfield\n\n\n\n6:15pm : Case Study Round Table: Philanthropy with Jake Shavakin\n\n\n\n\nWhat is Creative Toolbox: Learning Labs?Shaped by feedback from the 2025 Creative Toolbox Symposium\, these hands-on Learning Labs tackle the skills creatives told us they want most right now. From marketing\, community building and PR\, to grants\, philanthropy and monetising your business\, each Learning Lab features expert-led masterclasses\, in-depth workshops\, live case study roundtables\, and opportunities to connect with fellow artists and industry experts. Whether you’re just starting out\, building momentum\, or ready for your next chapter\, there’s something here for every stage of creative practice. \n\n\n\nPresented by Inner West Council \n\n\n\nLocation: Marrickville Pavilion\, Marrickville Library \n\n\n\nCosts:  \n\n\n\n\nMasterclass – Free\n\n\n\nWorkshops – $10\n\n\n\nRound Table Sessions – $5\n\n\n\n\nBOOK NOW VIA INNER WEST COUNCIL
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/inner-west-creative-toolbox-money-money-money/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260615T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260615T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T063254Z
CREATED:20260604T062549Z
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SUMMARY:Inner West Creative Toolbox: Building Your Audience
DESCRIPTION:Build your base. Find your fans. \n\n\n\nYour work deserves an audience. This Learning Lab is all about building the bridge between your practice and the people you want to reach — from growing your profile and building your brand\, to creating genuine connection\, loyalty\, and community around your work. \n\n\n\nThe day begins with a foundational 101 masterclass\, before diving into three in-depth workshops exploring Community Engagement\, Social Media\, and Public Relations. You’ll then take the conversation further in our live case study roundtables\, working through real-world challenges alongside industry experts and fellow creatives. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re starting from scratch\, building momentum\, or refreshing your approach\, Building Your Audience offers practical tools\, fresh ideas\, and meaningful connections for every stage of creative practice. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW VIA INNER WEST COUNCIL \n\n\n\nProgramTo view the full program visit the Inner West Council website here. \n\n\n\n\n2:00pm : Masterclass: Audience with Cat Dibley\n\n\n\n3:30pm : Bite Sized Talks\n\n\n\n4:30pm : Workshop: Using Social Media with Monica Davidson\n\n\n\n4:30pm : Workshop: Public Relations with Belinda Dyer\n\n\n\n4:30pm : Workshop: Community Engagement with Wanyika Mshila\n\n\n\n6:15pm : Case Study Round Table: Using Social Media with Robbi James\n\n\n\n6:15pm : Case Study Round Table: Public Relations with Belinda Dyer\n\n\n\n6:15pm : Case Study Round Table: Community Engagement with Wanyika Mshila\n\n\n\n\nWhat is Creative Toolbox: Learning Labs?Shaped by feedback from the 2025 Creative Toolbox Symposium\, these hands-on Learning Labs tackle the skills creatives told us they want most right now. From marketing\, community building and PR\, to grants\, philanthropy and monetising your business\, each Learning Lab features expert-led masterclasses\, in-depth workshops\, live case study roundtables\, and opportunities to connect with fellow artists and industry experts. Whether you’re just starting out\, building momentum\, or ready for your next chapter\, there’s something here for every stage of creative practice. \n\n\n\nPresented by Inner West Council \n\n\n\nLocation: Marrickville Pavilion\, Marrickville Library \n\n\n\nCosts:  \n\n\n\n\nMasterclass – Free\n\n\n\nWorkshops – $10\n\n\n\nRound Table Sessions – $5\n\n\n\n\nBOOK NOW VIA INNER WEST COUNCIL
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/inner-west-creative-toolbox-building-your-audience/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260611T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260611T210000
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SUMMARY:Penrith: Funding Fundamentals Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A workshop dedicated to the basics of how to write\, manage and maintain funding. Presented by Creative Plus Business for Penrith City Council’s Magnetic Places Artist Development Series. \n\n\n\nGrants\, funding\, procurement\, scholarships and awards are often held up as the holy grail of a successful arts career\, but this revenue stream also takes hard work\, dedication and patience. After all\, there’s no such thing as ‘free money’.  \n\n\n\nFunding Fundamentals is a workshop showcasing the basics of preparation\, application\, and acquittal for any kind of funding\, as well as getting organised for future applications. It’s packed with information and suitable for novices and more experienced funding-seekers alike. There is always more to learn about funding! \n\n\n\nBest suited for artists and cultural practitioners of all skill levels and experiences. \n\n\n\nLight catering will be provided. \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW \n\n\n\nYou will learn the following\, with a special focus on arts practice and creative industries: \n\n\n\n+ The different kinds of funding available\, from grants to procurement and more.+ Creating a Funding Folder and Deadline Calendar for regular applications.+ Writing the Application – and avoiding the most common errors.+ Getting the money right\, with budgeting and income (including templates).+ The Acquittal Process – and how to recover from setbacks.+ The five main ways to avoid ‘failing’ at funding. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?All participants of this workshop also receive: \n\n\n\n+ Downloadable templates and project plans.+ A guide to auspicing and where to look for help.+ Writing tips and examples.+ Case Studies.+ Guides for how to prepare for acquittals. \n\n\n\nPlus you’ll also get…+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ Information on how to access further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Cat Dibley – Cat Dibley is a national and international creative producer with over 10 years’ experience producing dance\, theatre\, tours\, and festivals. She has worked at major theatre companies across Australia\, Europe\, and the US and founded a theatre company in 2011\, producing many shows under this banner for mainstage companies\, festivals\, and large-scale national tours. Cat has worked as a creative consultant\, story producer\, screen development producer\, educator and mentor. \n\n\n\nWhat is the Magnetic Places Program?Produced by Penrith City Council\,  5 professional development workshops have been curated for local artists and cultural practitioners looking to build knowledge and skills in the practice of community arts and cultural development (CACD) and seeking creative funding. These hands-on sessions will provide foundational skills and knowledge in CACD practice\, guidance in how to develop a project proposal for the Magnetic Places Grants Program and legal rights and responsibilities when receiving public funding. \n\n\n\nWhat is Creative Plus Businesss?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: access information\, including travel directions\, can be found here.  \n\n\n\nCost: Registration is FREE thanks to Penrith City Council \n\n\n\nLocation: Nepean Room\, Penrith Civic Centre\, 601 High Street\, Penrith \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/penrith-funding-fundamentals-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260610T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260610T193000
DTSTAMP:20260531T235203Z
CREATED:20260531T235159Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Tax Time for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:It’s June so that 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\nIn this FREE webinar we’ll discuss the basics of how income tax works for creative practitioners. It’s a fast and friendly guide to how income tax works\, how to navigate the different types of money you’ve made (and spent)\, and a few simple ideas to help you get organised in time for EOFY and take the terror out of tax. Go from chaos to clarity with the taming of your taxes! Join your fellow creatives and remember\, you are not alone! \n\n\n\nIn this webinar we’ll discuss:  \n\n\n\n\nThe absolute basics of how income tax works\,\n\n\n\nThe creative tax rulings that you need to know\, \n\n\n\nThe eternal question – Are you a hobby or a business?\n\n\n\nHow to work out your tax deductions (and why).\n\n\n\nEasy tips and tricks for record-keeping\,\n\n\n\nMaking better financial habits for next year\,\n\n\n\nMost importantly – where to go for more help!\n\n\n\n\nPart of our Evening Education Series. The series is delivered as part of our commitment as a Social Enterprise to devote at least 50% of our profit to making programs and education free or heavily subsidised for creatives and arts organisations. \n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR FREE NOW (Via Crowdcast) \n\n\n\nWhat’s Included?A 60 minute webinar with our creative industries expert (which you can access later if you want) plus lifetime access to additional resources. \n\n\n\nWho’s it for?Creative and arts practitioners\, freelancers\, start-ups\, small arts organisations\, and arts entrepreneurs from beginners to established (international sign-ups welcome!). \n\n\n\nWho is the Host?Monica Davidson – Monica is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS\, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about business skills\, financial literacy\, wellbeing\, and marketing.What’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be provided via Crowdcast. Click the link below to reserve your place. \n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR FREE VIA CROWDCAST \n\n\n\nNew to CROWDCAST? Check out our handy ‘How to register and use Crowdcast’ Guide here.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/webinar-tax-time-for-creatives-5/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260604T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260604T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T032126Z
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SUMMARY:Melbourne: Future Planning for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event as part of the Moonee Valley Artists Accelerate program.— \n\n\n\nA business or strategic plan is more than a way to make a bank or funder happy. It can be a truly invaluable tool to help you figure out where you’re going – and why.   \n\n\n\nSummarising your creative business or arts organisation into a written plan is a great idea\, but without guidance it can become a stale and unused document that never gets implemented.  \n\n\n\nFuture Planning for Creatives is an online workshop that reframes and explains the planning process in a way specifically designed for creative learners\, with a focus on creating practical action plans that work. With plenty or templates and tools to discuss\, this friendly and real-world workshop will help arts practitioners from beginners to more experience professionals. \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW \n\n\n\nParticipants will discuss the following\, with a focus on arts practice and creative industries: \n\n\n\n+ The planning process in general\, and how to understand the different types.+ A look at the ‘traditional’ business and strategic plan\, and the sections to focus on.+ The importance of understanding the benefits of a vision\, mission and values statement.+ Choosing the right template for your purposes.+ The reality of planning a professional approach with a busy personal life and artistic practice. \n\n\n\nResources and templates will also be provided for a variety of both business and strategic plans. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive: \n\n\n\n+ Templates for business\, strategic\, operational\, and marketing plans – everything you need!+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. We have a whole team ready to help! \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat is CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com  \n\n\n\nLocation: Clocktower Centre\, 750 Mt Alexander Rd\, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 \n\n\n\nCost: $10 with options for those experiencing financial hardship.  \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/melbourne-future-planning-for-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260602T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260602T200000
DTSTAMP:20260522T002327Z
CREATED:20260116T032403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T002327Z
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SUMMARY:Online: The Art of Negotiation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Although we’d love art to ‘speak for itself’\, sometimes we need to communicate\, negotiate and manage the conflict that comes with creative professionalism. \n\n\n\nWorking professionally in the arts and creative sector means communicating with a diverse range of people across an array of complicated circumstances. Any ordinary day could include managing a new professional relationship\, negotiating your fees\, umpiring an argument or setting better boundaries for the work. Much of the time\, we have no clues or tools to help us at all! \n\n\n\nThe Art of Negotiation is a practical workshop packed with real-life activities and fun challenges to help creatives learn the basics of negotiation and conflict resolution – all in the safety of a friendly workshop space. \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW \n\n\n\nYou will learn the following\, with a special focus on arts practice and creative industries: \n\n\n\n+  The basic elements of effective negotiating\, for any professional circumstance.+  Different negotiating styles\, and how to create a ‘win-win’ scenario.+  Understanding how to minimise the idea of a ‘zero sum game’.+  Tips and tricks on better ways to say NO.+  A visual aid to assist with mapping conflicts to achieve the best resolutions for all. \n\n\n\nPractical exercises and ‘homework’ will be provided for all the discussed strategies. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?All participants of this workshop also receive: \n\n\n\n+ Contacts and support tools for participants who need more resources for mediation.+ Copies of leading texts covering business communication\, active listening and mediation.+ A selection of reports and guides on the topic from Harvard University’s Program on Negotiation. \n\n\n\nPlus you’ll also get…+ A practical workbook to help with elements of the workshop.+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ Information on how to access further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat is CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nCost: Registration for Funding Fundamentals is $47 incl GST. No Booking Fee is charged for registrations to our workshops. \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place online and is open to anyone in Australia or internationally. You will receive a link to the workshop in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop.  \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-the-art-of-negotiation-workshop-may-2026/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260529T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260627T163000
DTSTAMP:20260522T002338Z
CREATED:20260414T035346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T002338Z
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SUMMARY:Byron Bay: Screen Artselerate 2026
DESCRIPTION:SUBMIT YOUR EOI & REGISTRATION HERE\n\n\n\nSCREEN ARTSELERATE NSW is a unique in-person program specifically for screen practitioners that combines all the benefits of a business incubator\, start-up accelerator\, creative collaboration and networking opportunity. The outcome is a fast and practical approach to business and strategic planning for filmmakers who are building their careers and making their own work.  \n\n\n\nSCREEN ARTSELERATE NSW helps participants devise practical goals for their screen businesses and creative careers\, with realistic actions ready to be implemented\, and creates a continued connection with other screen professionals through a guided peer support program and ongoing connection to experts. \n\n\n\nThe program is open to all residents of NSW. \n\n\n\nDates: (you must be able to attend all dates listed below) \n\n\n\n\nFriday 29th May\, 9:00am to 4:30pm\n\n\n\nSaturday 30th May\, 10:30am to 3:30pm\n\n\n\nFriday 26th June\, 9:00am to 4:30pm\n\n\n\nSaturday 27th June\, 10:30am to 3:30pm\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor More Information: \n\n\n\nDownload the Screen Artselerate Brochure (quick overview) \n\n\n\nDownload the Screen Artselerate Program \n\n\n\nYou must be a resident of NSW and over 18 to participate.  \n\n\n\nSUBMIT YOUR EOI & REGISTRATION HERE \n\n\n\nSCREEN ARTSELERATE is a program designed for screen professionals at any stage of their development across NSW. Ideally\, you are committed to improving your professional and creative capacity and developing your business and marketing skills in an accelerated way\, through a practical approach. You also need to be engaged\, enthusiastic\, and willing to commit to participating in the whole program. That means all the in-person workshops and in-between meetings. \n\n\n\nWe actively encourage applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds\, people living with disabilities\, people who identify as LGBTQIA+\, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. We also welcome people of all genders. \n\n\n\nSPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS \n\n\n\nJ’aimee Skippon-Volke  \n\n\n\nJ’aimee is Festival Director of the Byron Bay International Film Festival\, one of Australia’s longest-running independent regional film festivals\, celebrating its 20th edition this October. J’aimee has been shaping the festival since its early years\, working behind the scenes from 2005 before stepping into the Festival Director role in 2007. Over nearly two decades\, she has helped guide BBFF through industry upheaval\, funding pressures\, natural disasters and major shifts in screen culture\, with a leadership approach grounded in persistence\, adaptability and long-term thinking. \n\n\n\nFrom international television in London to independent film in Byron Bay\, J’aimee’s career has unfolded across multiple creative and leadership roles during a period of enormous transformation across the screen industries\, from analogue filmmaking and the rise of CGI through to digital platforms\, VR and immersive storytelling. Her work spans festival direction\, screen culture programming\, audience development\, creative production\, strategic partnerships and regional advocacy. \n\n\n\nShe has been a strong advocate for emerging forms of storytelling while maintaining a clear focus on craft\, audience experience and creative integrity. Her work has included the development of BBFF’s XR and immersive programs\, including Australia’s first Federally funded VR arts initiative\, as well as Make Diversity Reality\, an XR accelerator supporting women and people from diverse backgrounds. \n\n\n\nA passionate advocate for emerging talent and sustainable creative careers\, J’aimee continues to champion filmmakers through long-term mentorship\, industry connection and BBFF’s Young Australian Filmmaker of the Year competition. \n\n\n\nLois Randall \n\n\n\nLois is an award-winning Australian Producer and founder of Magpie Pictures. She was Producer and Executive Producer on Magpie Pictures’ series SWIFT STREET starring Tanzyn Crawford and Cliff Curtis\, that had its world premiere at CANNESERIES 2024 before screening on SBS.  \n\n\n\nOther producing credits include Goalpost Pictures’ global hit series BLACK SNOW starring Travis Fimmel (Stan and Sundance Now)\, the Dollhouse feature SERIOUSLY RED\, starring Rose Byrne\, Magpie’s acclaimed children’s series GRACE BESIDE ME (NITV\, ABC\, Disney Channel) and Jon Bell’s ground-breaking First Nations drama series THE GODS OF WHEAT STREET for ABC.  \n\n\n\nMost recently Lois was Executive Producer on the ABC\, NTIV and Screen Australia First Nations PROPER LOVED UP initiative\, mentoring producers of five short rom-coms that will premiere at SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL 2026. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYOUR PROGRAM FACILITATOR \n\n\n\nMonica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist and filmmaker. In 2014 Monica completed her Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business at AFTRS\, and was appointed as the first NSW Creative Industries Business Advisor by the Department of Industry. Shortly after she founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, which is dedicated to educating creative people about small business and marketing skills. In 2019\, Monica was awarded the QUT Creative Enterprise Australia award for being a Creative Trailblazer that “advocates\, mentors\, donates\, educates and advises within Australia’s creative economy”. Monica continues to work as a writer\, filmmaker and occasional performer. \n\n\n\nWHAT’S CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?  \n\n\n\nWe’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nScreen Artselerate Byron Bay is presented by Creative Plus Business\, with support from Screenworks. It is made possible with funding from the NSW Government through Screen NSW.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/byron-bay-screen-artselerate-2026/
CATEGORIES:Business Incubator,Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260524T163000
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SUMMARY:Mandurah: Managing Creative Money Workshop Day
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER VIA EVENTBRITE NOW \n\n\n\nDemystify the scary world of financial literacy in this one-day workshop for artists\, by Creative Plus Business. \n\n\n\nManaging Creative Money is a surprisingly fun and practical day that covers the basics of financial literacy\, and fights finance fears with a range of tips and insights plus knowledge of the real-world complexities of managing money in a professional arts practice or creative business. \n\n\n\nCreatives have unique financial needs and challenges associated with their professional practice\, and require specialise knowledge to avoid feeling overwhelmed. This one-day offering will tackle subjects\, tools and systems to empower artists or those in creative fields to confident in their financial decisions. \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn how to: \n\n\n\n+ Understand and adapt cost-benefit analysis tools+ Learn about cashflow and recognise financial patterns+ Manage inconsistent income cycles+ Consider creative and non-creative revenue streams+ Determine appropriate pricing strategies+ Adopt financial management systems and processes \n\n\n\nAlong with the skills gained throughout the day\, participants will also receive lifetime access to carefully crafted resources by Creative Plus Business\, to continue providing support and guidance long after the event. \n\n\n\nThis workshop day is catered with tea\, coffee and a light lunch included in the ticket-price. \n\n\n\nREGISTER VIA EVENTBRITE NOW \n\n\n\nParticipants Also Get+ Templates\, Guides\, and Tools to use on the day and in your business or practice.+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ Information on how to access further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat is CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The workshop is wheelchair accessible. if you have any other access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nCost: Registration for Funding Fundamentals is $60 incl GST.  \n\n\n\nThis workshop is presented by Creative Plus Business as part of the City of Mandurah’s Creative Learning Calendar program. \n\n\n\nREGISTER VIA EVENTBRITE NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/mandurah-managing-creative-money-workshop-day/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260523T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260523T163000
DTSTAMP:20260522T002353Z
CREATED:20260331T043544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T002353Z
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SUMMARY:Mandurah: Creative Business Basics Workshop Day
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER VIA EVENTBRITE NOW \n\n\n\nLearn the basic skills needed to start your professional creative career in this one-day offering by Creative Plus Business. \n\n\n\nCreative Business Basics was designed by creative professionals to help those just starting their enterprise\, emerging artists\, recent graduates\, and curious freelancers needing a business check-in. \n\n\n\nThis one-day workshop provides an entertaining and accessible insight into the basics of small business or self-employment\, and how to avoid common pitfalls that artists or creatives can fall into when starting their journey. \n\n\n\nCreative Plus Business promise a safe space to ask questions; where the mysteries of creative business become a little clearer – all with a specific focus on arts practice and the realities of a creative life. \n\n\n\nSome of the topics will include: \n\n\n\n+ Setting goals and creating a strategic plan+ ABN’s\, including how to obtain one+ Legal structure\, business names and licensing requirements+ Time management strategies\, and adapting them to work for you+ Adapting a business plan template to your needs+ Understanding what to do next \n\n\n\nParticipants will not only leave feeling more confident in their ability to start a creative enterprise\, they will also receive lifetime access to carefully crafted resources by Creative Plus Business\, to continue providing support and guidance long after the event. \n\n\n\nThis workshop day is catered with tea\, coffee and a light lunch included in the ticket-price. \n\n\n\nREGISTER VIA EVENTBRITE NOW \n\n\n\nParticipants Also Get+ Templates\, Guides\, and Tools to use on the day and in your business or practice.+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ Information on how to access further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat is CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The workshop is wheelchair accessible. if you have any other access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nCost: Registration for Funding Fundamentals is $60 incl GST.  \n\n\n\nThis workshop is presented by Creative Plus Business as part of the City of Mandurah’s Creative Learning Calendar program. \n\n\n\nREGISTER VIA EVENTBRITE NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/mandurah-creative-business-basics-workshop-day/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T041933Z
CREATED:20260518T041931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T041933Z
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SUMMARY:Melbourne: The Art of Law
DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event as part of the Moonee Valley Artists Acelerate program. \n\n\n\nEvery creative needs to know the basic legal essentials to help them understand intellectual property\, contracts and more\, as well as the best places to go for help. \n\n\n\nUnderstanding legal rights and responsibilities might not be the most interesting aspect of professional creativity\, but managing the basics is essential to surviving and thriving as an artist and creator. \n\n\n\nThe Art of Law is a relaxed and friendly workshop that covers those necessary basics\, that will help participants avoid most common pitfalls when making professional relationships with customers and clients. In this workshop\, every question is a good question\, and we’ll also share more details about where to go for help\, and what resources are available to empower creatives to manage the basics of their own legal affairs. \n\n\n\nWith a specific focus on the arts and creative industries\, this workshop covers: \n\n\n\n\nThe basics of intellectual property and why it’s important.\n\n\n\nWho owns copyright and using the work of others.\n\n\n\nCreating contracts to protect professional relationships.\n\n\n\nThe three essential elements of moral rights law.\n\n\n\nUnderstanding the importance of confidentiality law.\n\n\n\n\nResources from the Arts Law Centre of Australia\, the Copyright Council and other leading legal organisations will be shared\, including links for legal assistance. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nPlus you’ll also get…+  Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+  Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+  Information on how to access further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson – Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS\, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat is CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice.Accessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nLocation: Clocktower Centre\, 750 Mt Alexander Rd\, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 \n\n\n\nCost: $10 with options for those experiencing financial hardship.  \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/melbourne-the-art-of-law/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260516T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260516T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T024058Z
CREATED:20250825T054057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T024058Z
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SUMMARY:ADELAIDE HILLS: Wellbeing Basics for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:Produced by Creative Plus Business\, IGNITION SA brings to South Australia four initiatives to help creative businesses and arts professionals come together to learn\, access professional development opportunities\, gain mentorship and guidance\, and build new creative and professional networks.BOOK NOW \n\n\n\nUsing creativity for professional work is both rewarding and taxing. Making money from our passion is a privilege\, but burnout is a reality. The Wellbeing Basics for Creatives full day workshop discusses at length how creatives can maintain relative balance between flourishing and falling\, while safeguarding inspiration. We also explore practical ways to introduce the concepts of kindness and care into every element of a creative process and organisation. \n\n\n\n+ Wellbeing: We’ll explore how physical\, mental\, and emotional well-being are all interconnected and crucial for creative success.+ Creative Wellbeing: Discover how self-care extends to nurturing your creative spark.+ Creative Illness: Learn to identify and overcome roadblocks like imposter syndrome and self-sabotage that can hinder your progress.+ Burnout: Understand the signs and impacts of burnout on creatives and develop strategies to prevent it.+ Actionable Techniques: Walk away with practical tools to safeguard your creative wellbeing and integrate it seamlessly into your daily professional life. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson – Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS\, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWHAT’S IGNITION SA?IGNITION SA is a new program of learning opportunities\, mentoring\, resources\, and online experiences designed to enhance the professional development and wellbeing of South Australia’s creative professionals. \n\n\n\nEvery participant in IGNITION SA Events gets lifetime access to a dedicated Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links\, practical Workbooks to assist with the interactive elements of the workshops\, access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop AND the rest of the IGNITION SA program! \n\n\n\nDOWNLOAD THE IGNITION SA PROGRAM GUIDE FOR FULL DETAILS \n\n\n\nWHAT’S CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW  \n\n\n\nVENUE: Fabrik Arts + Heritage\, Lobethal Woollen Mill\, 1 Lobethal Road\, Lobethal SA 5241Accessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nWant to know more about IGNITION SA? \n\n\n\nVisit the IGNITION SA webpage here\, where you can also sign up to the IGNITION SA newsletter so you don’t miss the latest news and events happening in South Australia. \n\n\n\nPresented by Creative Plus Business with support from the Government of South Australia’s Office for Small and Family Business and the South Australian Small Business Strategy 2023 – 2030.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/adelaide-hills-wellbeing-basics-for-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Business Incubator,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260515T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260515T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T024023Z
CREATED:20250825T053955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T024023Z
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SUMMARY:ADELAIDE HILLS: IGNITION SA Marketing Basics for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:Produced by Creative Plus Business\, IGNITION SA brings to South Australia four initiatives to help creative businesses and arts professionals come together to learn\, access professional development opportunities\, gain mentorship and guidance\, and build new creative and professional networks.REGISTER FOR FREE NOW  \n\n\n\nMarketing is one of the most despised and least understood aspects of running a creative business\, but there is a simple solution – take out the sales and focus on the strategy. ‘Marketing Basics for Creatives’ is a whole day workshop that looks at a practical and simple six-step marketing approach that has been specifically designed by creatives to take the pain out of promotion. We’ll also take a deep dive into digital marketing and old-school tactics. \n\n\n\nYou will learn about the following: + Re-imagining traditional marketing in a way that makes sense for creativity and the arts.+ Getting the foundational elements of “YOU” marketing right\, without the terror of a deadline. + Understating the breadth of our ‘customers’\, from clients to funding bodies to audience.+ Knowing and learning from our peers\, and from word-of-mouth.+ Choosing the best digital and ‘old school’ tactics to help achieve your marketing goals.  \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?\n\n\n\nMonica Davidson – Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS\, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWHAT’S IGNITION SA?\n\n\n\nIGNITION SA is a new program of learning opportunities\, mentoring\, resources\, and online experiences designed to enhance the professional development and wellbeing of South Australia’s creative professionals. \n\n\n\nEvery participant in IGNITION SA Events gets lifetime access to a dedicated Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links\, practical Workbooks to assist with the interactive elements of the workshops\, access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop AND the rest of the IGNITION SA program! \n\n\n\nDOWNLOAD THE IGNITION SA PROGRAM GUIDE FOR FULL DETAILS \n\n\n\nWHAT’S CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?\n\n\n\nWe’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR FREE NOW \n\n\n\nVENUE: Fabrik Arts + Heritage\, Lobethal Woollen Mill\, 1 Lobethal Road\, Lobethal SA 5241Accessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nWant to know more about IGNITION SA? \n\n\n\nVisit the IGNITION SA webpage here\, where you can also sign up to the IGNITION SA newsletter so you don’t miss the latest news and events happening in South Australia. \n\n\n\nDownload the IGNITION SA Program guide and information here. \n\n\n\nPresented by Creative Plus Business with support from the Government of South Australia’s Office for Small and Family Business and the South Australian Small Business Strategy 2023 – 2030.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/adelaide-hills-marketing-basics-for-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Business Incubator,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260514T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260514T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T033418Z
CREATED:20260501T032956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T033418Z
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SUMMARY:THRIVE SYDNEY: The Future of Creative Workplaces
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER FOR FREE – CLICK HERE \n\n\n\nJoin us for the next THRIVE CONNECT meetup\, an evening of practical insights\, tools and connections to support your work in the creative industries. \n\n\n\nUnderstanding workplace responsibilities\, navigating contracts\, or knowing where to go for support can feel complex\, especially in freelance or project-based work. This session brings together two leading organisations to make it simpler. \n\n\n\nHear from experts at Creative Workplaces and Support Act as they share practical\, free resources to help you build fair\, safe and respectful workplaces\, and sustain your own Wellbeing. \n\n\n\nWhat you’ll learn… \n\n\n\n+ How to navigate workplace responsibilities with confidence.+ Where to find trusted\, practical resources (at no cost).+ How to manage workplace pressure and psychosocial risks.+ How to access support services and build healthier work practices. \n\n\n\nSPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS \n\n\n\nMonique Williams (Creative Workplaces/Creative Australia): With over 15 years of experience\, Monique will showcase key tools and resources available through Creative Workplaces\, including guidance on workplace responsibilities and practical templates to support fair\, safe and respectful work. \n\n\n\nDr. Ash King (Support Act): As a psychologist and creative\, Ash blends clinical expertise with lived experience in the arts. She will deliver practical strategies to navigate workplace pressure\, manage psychosocial hazards\, and build healthier cultures. You will also learn how to access the Wellbeing Helpline and other training resources. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nABOUT THRIVE CONNECT EVENTS \n\n\n\nThese are a quarterly series of meaningful meetups that combine networking with skills development and panel discussions on key topics affecting the creative industries. Made for creative practitioners\, artists\, innovators\, and small businesses\, each event is hosted at hubs and venues across the Sydney CBD. Every meetup includes a guest speaker and theme\, along with suggested conversation topics to make networking easier and connections more interesting. \n\n\n\nRegistration is FREE and every THRIVE CONNECT includes plenty of time for networking (nibbles included). Every attendee will also receive an invitation to the THRIVE Toolkit and THRIVE private LinkedIn group.  \n\n\n\nVenue: The Commons George Street\, 388 George Street Sydney CBD. The event will take place in the main community area on Level 2. \n\n\n\nBOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL AND FREE – CLICK HERE \n\n\n\nWHAT’S THRIVE?THRIVE SYDNEY is a program of events\, mentoring\, and online experiences designed to enhance the professional development and wellbeing of Sydney’s artists and creative community. Supported by the City of Sydney and produced by Creative Plus Business\, THRIVE brings to the city four initiatives to help creative professionals and artists come together\, hear from inspiring industry leaders\, access free professional development opportunities\, and build new creative and professional networks.  \n\n\n\nDOWNLOAD THE THRIVE GUIDE FOR FULL DETAILSWHAT’S CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?Creative Plus Business is a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nACCESSIBILITYIf you have any queries or access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com. \n\n\n\nEntry is via main entry\, and there is both stair and elevator access to Level 2. To find the building look for the Cartier store on George Street. The entrance is located through the rotating glass doors or wheelchair door to the left of the store. Head through the foyer and look for the stairs to the right of the elevators. A C+B team member will help direct you to the event space. \n\n\n\nEVENT PHOTOGRAPHYPlease note that photographs may be taken during the event by the Thrive Sydney team. If you do not wish to be photographed please let our team know upon arrival. \n\n\n\nWant to know more about THRIVE? \n\n\n\nVisit the Thrive website here.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/thrive-sydney-the-future-of-creative-workplaces/
CATEGORIES:Business Incubator,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260514T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260514T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T020117Z
CREATED:20260414T020113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T020117Z
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SUMMARY:Adelaide: IGNITION SA Business Basics for Screen Creatives
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \n\n\n\nBusiness Basics for Screen Creatives is a fun and practical full-day workshop that covers all the essentials a creative needs to get the basics of business right and avoid some of the most common pitfalls that screen creatives can experience when entering the world of self-employment\, small business\, and freelancing.  \n\n\n\nIt also covers the legal necessities of running a professional practice and creates a safe friendly safe space where the mysteries of creative business are unravelled. \n\n\n\nTailored to screen professionals and creatives\, participants will learn the following: \n\n\n\n+ Setting goals and making a plan for your start-up journey\,+ The basics of business including ABNs\, structures\, business names and licences\,+ The legal steps to registering your business\,+ Getting ready for managing the money\,+ Preparing for marketing and promotion\,+ Where to go for more help. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?\n\n\n\nMonica Davidson – Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS\, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWHAT’S IGNITION SA?\n\n\n\nIGNITION SA is a multi-year program of learning opportunities\, mentoring\, resources\, and online experiences designed to enhance the professional development and wellbeing of South Australia’s creative professionals. \n\n\n\nEvery participant in IGNITION SA Events gets lifetime access to a dedicated Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links\, practical Workbooks to assist with the interactive elements of the workshops\, access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop AND the rest of the IGNITION SA program! \n\n\n\nDOWNLOAD THE IGNITION SA PROGRAM GUIDE FOR FULL DETAILS \n\n\n\nWHAT’S CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?\n\n\n\nWe’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW \n\n\n\nVENUE: The Mercury\, 13 Morphett St\, Adelaide SA 5000\, AustraliaAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nWant to know more about IGNITION SA? \n\n\n\nVisit the IGNITION SA webpage here\, where you can also sign up to the IGNITION SA newsletter so you don’t miss the latest news and events happening in South Australia. \n\n\n\nDownload the IGNITION SA Program guide and information here. \n\n\n\nPresented by Creative Plus Business in partnership with The Mercury. IGNITION SA is made possible with support from the Government of South Australia’s Office for Small and Family Business and the South Australian Small Business Strategy 2023 – 2030.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/adelaide-ignition-sa-business-basics-for-screen-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Business Incubator,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260513T190000
DTSTAMP:20260331T042011Z
CREATED:20260122T024142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T042011Z
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SUMMARY:FREE WEBINAR: Super for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:You’re entitled to super and you may not even know it! \n\n\n\nMost people working in the creative industries are entitled to superannuation\, even when they work with an ABN. That’s been the case for some time\, but the majority of creatives are unaware of this rule. There are other changes on the horizon\, especially if you have to pay other people – and yes\, the contractor rule applies then too!  \n\n\n\nThis FREE webinar – Superannuation for Creatives – will go through the rules around the super that you’re entitled to\, how to check\, what to do if you think you should have been paid\, and how to pay other people.  \n\n\n\nIn this webinar we’ll discuss:  \n\n\n\n\nThe basics – what is super\, and how does it work?\n\n\n\nWho pays super\, and when it’s due\, and the changes coming. \n\n\n\nHow to work out if you’re entitled to super. \n\n\n\nWhat to do if someone owes you super.\n\n\n\nWhat to do when you have to pay other people.\n\n\n\n\nPart of our Evening Education Series. The series is delivered as part of our commitment as a Social Enterprise to devote at least 50% of our profit to making programs and education free or heavily subsidised for creatives and arts organisations. \n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR FREE NOW VIA CROWDCAST \n\n\n\nWhat’s Included?A 60 minute webinar with our creative industries expert (which you can access later if you want) plus lifetime access to additional resources. \n\n\n\nWho’s it for?Creative and arts practitioners\, freelancers\, start-ups\, small arts organisations\, and arts entrepreneurs from beginners to established (international sign-ups welcome!). \n\n\n\nWho is the host?Monica Davidson – Monica is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS\, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about business skills\, financial literacy\, wellbeing\, and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be provided via Crowdcast. REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL. Click the link below to reserve your place now. \n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR FREE VIA CROWDCAST \n\n\n\nNew to CROWDCAST? Check out our handy ‘How to register and use Crowdcast’ Guide here.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/free-webinar-super-for-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260429T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260522T002301Z
CREATED:20251001T034546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T002301Z
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SUMMARY:Online: Funding Fundamentals Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A workshop dedicated to the basics of how to write\, manage and maintain funding.   \n\n\n\nGrants\, funding\, procurement\, scholarships and awards are often held up as the holy grail of a successful arts career\, but this revenue stream also takes hard work\, dedication and patience. After all\, there’s no such thing as ‘free money’.  \n\n\n\nFunding Fundamentals is a workshop showcasing the basics of preparation\, application\, and acquittal for any kind of funding\, as well as getting organised for future applications. It’s packed with information and suitable for novices and more experienced funding-seekers alike. There is always more to learn about funding! \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW \n\n\n\nYou will learn the following\, with a special focus on arts practice and creative industries: \n\n\n\n+ The different kinds of funding available\, from grants to procurement and more.+ Creating a Funding Folder and Deadline Calendar for regular applications.+ Writing the Application – and avoiding the most common errors.+ Getting the money right\, with budgeting and income (including templates).+ The Acquittal Process – and how to recover from setbacks.+ The five main ways to avoid ‘failing’ at funding. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?All participants of this workshop also receive: \n\n\n\n+ Downloadable templates and project plans.+ A guide to auspicing and where to look for help.+ Writing tips and examples.+ Case Studies.+ Guides for how to prepare for acquittals. \n\n\n\nPlus you’ll also get…+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ Information on how to access further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Cat Dibley – Cat Dibley is a national and international creative producer with over 10 years’ experience producing dance\, theatre\, tours\, and festivals. She has worked at major theatre companies across Australia\, Europe\, and the US and founded a theatre company in 2011\, producing many shows under this banner for mainstage companies\, festivals\, and large-scale national tours. Cat has worked as a creative consultant\, story producer\, screen development producer\, educator and mentor. \n\n\n\nWhat is CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nCost: Registration for Funding Fundamentals is $47 incl GST. No Booking Fee is charged for registrations to our workshops. \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place online and is open to anyone in Australia or internationally. You will receive a link to the workshop in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop.  \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-funding-fundamentals-workshop-april-2026/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260420T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260331T041706Z
CREATED:20260331T041703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T041706Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Brimbank: Tax Time for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event as part of INfuse\, made possible by Creative Brimbank. \n\n\n\nAll creatives\, arts organisations and small businesses need to understand how their tax rights and responsibilities work – but it’s all so boring! And where to begin? \n\n\n\nTax is painful but an inevitable part of surviving and thriving in the creative industries. Managing the annual and ongoing obligations of tax as a creative means getting an understanding what’s involved in the first place\, getting organised\, and learning about the unique position that creative professionals hold in the Australian tax landscape. It’s not fun\, but a few simple tips and tricks (and a friendly face) can help. ‘Tax Time for Creatives’ is a FREE workshop that covers the basics of how tax works for creative professionals\, the intersection between individual tax and small business\, and how key creative tax rulings can help creative practitioners in the tax world. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWith a specific focus on the arts and creative industries\, this workshop will cover:+ Understanding what basics of how tax works – jargon\, income\, expenses\, and what to pay.+ How to calculate ‘taxable income’ and ‘assessable income’.+ The key creative tax rulings\, and what they mean in practical terms. + Hobby vs Business\, how to work it out\, and why it matters. + The basics of tax deductions and how to figure out what you’re entitled to.+ Easy tips and tricks for getting organisation\, record keeping\, and cloud accounting platforms. + Where to get help – an introduction to the ‘Groovy Accountants’. \n\n\n\n‘Tax Time for Creatives’ is a collaborative workshop and participants will be encouraged to ask questions\, share experiences and ideas\, make connections and foster peer relationships.  \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive:+ A practical Workbook to assist with the interactive elements of the workshop.+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ Information on how to access further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring\, and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson – Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS\, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat is CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nWhat is INfuse?Creative Brimbank’s INfuse program connects the creative community in the Brimbank City Council area through workshops\, artist talks and presentations\, providing training and inspiration for artists.Accessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nLocation: This workshop will be delivered online via Zoom. A link and instructions will be sent prior to the event. \n\n\n\nCost: $10 with options for those experiencing financial hardship.BOOK NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/creative-brimbank-tax-time-for-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260415T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260415T190000
DTSTAMP:20260311T001914Z
CREATED:20260311T001600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T001914Z
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SUMMARY:FREE WEBINAR: How Did We Get Here? A Decade in Business
DESCRIPTION:Creative Plus Business is ten years old\, and we want to talk about it. \n\n\n\nHow Did We Get Here? is a look behind the scenes of what it truly means to be in creative business for a decade or more\, featuring a roundtable conversation with three other orgs and industry leaders that have successfully navigated a decade of operation.  \n\n\n\nWe’ll reflect on what’s worked\, what hasn’t\, what we’ve learned\, and what advice we would give to others. This isn’t a highlight reel; it’s an honest look at the mechanics of longevity in our chaotic creative industry. \n\n\n\nPart of our Evening Education Series. The series is delivered as part of our commitment as a Social Enterprise to devote at least 50% of our profit to making programs and education free or heavily subsidised for creatives and arts organisations. \n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR FREE NOW \n\n\n\nSpecial Guest Panellists \n\n\n\nKate Baggerson – Everybody NOW! \n\n\n\nKate is a highly experienced executive leader in the arts and cultural sector\, having worked across a range of arts organisations\, not-for-profits and community cultural development initiatives Australia wide. She is the Co-Founder\, Executive Director and Board Director of Gold Coast-based participatory arts company Everybody NOW\, where she has strategically guided the organisation through a highly successful period of growth since formation in 2015\, reaching over 60\,000 people in 200 communities across Australia. \n\n\n\nNick Bolton – Ten Alphas \n\n\n\nNick is an award-winning all-media producer. He has provided strategic thinking\, content production and distribution for clients in the government\, corporate and enterprise sectors. He has also written\, directed and produced a wide variety of screen content. Nick is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Ten Alphas\, a production company based in Sydney and Wollongong. He also works as an actor and presenter in a wide range of screen content and theatrical productions. \n\n\n\nAndy Turner – MTNS Made \n\n\n\nMTNS MADE supports and promotes the creative economy of the Blue Mountains through a membership platform\, partnerships\, promotions and events. In addition MTNS MADE facilitates tailored programs to develop emerging creative economies of the Blue Mountains. Over ten years\, the organisation has become a successfully critical part of supporting and growing the creative industries in the Blue Mountains region. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Included?A 60 minute webinar with a creative industries expert (which you can access later if you want) plus materials to help make the most of what you learn on the night. \n\n\n\nWho’s it for?Creative and arts practitioners\, freelancers\, start-ups\, and arts entrepreneurs from beginners to established (international sign-ups welcome!).  \n\n\n\nWho is the Host?  Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business? We’re a national social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com  \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be provided via Crowdcast. REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL. Click the Register Now link below to reserve your place now.  \n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR FREE VIA CROWDCAST
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/free-webinar-how-did-we-get-here-a-decade-in-business/
CATEGORIES:Webinars,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260411T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260411T163000
DTSTAMP:20260303T054136Z
CREATED:20250825T053545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T054136Z
UID:10000508-1775899800-1775925000@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:PORT ADELAIDE: Wellbeing Basics for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:BOOK NOW (via Humanitix) \n\n\n\nUsing creativity for professional work is both rewarding and taxing. Making money from our passion is a privilege\, but burnout is a reality. ‘Wellbeing Basics for Creatives’ full day workshop discusses at length how creatives can maintain relative balance between flourishing and falling\, while safeguarding inspiration. We also explore practical ways to introduce the concepts of kindness and care into every element of a creative process and organisation. \n\n\n\n+ Wellbeing: We’ll explore how physical\, mental\, and emotional well-being are all interconnected and crucial for creative success.+ Creative Wellbeing: Discover how self-care extends to nurturing your creative spark.+ Creative Illness: Learn to identify and overcome roadblocks like imposter syndrome and self-sabotage that can hinder your progress.+ Burnout: Understand the signs and impacts of burnout on creatives and develop strategies to prevent it.+ Actionable Techniques: Walk away with practical tools to safeguard your creative wellbeing and integrate it seamlessly into your daily professional life. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson – Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS\, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWHAT’S IGNITION SA?IGNITION SA is a new program of learning opportunities\, mentoring\, resources\, and online experiences designed to enhance the professional development and wellbeing of South Australia’s creative professionals. \n\n\n\nEvery participant in IGNITION SA Events gets lifetime access to a dedicated Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links\, practical Workbooks to assist with the interactive elements of the workshops\, access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop AND the rest of the IGNITION SA program! \n\n\n\nDOWNLOAD THE IGNITION SA PROGRAM GUIDE FOR FULL DETAILS \n\n\n\nWHAT’S CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (via Humanitix) \n\n\n\nVENUE: Vitalstatistix\, Waterside Workers Hall\, 11 Nile Street\, Port Adelaide SA 5015Accessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nWant to know more about IGNITION SA? \n\n\n\nVisit the IGNITION SA webpage here\, where you can also sign up to the IGNITION SA newsletter so you don’t miss the latest news and events happening in South Australia. \n\n\n\nDownload the IGNITION SA Program guide and information here.  \n\n\n\nPresented by Creative Plus Business with support from the Government of South Australia’s Office for Small and Family Business and the South Australian Small Business Strategy 2023 – 2030.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/port-adelaide-wellbeing-basics-for-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Business Incubator,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260410T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260410T163000
DTSTAMP:20260303T053915Z
CREATED:20250825T053438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T053915Z
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SUMMARY:PORT ADELAIDE: Marketing Basics for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:BOOK NOW  \n\n\n\nMarketing is one of the most despised and least understood aspects of running a creative business\, but there is a simple solution – take out the sales and focus on the strategy. ‘Marketing Basics for Creatives’ is a whole day workshop that looks at a practical and simple six-step marketing approach that has been specifically designed by creatives to take the pain out of promotion. We’ll also take a deep dive into digital marketing and old-school tactics. \n\n\n\nYou will learn about the following: + Re-imagining traditional marketing in a way that makes sense for creativity and the arts.+ Getting the foundational elements of “YOU” marketing right\, without the terror of a deadline. + Understating the breadth of our ‘customers’\, from clients to funding bodies to audience.+ Knowing and learning from our peers\, and from word-of-mouth.+ Choosing the best digital and ‘old school’ tactics to help achieve your marketing goals.  \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson – Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS\, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWHAT’S IGNITION SA?IGNITION SA is a new program of learning opportunities\, mentoring\, resources\, and online experiences designed to enhance the professional development and wellbeing of South Australia’s creative professionals. \n\n\n\nEvery participant in IGNITION SA Events gets lifetime access to a dedicated Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links\, practical Workbooks to assist with the interactive elements of the workshops\, access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop AND the rest of the IGNITION SA program! \n\n\n\nDOWNLOAD THE IGNITION SA PROGRAM GUIDE FOR FULL DETAILS \n\n\n\nWHAT’S CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nVENUE: Vitalstatistix\, Waterside Workers Hall\, 11 Nile Street\, Port Adelaide SA 5015Accessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nWant to know more about IGNITION SA? \n\n\n\nVisit the IGNITION SA webpage here\, where you can also sign up to the IGNITION SA newsletter so you don’t miss the latest news and events happening in South Australia. \n\n\n\nDownload the IGNITION SA Program guide and information here.  \n\n\n\nPresented by Creative Plus Business with support from the Government of South Australia’s Office for Small and Family Business and the South Australian Small Business Strategy 2023 – 2030.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/port-adelaide-marketing-basics-for-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Business Incubator,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260327T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260327T150000
DTSTAMP:20260223T233321Z
CREATED:20260129T012452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T233321Z
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SUMMARY:Geelong Creative Business Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Creative Plus Business and Geelong City Council for a day of learning\, networking\, and business building\, designed for creative practitioners\, artists\, and small creative businesses. \n\n\n\nWhat is the Geelong Creative Business Day?\n\n\n\nThe day consists of a morning and afternoon session that dives into topics essential for creatives who are running their own practice or business\, and the whole day has been designed by creatives\, for creatives.  \n\n\n\nThis new creative business day will focus on getting a great plan in place for your creative future\, and tackle one of the most important aspects of any business or freelancing\, marketing! \n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR FREE NOW – CLICK HERE \n\n\n\nEach session comes with all the tools\, templates\, and some handy tips to help you get the most of the content. Plus\, every registration receives lifetime access to a dropbox with even more resources\, and free webinars to help you with every aspect of your creative business. \n\n\n\nIt’s FREE and it’s happening on Friday\, 27th March at Wurriki Nyal at 10am and 1pm\, with a networking lunch in between. It’s a great chance to up-skill while meeting creatives from across the region – there’s nothing like meeting your next collaborator or creative mate!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMORNING SESSION: FUTURE PLANNING FOR CREATIVES | 10AM-12PM\n\n\n\nA business or strategic plan is more than a way to make a bank or funder happy. It can be a truly invaluable tool to help you figure out where you’re going – and why. ‘Future Planning for Creatives’ is a fun and practical workshop that reframes the business and strategic planning process\, made specifically for creative practitioners and arts businesses. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAFTERNOON SESSION: CREATIVE’S GUIDE TO MARKETING | 1PM-3PM\n\n\n\nMarketing is one of the most challenging aspects of running a creative business or working in the arts. However\, there is a simple solution to making marketing more palatable – take out the sales and focus on the strategy. The Creative’s Guide to Marketing workshop shares a simple six-step strategic approach designed to take the pain out of promotion\, and put people back at the heart of marketing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nLocation: Wurriki Nyal\, 137-149 Mercer Street\, Geelong. Room: Multipurpose Room 1 on Podium Level. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour Workshop Facilitator:\n\n\n\nMonica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS\, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?\n\n\n\nWe’re a national 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR FREE NOW – CLICK HERE
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/geelong-creative-business-day/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: The Creative Hustle
DESCRIPTION:It’s not just a dance move! Understanding how to hustle is a necessity for any creative professional because it’s all about knowing how to showcase your talent and professionalism in a way that connects with potential clients\, customers\, employers and audiences. \n\n\n\nWhile we’d like to let our work speak for itself\, we also need to be able to advocate for ourselves and tell our own stories. The Creative Hustle is a practical workshop designed to focus on purposeful visibility for yourself and your output. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn how to showcase your talent and professionalism in a way that resonates with clients\, employers\, and audiences alike. We’ll explore ways to prepare for the inevitable hustle\, including ways of talking about ourselves without too much cringe\, getting our portfolio in order\, and much more. \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW \n\n\n\nParticipants will discuss the following\, with a focus on arts practice and creative industries: \n\n\n\n+  Personal\, creative ways to start the hustle and build relationships with the world.+  Explaining yourself\, and showcasing your work in the best light.+  Understanding who you’ll be dancing with – customers\, clients and audience!+  Preparing for conferences and networking opportunities.+  Making the most of referrals and relationships.+  Warm Calling and Strategic Coffee Meets.+  How to hustle up a professional lifetime in the creative industries. \n\n\n\nMore links and resources will also be shared about other elements of marketing like building a website\, social media strategy\, using the media and more \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive: \n\n\n\n+ A practical Workbook to assist with the interactive elements of the workshops.+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+ Access to additional FREE webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. We have a whole team ready to help! \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat is CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nCost: Registration is AU$47 incl GST. No Booking Fee is charged for registrations to our workshops. \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom and is open to anyone in Australia or internationally. Not confident using Zoom? Download our handy Zoom users guide here. \n\n\n\nYou will receive a link to the workshop in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop.  \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-the-creative-hustle-workshop-march-26/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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