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SUMMARY:PARRAMATTA: Funding Guidelines for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ACE PARRAMATTA \n\n\n\nGovernment funding\, grants\, awards and procurement are often held up as the holy grail of a successful arts business\, but this revenue stream also takes hard work and patience. After all\, there’s no such thing as ‘free money’.Funding Guidelines for Creatives showcases the basics of writing\, winning\, and acquitting any kind of funding\, as well as making plans and preparing for your funding future. \n\n\n\nIn this down-to-earth workshop\, participants will learn more about: \n\n\n\n+ The different kinds of funding available;+ Creating a Funding Folder and Grant Calendar;+ Researching funding and considering applications;+ Writing the Proposal – and avoiding the common errors;+ The Acquittal Process – and how to recover from setbacks;+ The five main ways to ‘fail’ at funding. \n\n\n\nResources\, examples and templates will also be provided for a variety of funding applications. \n\n\n\nThis workshop will be relaxed and informal. You can ask all the questions you have never been able to ask before and will have ample opportunity to network and get to know each other. \n\n\n\nIdeal for: This workshop is tailored specifically to creative people who are (or want to be) self-employed in some capacity. It is ideal for recent graduates\, freelancers and small arts organisations. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Printed materials to help during the workshop;+ Lifetime access to a dedicated FUNDING dropbox folder full of additional resources and help;+ Access to a web page full of links and resources to help you get ahead in their creative business. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist and filmmaker. In 2014 Monica completed her Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business at AFTRS\, and was appointed as the first NSW Creative Industries Business Advisor by the Department of Industry. Shortly after she founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, which is dedicated to educating creative people about small business and marketing skills. In 2019\, Monica was awarded the QUT Creative Enterprise Australia award for being a Creative Trailblazer that “advocates\, mentors\, donates\, educates and advises within Australia’s creative economy”. Monica continues to work as a writer\, filmmaker and occasional performer. \n\n\n\nWhat is NSW Business Connect? Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. Creative Plus Business provides confidential\, independent business advice and skills training for small and medium creative businesses across NSW as part of the NSW Government’s Business Connect program. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.comVenue: Arts & Cultural Exchange\, 8 Victoria Rd\, Parramatta NSW 2150 \n\n\n\nThis workshop is sponsored by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOWhttps://bit.ly/48NYNDF
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/parramatta-funding-guidelines-for-creatives/
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Pricing for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:CREATIVE COSTING\, PRICING AND SHARING YOUR WORTH \n\n\n\nWorking out what to charge for creative products and services can be a colossal challenge. Where to even start? Pricing for Creatives is a practical workshop that covers the basics of figuring out the price point for creative work\, including calculating costs and understanding what the market can bear. Pricing for Creatives is vital for anyone struggling to understand the value of their own work\, and how to share that value with others.   \n\n\n\nParticipants will also discuss the larger issues of:+ Understanding budgets\, including the value of time;+ The psychology of pricing;+ Where cost and price overlap and intersect;+ Understanding the marketplace (and market research); + Creating loss leaders and more. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a dedicated Pricing for Creatives Dropbox folder full of additional resources and workbooks to help continue the learning after the workshop;+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop;+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors.All questions are welcome in this relaxed\, safe and inclusive workshop. Participants are also encouraged to share their own experiences and network with their fellow practitioners.  \n\n\n\nIdeal For: Creative freelancers\, established practitioners\, arts organisations.  \n\n\n\nWho is presenting? Wendi Lanham is an actor\, presenter\, model\, and the Business Manager of Creative Plus Business. She has a wealth of experience combining business and creative practice and is well-versed in the myriad ways artists can make money in order to weather the famine and feast of creative income more effectively. \n\n\n\nWhat is NSW Business Connect? Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. Creative Plus Business provides confidential\, independent business advice and skills training for small and medium creative businesses across NSW as part of the NSW Government’s Business Connect program. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business? We’re a  social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop. Note: this workshop will not be recorded. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is funded by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW:https://bit.ly/491L503
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-pricing-for-creatives-5/
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SUMMARY:BYRON BAY: Future Planning for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ARTS NORTHERN RIVERS \n\n\n\nA business or strategic plan is a summary and evaluation of an entrepreneurial idea – and it should be more than just a document to make bank managers and funding bodies happy. A useful plan can make the difference between creative business success and heading back to the drawing board. This workshop reframes the planning process specifically for creative practitioners\, and helps participants create a business and/or strategic plan that will actually help them progress and grow their creative profession. \n\n\n\nParticipants will dig into the deeper issues of:+ The planning process in general\, and making it useful both internally and externally;+ Choosing the right template\, and adding an Action Plan;+ The four main sections: admin\, finances\, marketing and goals;+ The Personal/Private and Professional Plans. \n\n\n\nResources and templates will also be provided for a variety of both business and strategic plans\, including the preferred options for the Australia Council and other kinds of financing. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a dedicated Dropbox folder full of additional resources and workbooks to help continue the learning after the workshop is over;+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop;+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. \n\n\n\nAll questions are welcome in this relaxed\, safe and inclusive workshop. Participants are also encouraged to share their own experiences and network with their fellow practitioners. \n\n\n\nIdeal For: Curious hobbyists\, creative freelancers and businesses\, arts organisations. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist and filmmaker. In 2014 Monica completed her Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business at AFTRS\, and was appointed as the first NSW Creative Industries Business Advisor by the Department of Industry. Shortly after she founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, which is dedicated to educating creative people about small business and marketing skills. In 2019\, Monica was awarded the QUT Creative Enterprise Australia award for being a Creative Trailblazer that “advocates\, mentors\, donates\, educates and advises within Australia’s creative economy”. Monica continues to work as a writer\, filmmaker and occasional performer. \n\n\n\nWhat is NSW Business Connect? Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. Creative Plus Business provides confidential\, independent business advice and skills training for small and medium creative businesses across NSW as part of the NSW Government’s Business Connect program. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.comVenue: Byron Community Centre\, 69 Jonson St\, Byron Bay NSW 2481 \n\n\n\nThis workshop is sponsored by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW:https://bit.ly/3Ql2ycy
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/byron-bay-future-planning-for-creatives/
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Social Media for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:DOES SOCIAL MEDIA HURT YOUR BRAIN? \n\n\n\nSocial media is a complex and challenging marketing tool for a lot of creatives\, who find it hard to strike the balance between constantly talking about themselves and ignoring the platforms entirely! This friendly and up-to-date workshop covers the basics of how to kickstart marketing using social media\, with a focus on the main tools at your disposal and the strategy behind the socials. \n\n\n\nWe’ll also cover:+ Understanding your Brand online+ Understanding your Tribe+ Choosing the right platform for your clients+ Tips and tricks on staying up to date … and much more! \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Printed materials to help in class;+ Lifetime access to a dedicated Social Media for Creatives dropbox folder full of additional resources and help;+ Access to a website full of links and resources to help you get ahead in their creative business. \n\n\n\nWho should enrol?This workshop is ideal for recent graduates\, freelancers and anyone struggling with the business aspects of their creativity. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Lillie Brown is a freelance marketing strategist and Marketing Manager of Creative Plus Business. Lillie works with small to medium creative businesses to devise and implement marketing and social media strategies that are easy for creative brains to digest. She walks clients through a comprehensive planning process to create simple to understand and actionable strategies to help them fulfil their vision. Lillie has been the Marketing Manager of Creative Plus Business since 2018\, and is invaluable in helping build our social enterprise to a national scale! \n\n\n\nWhat is NSW Business Connect? Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. Creative Plus Business provides confidential\, independent business advice and skills training for small and medium creative businesses across NSW as part of the NSW Government’s Business Connect program. \n\n\n\nWhat is Creative Plus Business? We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop. Note: this workshop will not be recorded. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is sponsored by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOWhttps://bit.ly/46SPQHy
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-social-media-for-creatives-13/
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SUMMARY:MULLUMBIMBY: Diversify Your Creative Income
DESCRIPTION:IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ARTS NORTHERN RIVERS \n\n\n\nCreative businesses often need help to brainstorm all the possible ways to diversify their income streams (especially now!) and become more financially sustainable. Diversify Your Creative Income is an interactive workshop that allows participants to discuss the various general ways that creatives can make money (including services\, goods and passive income)\, and includes practical exercises to help brainstorm those ideas. \n\n\n\nThis workshop examines:+ Identifying your Core and Complementary Skills;+ The Minimum Viable Offering;+ Using a Skills Audit to inspire ideas;+ How to identify a ‘good’ idea;+ Helpful resources and more! \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a dedicated Diversify Your Creative Income Dropbox folder full of additional resources and help;+ Access to a dedicated webpage full of links and resources to help them get ahead in their creative business. \n\n\n\nWho should enrol?This workshop is ideal for recent graduates\, freelancers and anyone struggling with time\, work and creativity. It’s also relevant no matter what your profession – filmmakers\, writers\, designers\, visual artists\, musicians\, composers\, dancers\, performers – everyone can benefit from a quick introduction or refresher to the basics of time management and setting goals. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist and filmmaker. In 2014 Monica completed her Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business at AFTRS\, and was appointed as the first NSW Creative Industries Business Advisor by the Department of Industry. Shortly after she founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, which is dedicated to educating creative people about small business and marketing skills. In 2019\, Monica was awarded the QUT Creative Enterprise Australia award for being a Creative Trailblazer that “advocates\, mentors\, donates\, educates and advises within Australia’s creative economy”. Monica continues to work as a writer\, filmmaker and occasional performer. \n\n\n\nWhat is NSW Business Connect? Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. Creative Plus Business provides confidential\, independent business advice and skills training for small and medium creative businesses across NSW as part of the NSW Government’s Business Connect program. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nVenue: Byron School of Art\, 112 Dalley St\, Mullumbimby NSW 2482 \n\n\n\nThis workshop is sponsored by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW:https://bit.ly/3QckaHk
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/byron-bay-diversify-your-creative-income/
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SUMMARY:GRAFTON: Pitching for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ARTS NORTHERN RIVERS \n\n\n\nPitching is a necessary part of professional creative practice\, whether it’s discussing an idea for a work\, talking to funding bodies about a project\, or participating in a competitive pitch process or competition. It’s fraught with legal and marketing challenges\, and needs to be approached in a thoughtful and strategic way. PITCHFACE is a relaxed workshop that provides practical advice on how to tell your best story\, how to protect your ideas\, and simple tips and tricks to avoid the ‘elevator pitch’ and build lasting relationships with the people who can help bring your ideas to life.  \n\n\n\nThe workshop takes a practical and professional look at:+ Preparing for the Pitch – script\, presentation\, and you;+ Putting together a ‘live pitch’;+ Presenting online and in writing;+ Protecting yourself legally;+ The all-important Follow-Up.  \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a dedicated PITCHFACE Dropbox folder full of additional resources and workbooks to help continue the learning after the workshop is over;+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop;+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors.All questions are welcome in this relaxed\, safe and inclusive workshop. Participants are also encouraged to share their own experiences and network with their fellow practitioners. \n\n\n\nWho should enrol?This workshop is ideal for creative freelancers\, established practitioners\, and arts organisations.  \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist and filmmaker. In 2014 Monica completed her Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business at AFTRS\, and was appointed as the first NSW Creative Industries Business Advisor by the Department of Industry. Shortly after she founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, which is dedicated to educating creative people about small business and marketing skills. In 2019\, Monica was awarded the QUT Creative Enterprise Australia award for being a Creative Trailblazer that “advocates\, mentors\, donates\, educates and advises within Australia’s creative economy”. Monica continues to work as a writer\, filmmaker and occasional performer. \n\n\n\nWhat is Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nVenue: Grafton Regional Gallery\, 158 Fitzroy St\, Grafton NSW 2460This workshop is sponsored by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOWhttps://bit.ly/46zdvgg
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/grafton-pitching-for-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Diversify Your Creative Income
DESCRIPTION:HOW MANY WAYS CAN YOU THINK OF TO MAKE MONEY? \n\n\n\nCreative businesses often need help to brainstorm all the possible ways to diversify their income streams (especially now!) and become more financially sustainable. Diversify Your Creative Income is an interactive online workshop that allows participants to discuss the various general ways that creatives can make money (including services\, goods and passive income)\, and includes practical exercises to help brainstorm those ideas. \n\n\n\nThis workshop examines:+ Identifying your Core and Complementary Skills;+ The Minimum Viable Offering;+ Using a Skills Audit to inspire ideas;+ How to identify a ‘good’ idea;+ Helpful resources and more! \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a dedicated Diversify Your Creative Income Dropbox folder full of additional resources and help;+ Access to a dedicated webpage full of links and resources to help them get ahead in their creative business. \n\n\n\nWho should enrol?This workshop is ideal for recent graduates\, freelancers and anyone struggling with time\, work and creativity. It’s also relevant no matter what your profession – filmmakers\, writers\, designers\, visual artists\, musicians\, composers\, dancers\, performers – everyone can benefit from a quick introduction or refresher to the basics of time management and setting goals. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Wendi Lanham is an actor\, presenter\, model\, and the Business Manager of Creative Plus Business. She has a wealth of experience combining business and creative practice and is well-versed in the myriad ways artists can make money in order to weather the famine and feast of creative income more effectively. \n\n\n\nWhat is NSW Business Connect? Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. Creative Plus Business provides confidential\, independent business advice and skills training for small and medium creative businesses across NSW as part of the NSW Government’s Business Connect program. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop. Note: this workshop will not be recorded. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is sponsored by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW:https://bit.ly/3EM0OCz
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-diversify-your-creative-income-11/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Funding Guidelines for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:Government funding\, grants\, awards and procurement are often held up as the holy grail of a successful arts business\, but this revenue stream also takes hard work and patience. After all\, there’s no such thing as ‘free money’.Funding Guidelines for Creatives showcases the basics of writing\, winning\, and acquitting any kind of funding\, as well as making plans and preparing for your funding future. \n\n\n\nIn this down-to-earth workshop\, participants will learn more about: \n\n\n\n+ The different kinds of funding available;+ Creating a Funding Folder and Grant Calendar;+ Researching funding and considering applications;+ Writing the Proposal – and avoiding the common errors;+ The Acquittal Process – and how to recover from setbacks;+ The five main ways to ‘fail’ at funding. \n\n\n\nResources\, examples and templates will also be provided for a variety of funding applications. \n\n\n\nThis workshop will be relaxed and informal. You can ask all the questions you have never been able to ask before and will have ample opportunity to network and get to know each other. \n\n\n\nIdeal for: This workshop is tailored specifically to creative people who are (or want to be) self-employed in some capacity. It is ideal for recent graduates\, freelancers and small arts organisations. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Printed materials to help during the workshop;+ Lifetime access to a dedicated FUNDING dropbox folder full of additional resources and help;+ Access to a web page full of links and resources to help you get ahead in their creative business. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist and filmmaker. In 2014 Monica completed her Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business at AFTRS\, and was appointed as the first NSW Creative Industries Business Advisor by the Department of Industry. Shortly after she founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, which is dedicated to educating creative people about small business and marketing skills. In 2019\, Monica was awarded the QUT Creative Enterprise Australia award for being a Creative Trailblazer that “advocates\, mentors\, donates\, educates and advises within Australia’s creative economy”. Monica continues to work as a writer\, filmmaker and occasional performer. \n\n\n\nWhat is NSW Business Connect? Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. Creative Plus Business provides confidential\, independent business advice and skills training for small and medium creative businesses across NSW as part of the NSW Government’s Business Connect program. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop. Note: this workshop will not be recorded. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is sponsored by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW:https://bit.ly/46krbLt
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-funding-guidelines-for-creatives-4/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:PENRITH: Creative's Guide to Marketing
DESCRIPTION:IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PENRITH CITY COUNCIL \n\n\n\nMarketing is one of the most despised and least understood aspects of running a creative business and being an arts entrepreneur. Most creatives hate to sell\, and would rather be making than hustling. \n\n\n\nThere is a simple secret to making marketing more palatable – understanding the strategy behind the sales will make a huge impact on your creative career. This down-to-earth and enjoyable workshop explores the mystery behind the marketing magic\, specifically for creative professionals. \n\n\n\nWe’ll also examine:+ The key elements of a successful marketing campaign;+ How to understand clients\, customer and competitors;+ The deeper meaning of word-of-mouth marketing;+ The importance of social media;+ How to make a website with impact … and much more! \n\n\n\nOur Creative’s Guide to Marketing workshop is tailored specifically to creative people who are (or want to be) self-employed\, from students and start-ups to experienced freelancers and arts organisations. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a dedicated Creative’s Guide to Marketing dropbox folder full of additional resources and help;+ Access to a dedicated webpage full of links and resources to help them get ahead in their creative business. \n\n\n\nWho should enrol?This workshop is ideal for recent graduates\, freelancers and anyone struggling with the marketing of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist and filmmaker. In 2014 Monica completed her Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business at AFTRS\, and was appointed as the first NSW Creative Industries Business Advisor by the Department of Industry. Shortly after she founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, which is dedicated to educating creative people about small business and marketing skills. In 2019\, Monica was awarded the QUT Creative Enterprise Australia award for being a Creative Trailblazer that “advocates\, mentors\, donates\, educates and advises within Australia’s creative economy”. Monica continues to work as a writer\, filmmaker and occasional performer. \n\n\n\nWhat is NSW Business Connect? Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. Creative Plus Business provides confidential\, independent business advice and skills training for small and medium creative businesses across NSW as part of the NSW Government’s Business Connect program. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nVenue: Borland Lounge\, Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre\, 597 High St\, Penrith NSW 2750 \n\n\n\nThis workshop is sponsored by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW:https://bit.ly/45t9clo
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/penrith-creatives-guide-to-marketing/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240131T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093449
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SUMMARY:PARRAMATTA: Funding Guidelines for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ACE PARRAMATTA \n\n\n\nGovernment funding\, grants\, awards and procurement are often held up as the holy grail of a successful arts business\, but this revenue stream also takes hard work and patience. After all\, there’s no such thing as ‘free money’.Funding Guidelines for Creatives showcases the basics of writing\, winning\, and acquitting any kind of funding\, as well as making plans and preparing for your funding future. \n\n\n\nIn this down-to-earth workshop\, participants will learn more about: \n\n\n\n+ The different kinds of funding available;+ Creating a Funding Folder and Grant Calendar;+ Researching funding and considering applications;+ Writing the Proposal – and avoiding the common errors;+ The Acquittal Process – and how to recover from setbacks;+ The five main ways to ‘fail’ at funding. \n\n\n\nResources\, examples and templates will also be provided for a variety of funding applications. \n\n\n\nThis workshop will be relaxed and informal. You can ask all the questions you have never been able to ask before and will have ample opportunity to network and get to know each other. \n\n\n\nIdeal for: This workshop is tailored specifically to creative people who are (or want to be) self-employed in some capacity. It is ideal for recent graduates\, freelancers and small arts organisations. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Printed materials to help during the workshop;+ Lifetime access to a dedicated FUNDING dropbox folder full of additional resources and help;+ Access to a web page full of links and resources to help you get ahead in their creative business. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist and filmmaker. In 2014 Monica completed her Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business at AFTRS\, and was appointed as the first NSW Creative Industries Business Advisor by the Department of Industry. Shortly after she founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, which is dedicated to educating creative people about small business and marketing skills. In 2019\, Monica was awarded the QUT Creative Enterprise Australia award for being a Creative Trailblazer that “advocates\, mentors\, donates\, educates and advises within Australia’s creative economy”. Monica continues to work as a writer\, filmmaker and occasional performer. \n\n\n\nWhat is NSW Business Connect? Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. Creative Plus Business provides confidential\, independent business advice and skills training for small and medium creative businesses across NSW as part of the NSW Government’s Business Connect program. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.comVenue: Arts & Cultural Exchange\, 8 Victoria Rd\, Parramatta NSW 2150 \n\n\n\nThis workshop is sponsored by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOWhttps://mybusiness.service.nsw.gov.au/business-connect/event/tx9v4yvu5x
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/parramatta-funding-guidelines-for-creatives-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240220T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240220T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093449
CREATED:20240129T032446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T032448Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Creative's Guide to Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Marketing is one of the most despised and least understood aspects of running a creative business and being an arts entrepreneur. Most creatives hate to sell\, and would rather be making than hustling. \n\n\n\nThere is a simple secret to making marketing more palatable – understanding the strategy behind the sales will make a huge impact on your creative career. This down-to-earth and enjoyable workshop explores the mystery behind the marketing magic\, specifically for creative professionals. \n\n\n\nWe’ll also examine:+ The key elements of a successful marketing campaign;+ How to understand clients\, customer and competitors;+ The deeper meaning of word-of-mouth marketing;+ The importance of social media;+ How to make a website with impact … and much more! \n\n\n\nOur Creative’s Guide to Marketing workshop is tailored specifically to creative people who are (or want to be) self-employed\, from students and start-ups to experienced freelancers and arts organisations. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a dedicated Creative’s Guide to Marketing dropbox folder full of additional resources and help;+ Access to a dedicated webpage full of links and resources to help them get ahead in their creative business. \n\n\n\nWho should enrol?This workshop is ideal for recent graduates\, freelancers and anyone struggling with the marketing of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Lillie Brown is a freelance marketing strategist and Marketing Manager of Creative Plus Business. Lillie works with small to medium creative businesses to devise and implement marketing and social media strategies that are easy for creative brains to digest. She walks clients through a comprehensive planning process to create simple to understand and actionable strategies to help them fulfil their vision – including Creative Plus Business! \n\n\n\nWhat is NSW Business Connect? Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. Creative Plus Business provides confidential\, independent business advice and skills training for small and medium creative businesses across NSW as part of the NSW Government’s Business Connect program. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop. Note: this workshop will not be recorded. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is sponsored by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-creatives-guide-to-marketing-11/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240221T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240221T200000
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CREATED:20240129T033521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T033523Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Diversify Your Creative Income
DESCRIPTION:HOW MANY WAYS CAN YOU THINK OF TO MAKE MONEY? \n\n\n\nCreative businesses often need help to brainstorm all the possible ways to diversify their income streams (especially now!) and become more financially sustainable. Diversify Your Creative Income is an interactive online workshop that allows participants to discuss the various general ways that creatives can make money (including services\, goods and passive income)\, and includes practical exercises to help brainstorm those ideas. \n\n\n\nThis workshop examines:+ Identifying your Core and Complementary Skills;+ The Minimum Viable Offering;+ Using a Skills Audit to inspire ideas;+ How to identify a ‘good’ idea;+ Helpful resources and more! \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a dedicated Diversify Your Creative Income Dropbox folder full of additional resources and help;+ Access to a dedicated webpage full of links and resources to help them get ahead in their creative business. \n\n\n\nWho should enrol?This workshop is ideal for recent graduates\, freelancers and anyone struggling with time\, work and creativity. It’s also relevant no matter what your profession – filmmakers\, writers\, designers\, visual artists\, musicians\, composers\, dancers\, performers – everyone can benefit from a quick introduction or refresher to the basics of time management and setting goals. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Wendi Lanham is an actor\, presenter\, model\, and the Business Manager of Creative Plus Business. She has a wealth of experience combining business and creative practice and is well-versed in the myriad ways artists can make money in order to weather the famine and feast of creative income more effectively. \n\n\n\nWhat is NSW Business Connect? Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. Creative Plus Business provides confidential\, independent business advice and skills training for small and medium creative businesses across NSW as part of the NSW Government’s Business Connect program. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop. Note: this workshop will not be recorded. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is sponsored by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-diversify-your-creative-income-12/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240305T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240305T200000
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SUMMARY:RYDE: Deal or No Deal
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CITY OF RYDE \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 diverserange of people across an array of complicated circumstances. Any ordinary day could includemanaging a new professional relationship\, negotiating your fees\, umpiring an argument orsetting better boundaries for the work. Sometimes with no clues or tools to help us at all! \n\n\n\nDeal or No Deal is a practical workshop packed with real-life activities and fun challenges tohelp creatives learn the basics of communication\, negotiation and conflict resolution all in thesafety of a friendly workshop space. \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn the following\, with a focus on arts practice and creative industries:+ The basic elements of effective communication\, both in person and in writing+ Managing negotiations with a focus on 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 allPractical 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:+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+ A practical Workbook to assist with the interactive elements of the workshops.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. We have a whole team ready to help! \n\n\n\nIdeal for: Come along if you are a creative of any level\, from recent graduate or curious hobbyist to a freelancer or an established arts practitioner. This workshop is open to anyone who lives\, works\, studies or plays in the City of Ryde. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist and filmmaker. In 2014 Monica completed her Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business at AFTRS\, and was appointed as the first NSW Creative Industries Business Advisor by the Department of Industry. Shortly after she founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, which is dedicated to educating creative people about small business and marketing skills. In 2019\, Monica was awarded the QUT Creative Enterprise Australia award for being a Creative Trailblazer that “advocates\, mentors\, donates\, educates and advises within Australia’s creative economy”. Monica continues to work as a writer\, filmmaker and occasional performer. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nVenue: Macquarie University Incubator\, 8 Hadenfeld Avenue\, Macquarie Park\, NSW 2113 \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/ryde-deal-or-no-deal/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240306T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240306T200000
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SUMMARY:PENRITH: Creative's Guide to Websites
DESCRIPTION:WE KNOW WE NEED ONE – BUT WHERE TO START? \n\n\n\nA website is so much more than a passive online portfolio display. It can be a centralised place to showcase services\, a marketing tool to share stories\, and an educational platform to help clients understand your craft. Creative’s Guide to Websites is a practical and comprehensive workshop that examines the best ways for creatives to present their websites\, with real-life examples of best practice\, and helpful resources for DIY design. \n\n\n\nTips that will be shared include:+ Why? Outlining the goals for your website;+ Making a Site Map and organising the content;+ Do It Yourself or Hire a Designer? The pros and cons of each;+ Choosing the best platform for a DIY website;+ Thinking SHOP not GALLERY.Resources and links will be shared throughout the workshop to help guide participants. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a dedicated Creative’s Guide to Websites Dropbox folder full of additional resources and workbooks to help continue the learning after the workshop is over;+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop;+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors.All questions are welcome in this relaxed\, safe and inclusive workshop. Participants are also encouraged to share their own experiences and network with their fellow practitioners. \n\n\n\nIdeal For: Creative freelancers and businesses\, arts professionals\, creative organisations. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist and filmmaker. In 2014 Monica completed her Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business at AFTRS\, and was appointed as the first NSW Creative Industries Business Advisor by the Department of Industry. Shortly after she founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, which is dedicated to educating creative people about small business and marketing skills. In 2019\, Monica was awarded the QUT Creative Enterprise Australia award for being a Creative Trailblazer that “advocates\, mentors\, donates\, educates and advises within Australia’s creative economy”. Monica continues to work as a writer\, filmmaker and occasional performer. \n\n\n\nWhat is NSW Business Connect? Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. Creative Plus Business provides confidential\, independent business advice and skills training for small and medium creative businesses across NSW as part of the NSW Government’s Business Connect program. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nVenue: Borland Lounge\, Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre\, 597 High St\, Penrith NSW 2750 \n\n\n\nThis workshop is sponsored by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/penrith-creatives-guide-to-websites/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240311T190000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Make a Statement
DESCRIPTION:Your CV\, resume\, bio\, and/or artist statement are the basis of your marketing materials\, and you’ll need at least one (if not ALL) of them when you’re applying for jobs\, client work\, grants\, or residencies. But what’s the difference between them\, and how do you create each one effectively? In this webinar\, we’ll discuss: \n\n\n\n+ What each type of document is for+ How to choose the right document for the outcome you want+ How to write a compelling and informative bio and artist statement+ What to do when writing is NOT your thing+ Tips and tricks for making your CV and resume stand out from the crowd (and a bit about AI!) \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a recent graduate\, a seasoned professional\, or somewhere in between\, this webinar will help you create better marketing materials and get you that little step closer to your creative business and career goals. \n\n\n\nPart of our Evening Education series! \n\n\n\nWhat’s Included?A 60 min panel webinar with our creative industries experts\, plus lifetime access to additional resources and/or a special Dropbox folder containing more resources to support your learning. \n\n\n\nWho should sign up?Creative industries professionals and business people from start-up to established (Australia only\, sorry!). We also welcome creative freelancers\, soloists\, students\, start-ups and curious hobbyists. \n\n\n\nWho’s hosting?Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist and filmmaker. In 2014 Monica completed her Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business at AFTRS\, and was appointed as the first NSW Creative Industries Business Advisor by the Department of Industry. Shortly after she founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, which is dedicated to educating creative people about small business and marketing skills. In 2019\, Monica was awarded the QUT Creative Enterprise Australia award for being a Creative Trailblazer that “advocates\, mentors\, donates\, educates and advises within Australia’s creative economy”. Monica continues to work as a writer\, filmmaker and occasional performer. \n\n\n\nWhat is NSW Business Connect? Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you to start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. Creative Plus Business provides confidential\, independent business advice and skills training for small and medium creative businesses across NSW as part of the NSW Government’s Business Connect program. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis webinar will take place on Crowdcast. You can sign up to the webinar via the link below. \n\n\n\nThis webinar is sponsored by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOWhttps://www.crowdcast.io/c/make-a-statement
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/webinar-make-a-statement/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240312T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240312T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093449
CREATED:20240129T033105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T033107Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Creative's Guide to Branding
DESCRIPTION:HOW TO LAY THE FOUNDATIONS OF A COMPELLING BRAND \n\n\n\nBranding can be a tricky concept to comprehend and many creative freelancers and arts organisations don’t understand how to make it work. In a marketplace full of mixed marketing messages\, a compelling brand can help a creative practitioner or organisation stand out from the crowd. Creatives who make the most of their branding can build a loyal community of clients and customers that are engaged and interested\, willing to spend money\, and happy to spread the word.  \n\n\n\nIn this down-to-earth workshop\, participants will learn about:+ The basic concepts of branding\, and why it’s so important;+ Personal and professional branding\, and how it applies to creative practitioners;+ The ingredients that make a compelling brand;+ Practical steps to help participants bring their branding A-Game \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?  All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a dedicated Creative’s Guide to Branding Dropbox folder full of additional resources and workbooks to help continue the learning after the workshop is over;+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop;+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors.All questions are welcome in this relaxed\, safe and inclusive workshop. Participants are also encouraged to share their own experiences and network with their fellow practitioners.  \n\n\n\nIdeal For: Creative freelancers\, established practitioners\, arts organisations.  \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Lillie Brown is a freelance marketing strategist and Marketing Manager of Creative Plus Business. Lillie works with small to medium creative businesses to devise and implement marketing and social media strategies that are easy for creative brains to digest. She walks clients through a comprehensive planning process to create simple to understand and actionable strategies to help them fulfil their vision. Lillie has been the Marketing Manager of Creative Plus Business since 2018\, and is invaluable in helping build our social enterprise to a national scale! \n\n\n\nWhat is NSW Business Connect? Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. Creative Plus Business provides confidential\, independent business advice and skills training for small and medium creative businesses across NSW as part of the NSW Government’s Business Connect program. \n\n\n\nWhat is Creative Plus Business? We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop. Note: this workshop will not be recorded. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is sponsored by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-creatives-guide-to-branding/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Funding Guidelines for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:Government funding\, grants\, awards and procurement are often held up as the holy grail of a successful arts business\, but this revenue stream also takes hard work and patience. After all\, there’s no such thing as ‘free money’.Funding Guidelines for Creatives showcases the basics of writing\, winning\, and acquitting any kind of funding\, as well as making plans and preparing for your funding future. \n\n\n\nIn this down-to-earth workshop\, participants will learn more about: \n\n\n\n+ The different kinds of funding available;+ Creating a Funding Folder and Grant Calendar;+ Researching funding and considering applications;+ Writing the Proposal – and avoiding the common errors;+ The Acquittal Process – and how to recover from setbacks;+ The five main ways to ‘fail’ at funding. \n\n\n\nResources\, examples and templates will also be provided for a variety of funding applications. \n\n\n\nThis workshop will be relaxed and informal. You can ask all the questions you have never been able to ask before and will have ample opportunity to network and get to know each other. \n\n\n\nIdeal for: This workshop is tailored specifically to creative people who are (or want to be) self-employed in some capacity. It is ideal for recent graduates\, freelancers and small arts organisations. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Printed materials to help during the workshop;+ Lifetime access to a dedicated FUNDING dropbox folder full of additional resources and help;+ Access to a web page full of links and resources to help you get ahead in their creative business. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Cat Dibley is a national and international creative producer with over 10 years’ experience producing dance\, theatre\, tours\, and festivals\, and has been published on ArtsHub on the subject. 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. During the quieter theatre moments of the last two years\, Cat has worked as a creative consultant\, story producer\, and screen development producer and looks forward to even more collaborative projects. \n\n\n\nWhat is NSW Business Connect? Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. Creative Plus Business provides confidential\, independent business advice and skills training for small and medium creative businesses across NSW as part of the NSW Government’s Business Connect program. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop. Note: this workshop will not be recorded. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is sponsored by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW:https://mybusiness.service.nsw.gov.au/business-connect/event/2b2d5o4dnu
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-funding-guidelines-for-creatives-5/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240314T200000
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SUMMARY:SINGLETON: Creative's Guide to Marketing
DESCRIPTION:IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SINGLETON SHIRE COUNCIL \n\n\n\nMarketing is one of the most despised and least understood aspects of running a creative business and being an arts entrepreneur. Most creatives hate to sell\, and would rather be making than hustling. \n\n\n\nThere is a simple secret to making marketing more palatable – understanding the strategy behind the sales will make a huge impact on your creative career. This down-to-earth and enjoyable workshop explores the mystery behind the marketing magic\, specifically for creative professionals. \n\n\n\nWe’ll also examine:+ The key elements of a successful marketing campaign;+ How to understand clients\, customer and competitors;+ The deeper meaning of word-of-mouth marketing;+ The importance of social media;+ How to make a website with impact … and much more! \n\n\n\nOur Creative’s Guide to Marketing workshop is tailored specifically to creative people who are (or want to be) self-employed\, from students and start-ups to experienced freelancers and arts organisations. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a dedicated Creative’s Guide to Marketing dropbox folder full of additional resources and help;+ Access to a dedicated webpage full of links and resources to help them get ahead in their creative business. \n\n\n\nWho should enrol?This workshop is ideal for recent graduates\, freelancers and anyone struggling with the marketing of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Lillie Brown is a freelance marketing strategist and Marketing Manager of Creative Plus Business. Lillie works with small to medium creative businesses to devise and implement marketing and social media strategies that are easy for creative brains to digest. She walks clients through a comprehensive planning process to create simple to understand and actionable strategies to help them fulfil their vision – including Creative Plus Business! \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop. Note: this workshop will not be recorded. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/singleton-creatives-guide-to-marketing/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240315T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240315T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093449
CREATED:20240228T035553Z
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SUMMARY:CESSNOCK: How to Start a Creative Business
DESCRIPTION:IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WILD LEARNING \n\n\n\nCurious about turning your creative practice into a fully-fledged small business?  This fun and friendly workshop will cover all the essentials you’ll need to get the basics right and avoid some of the most common pitfalls for creatives as they enter the world of self-employment and freelancing.  \n\n\n\nYou will learn all the following\, with a focus on the arts and creative industries :+ Making a plan for your start-up journey+ Understanding ABNs\, structures\, business names and licences+ Getting ready for the money+ Preparing for the market+ Where to go for more (free) help. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?  All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with resources+ A Creative Business Start-Up Checklist+ A One Page Creative Business and Marketing Plan+ The option of more one-to-one advice from a creative business specialist.All questions are welcome in this relaxed\, safe and inclusive workshop. Participants are also encouraged to share their own experiences and network with their fellow practitioners. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Emmie Hallett has one foot planted firmly in each world—the arts and small business—and loves helping people turn their creative work into a business reality. She has been an educator for 15+ years and is focused on delivering practical\, actionable training where you walk away knowing how to do things\, not just why you should. \n\n\n\nWhat is NSW Business Connect? Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. Creative Plus Business provides confidential\, independent business advice and skills training for small and medium creative businesses across NSW as part of the NSW Government’s Business Connect program. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.comVenue: Wild Learning Space\, 111 Wollombi Rd\, Cessnock NSW 2325 \n\n\n\nThis workshop is funded by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/cessnock-how-to-start-a-creative-business-2/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240321T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240321T200000
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CREATED:20240228T034625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T034627Z
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SUMMARY:SINGLETON: Creative's Guide to Websites
DESCRIPTION:IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SINGLETON SHIRE COUNCIL \n\n\n\nA website is so much more than a passive online portfolio display. It can be a centralised place to showcase services\, a marketing tool to share stories\, and an educational platform to help clients understand your craft. Creative’s Guide to Websites is a practical and comprehensive workshop that examines the best ways for creatives to present their websites\, with real-life examples of best practice\, and helpful resources for DIY design. \n\n\n\nTips that will be shared include:+ Why? Outlining the goals for your website;+ Making a Site Map and organising the content;+ Do It Yourself or Hire a Designer? The pros and cons of each;+ Choosing the best platform for a DIY website;+ Thinking SHOP not GALLERY.Resources and links will be shared throughout the workshop to help guide participants. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a dedicated Creative’s Guide to Websites Dropbox folder full of additional resources and workbooks to help continue the learning after the workshop is over;+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop;+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors.All questions are welcome in this relaxed\, safe and inclusive workshop. Participants are also encouraged to share their own experiences and network with their fellow practitioners. \n\n\n\nIdeal For: Creative freelancers and businesses\, arts professionals\, creative organisations. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Lillie Brown is a freelance marketing strategist and Marketing Manager of Creative Plus Business. Lillie works with small to medium creative businesses to devise and implement marketing and social media strategies that are easy for creative brains to digest. She walks clients through a comprehensive planning process to create simple to understand and actionable strategies to help them fulfil their vision – including Creative Plus Business! \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop. Note: this workshop will not be recorded. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/singleton-creatives-guide-to-websites/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240321T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240321T200000
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CREATED:20240301T014601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T014605Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Freelance Five
DESCRIPTION:Creative professionals will usually consider freelancing at some stage—it’s the nature of the industry. What are the five biggest pitfalls\, and how to avoid them? \n\n\n\nA career in the creative industries will very often involve at least one foray into freelancing—whether we like it or not! Everyone from curious hobbyists to regular employees will probably need to understand the basics—not to mention those who have deliberately chosen the freelance life. The Freelance Five is a fast\, fun\, and practical presentation specifically designed for creative practitioners and arts professionals with absolutely no business skills\, to help them get the five most important elements of creative freelancing right. It’s a workshop designed by creatives for creatives and facilitated by those who have lived the life and have stories to share. \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn all the following\, with a focus on arts practice and creative industries:+ Step One: Setting up the freelance business properly\, including registrations and ABNs.+ Step Two: Getting ready to make (and spend) the money\, using best practice and tech.+ Step Three: Understanding how insurance works for freelancers (boring but necessary!)+ Step Four: Making the deal legal and using MOUs and agreements as protection.+ Step Five: Preparing for marketing\, self-promotion and relationship building. \n\n\n\nMore links and resources will also be shared about superannuation\, tax and licensing. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+ A practical Workbook to assist with the interactive elements of the workshops.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. We have a whole team ready to help! \n\n\n\nIdeal For: Creative practitioners at every level\, from students to professionals. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Brooke Scobie who lives on Darkinjung land as a queer First Nations single mum\, writer\, podcaster\, business mentor\, and dedicated artist manager. With over 15 years working in the community services sector and a half-decade within the arts\, Brooke seamlessly marries their passion for creative expression with a profound understanding of the needs of community. They have been published widely as a poet and writer\, clinching 2nd place in the 2020 Judith Wright Poetry Prize. \n\n\n\nWhat is NSW Business Connect? Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you start or grow your small business. Creative Plus Business provides confidential\, independent business advice and skills training for small and medium creative businesses across NSW as part of the NSW Government’s Business Connect program. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop. Note: this workshop will not be recorded.This workshop is sponsored by NSW Business Connect\, a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start\, run\, adapt or grow your small business. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-freelance-five-2/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240328T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240328T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093449
CREATED:20240228T035027Z
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SUMMARY:SINGLETON: Selling Online for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SINGLETON SHIRE COUNCIL \n\n\n\nSelling online and using e-commerce can be overwhelming at first\, especially for creatives – where to begin? This beginner’s course is ideal for any creatives who have products or services ready to sell\, but no idea how to get their online sales set up. \n\n\n\nWith a focus on the arts and creative industries\, this workshop will cover:+ The pros and cons of selling online+ Preparing for the basics – bank accounts\, cloud accounting and stock management+ Choosing an eCommerce model+ Understanding the Customer Experience+ The legal checklist+ Marketing your Online Store… and more! \n\n\n\nAt the completion of the workshop you will have:+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with resources+ A One-Page Creative Business and Marketing Plan+ The option of more one-to-one advice from a creative business specialist. \n\n\n\nAll questions are welcome in this relaxed\, safe\, and inclusive webinar. Participants are also encouraged to share their own experiences and network with their fellow practitioners. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Lillie Brown is a freelance marketing strategist and Marketing Manager of Creative Plus Business. Lillie works with small to medium creative businesses to devise and implement marketing and social media strategies that are easy for creative brains to digest. She walks clients through a comprehensive planning process to create simple to understand and actionable strategies to help them fulfil their vision – including Creative Plus Business! \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop. Note: this workshop will not be recorded. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/singleton-selling-online-for-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240403T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240403T200000
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CREATED:20240228T223448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T223450Z
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SUMMARY:RYDE: Cultural Tourism
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CITY OF RYDE \n\n\n\nThe Cultural Tourist is a traveller who wants to learn\, experience and get involvedin local offerings. How can your arts centre encourage this kind of visitor? \n\n\n\nCultural tourism is when people travel “for essentially cultural motivations” such as study\, artisticexperiences\, festivals\, and pilgrimages. For small-to-medium creative and arts organisations\,cultural tourism can also be an effective way to generate revenue\, connect with community\,enliven the local tourism economy and help to define a place as a cultural and artistic destination. \n\n\n\nCultural Tourism is a practical workshop in which participants will learn how to maximise thespecial attributes that set their organisation apart from others\, including their history\, traditions\,arts and culture. This includes:+ Understanding the cultural tourist—what interests\, motivates\, or inspires the traveller?+ Your story—finding the story that needs to be told and an engaging way to share this with visitors+ Projects and Activities—what can your organisation or region offer to the cultural traveller?+ Outcomes—setting up systems to measure the data about the impacts of cultural tourism+ Marketing—sharing the story and projects with your potential market+ Resources—where to get help\, resources\, worksheets\, and more! \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+ A practical Workbook to assist with the interactive elements of the workshops.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. We have a whole team ready to help! \n\n\n\nIdeal for: Come along if you are a creative of any level\, from recent graduate or curious hobbyist to a freelancer or an established arts practitioner. This workshop is open to anyone who lives\, works\, studies or plays in the City of Ryde. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist and filmmaker. In 2014 Monica completed her Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business at AFTRS\, and was appointed as the first NSW Creative Industries Business Advisor by the Department of Industry. Shortly after she founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, which is dedicated to educating creative people about small business and marketing skills. In 2019\, Monica was awarded the QUT Creative Enterprise Australia award for being a Creative Trailblazer that “advocates\, mentors\, donates\, educates and advises within Australia’s creative economy”. Monica continues to work as a writer\, filmmaker and occasional performer. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop. Note: this workshop will not be recorded. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/ryde-cultural-tourism/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240409T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240409T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093449
CREATED:20240315T024308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T224619Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Creative's Guide to Social Media
DESCRIPTION:Social media is everywhere\, as are tips and tricks to use it for business. What are the best ways for creative and arts professional to use this powerful marketing tool? \n\n\n\nSocial media is a complex and challenging marketing tool for a lot of creatives\, as it can be very difficult to find a balance between constantly updating the world just about themselves\, and ignoring the platforms entirely! Creative’s Guide to Social Media is a friendly\, up-to-date and interactive online workshop for beginners that covers the basics of how to kickstart marketing using social media\, with a focus on the main tools at your disposal and the strategy behind the socials. \n\n\n\nWith a focus on people selling in the arts and creative industries\, you will learn: \n\n\n\n+ A new and different definition of social media to consider for the arts and creative marketing. \n\n\n\n+ The basics of social media marketing\, regardless of which platform you choose. \n\n\n\n+ The strategic process behind using social media for marketing\, including R.O.I. \n\n\n\n+ Understanding audience\, and finding out what your followers and fans want and need. \n\n\n\n+ Choosing the right social media\, from the most used and popular platforms right now. \n\n\n\n+ Content creation tips and ideas for all the most popular platforms. \n\n\n\n+ Using other methods\, and staying up to date. \n\n\n\nResources and templates will also be provided to create a social media marketing action plan. \n\n\n\nCreative’s Guide to Social Media is a collaborative online workshop and participants will be encouraged to share experiences and ideas\, make connections and foster peer relationships. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive: \n\n\n\n+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links. \n\n\n\n+ A One-Page Marketing Plan template to assist with the practical elements of the workshop. \n\n\n\n+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop. \n\n\n\nWhat’s CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Lillie Brown – Lillie Brown is a freelance marketing strategist and digital marketing consultant for Creative Plus Business. Lillie works with small to medium creative businesses to devise and implement marketing and social media strategies that are easy for creative brains to digest. She walks clients through a comprehensive planning process to create simple to understand and actionable strategies to help them fulfil their vision – including Creative Plus Business! \n\n\n\nWhat is Service NSW Business Connect? Service NSW Business Connect provides free\, independent\, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one‑on‑one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop. Note: this workshop will not be recorded. \n\n\n\nCreative Plus Business is an approved independent provider for Service NSW Business Connect until June 2025. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-creatives-guide-to-social-media/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Cashflow for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:Making a living from your craft means learning\, understanding and embracing the flow of money in and out of your practice. \n\n\n\nFinancial literacy and concepts like ‘cashflow’ are necessities for creative practitioners and arts workers who want to take their passion to a professional level. Cashflow for Creatives is a short online workshop designed by creative practitioners to help other artists understand and embrace the rollercoaster of income and expenses that comes with working in the arts. It’s a safe space where every question is welcome\, and the mysteries of money will become a little clearer. \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn all the following\, with a focus on arts practice and creative industries: \n\n\n\n+ The Famine and the Feast – weathering the ups and downs of creative income \n\n\n\n+ The Flow of Money Out – Understanding and making realistic budgets \n\n\n\n+ The Basics of Forecasting\, and how to develop a ‘crystal ball’ for income \n\n\n\n+ The Flow of Money In – Understanding income and how to create regularity \n\n\n\n+ Practical steps to getting financially organised \n\n\n\n+ More resources and places to go for help \n\n\n\nCashflow for Creatives is a relaxed and interactive online workshop that guides participants with practical tools and steps tailor made for the arts (not mysterious accounting formulas). \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive: \n\n\n\n+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links\, \n\n\n\n+ Templates for budgets and other accounting requirements\, \n\n\n\n+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop\, \n\n\n\n+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. We have a whole team ready to help! \n\n\n\nWhat’s CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist and filmmaker. In 2014 Monica completed her Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business at AFTRS\, and was appointed as the first NSW Creative Industries Business Advisor by the Department of Industry. Shortly after she founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, which is dedicated to educating creative people about small business and marketing skills. In 2019\, Monica was awarded the QUT Creative Enterprise Australia award for being a Creative Trailblazer that “advocates\, mentors\, donates\, educates and advises within Australia’s creative economy”. Monica continues to work as a writer\, filmmaker and occasional performer. \n\n\n\nWhat is Service NSW Business Connect? Service NSW Business Connect provides free\, independent\, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one‑on‑one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop. Note: this workshop will not be recorded. \n\n\n\nCreative Plus Business is an approved independent provider for Service NSW Business Connect until June 2025. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBook Now
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-cashflow-for-creatives-3/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240424T123000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Care Based Practice
DESCRIPTION:What is Care Based Practice? And why is it important? In this timely webinar\, artist and expert Charley Allanah from House of Sand discusses the fundamentals of Care Based Practice\, and how ‘Care Based’ differs from and intersect with ideas like Trauma Informed Practice\, Cultural Safety\, Diversity\, Equity\, Access & Inclusion (DEAI). Charley will also discuss the concept with Ben Steel\, the founder and company director of Screen Well\, a peak body dedicated to promoting and improving mental health outcomes for the Australian screen industry. \n\n\n\nThe pair will also work through whether or not Care Based Practice the right model for you\, and share some practical techniques for a somewhat care based model for creatives\, teams\, clients and audiences. \n\n\n\nPart of our Lunchtime Learning series! \n\n\n\nWhat’s Included? A 60-minute panel webinar with our creative industries experts\, plus lifetime access to additional resources and/or a special Dropbox folder containing more resources to support your learning. \n\n\n\nWho should sign up? Creative industries professionals and business people from start-up to established. We also welcome creative freelancers\, soloists\, students\, start-ups and curious hobbyists. \n\n\n\nWho’s the host? Charley Allanah is a multifaceted theatre and performance maker and Co-Artistic Director of House of Sand. Charley has created award winning work including the multi-artform epic That Was Friday\, and directed work across Australia and internationally including at STCSA\, ActNow\, BATS\, and Paul Lucas Prod. NYC\, assisted directors at STC and Opera Australia\, and performed for STCSA and STC. Her first playThe House Collector was read at KXT Storytellers Festival 202 and her second play and a new musical with composer Nick Delatovic are in creative development. Charley works as a teacher\, consultant\, advocate and audio describer for blind and low vision audiences. Charley has held management positions at Sydney Fringe and Sydney WorldPride\, and is LGBTQIA+ Co-Chair of the MEAA Equity Diversity Committee. Qualified in business from The School Of Getting It Wrong And Correcting It Fast\, Charley is an expert in grant writing and management\, philanthropy\, team building\, and making it work with too few dollars. \n\n\n\nWho’s the guest? Ben Steel is passionate about improving wellbeing for the screen sector\, and he has spent the last six years speaking to arts & entertainment industry leaders and experts in mental health about the wellbeing challenges and solutions creative practitioners experience\, an exploration which culminated in him making the acclaimed ABC documentary ‘The Show Must Go On’ released during mental health week 2019. Ben is an accredited Mental Health First Aid instructor who brings this training with his knowledge and 30 years of work experience in the screen sector\, alongside his personal lived experience with anxiety & depression to the Screen Well team. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business? We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: If you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/care-based-practice/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240430T120000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Creative's Guide to Websites
DESCRIPTION:Creatives\, arts organisations and small businesses all need a website\, but where to begin when there are so many tech and design hurdles to navigate? \n\n\n\nA website is an essential part of any marketing strategy\, but with a little thought and planning it can be much more than a passive online portfolio display. A creative’s website can be a centralised place to showcase services\, a marketing tool to share stories and case studies\, and an educational platform to help clients and customers understand everything they need to know about your craft\, your purpose and the offerings you have that meet their wants and needs. \n\n\n\nCreative’s Guide to Websites is a practical online workshop for beginners that examines best practice for creatives to present their websites\, with examples and helpful resources for DIY design. \n\n\n\nWith a specific focus on the arts and creative industries\, this workshop will cover: \n\n\n\n+ Starting with the Why – Outlining the goals for your website and why they matter. \n\n\n\n+ The importance of planning\, making a Site Map and organising the content. \n\n\n\n+ Designing a website that focuses on proactive sales as well as a passive portfolio. \n\n\n\n+ Do It Yourself or Hire a Designer? The pros and cons of design options\, with suggestions. \n\n\n\n+ Choosing the best platform for a DIY website. \n\n\n\n+ Planning for maintenance and keeping a website up to date. \n\n\n\nCreative’s Guide to Websites is a collaborative online workshop and participants will be encouraged to ask questions\, share experiences and ideas\, make connections and foster peer relationships. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive: \n\n\n\n+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links. \n\n\n\n+ A Workbook to assist with the practical elements of the workshop. \n\n\n\n+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop. \n\n\n\n+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. We have a whole team ready to help! \n\n\n\nWhat’s CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Lillie Brown – Lillie Brown is a freelance marketing strategist and digital marketing consultant for Creative Plus Business. Lillie works with small to medium creative businesses to devise and implement marketing and social media strategies that are easy for creative brains to digest. She walks clients through a comprehensive planning process to create simple to understand and actionable strategies to help them fulfil their vision – including Creative Plus Business! \n\n\n\nWhat is Service NSW Business Connect? Service NSW Business Connect provides free\, independent\, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one‑on‑one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop. Note: this workshop will not be recorded. \n\n\n\nCreative Plus Business is an approved independent provider for Service NSW Business Connect until June 2025. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-creatives-guide-to-websites/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:PENRITH: Networking Tips for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PENRITH CITY COUNCIL \n\n\n\nNetworking Tips for Creatives is a surprisingly fun event designed to encourage creative people to get to know each other\, while acknowledging the horror\, and sharing a few tips at the same time. While it’s a vital skill in the creative industries\, many practitioners consider networking to be the stuff of nightmares. Networking Tips for Creatives combines education with the opportunity to practice in a safe and friendly environment while embracing the discomfort of the whole process and having a laugh. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nTips that will be shared include:+ Success is before you start – preparing before the event;+ Mastering the art of the introduction;+ Overcoming shyness\, awkwardness and the urge to run away;+ Dealing with difficult people;+ Getting the all-important follow-up right. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn how to network in the first half of the session and practice your skills in the second half. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a dedicated Networking Tips for Creatives Dropbox folder full of additional resources and workbooks to help continue the learning after the workshop is over;+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop;+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. \n\n\n\nAll questions are welcome in this relaxed\, safe and inclusive workshop. Participants are also encouraged to share their own experiences and network with their fellow practitioners. \n\n\n\nIdeal For: Curious hobbyists\, creative freelancers and businesses\, arts organisations. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Wendi Lanham is an actor\, presenter\, model\, and the General Manager of Creative Plus Business. She has a wealth of experience combining business and creative practice\, and loves teaching individuals and businesses how to expand their networks\, unlock new opportunities\, and foster collaborations for mutual growth. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nWhat is Service NSW Business Connect? Service NSW Business Connect provides free\, independent\, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one‑on‑one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.comVenue: Borland Lounge\, Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre\, 597 High St\, Penrith NSW 2750 \n\n\n\nCreative Plus Business is an approved independent provider for Service NSW Business Connect until June 2025. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/penrith-networking-tips-for-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240502T200000
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SUMMARY:MARRICKVILLE: Funding Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INNER WEST COUNCIL. \n\n\n\nFunding and grants are often held up as the holy grail of a successful arts career\, but there is no such thing as ‘free’ money. Accessing government and philanthropic funding requires a great deal of work\, from preparation to writing applications to delivery and successful acquittal. Funding also means ongoing research and groundwork to be ready for any applications\, as well as maintaining the resolve to keep trying after an unsuccessful attempt. \n\n\n\nThis FREE webinar will explore:+ the different kinds of funding available;+ creating a grant folder (and being ready for opportunities);+ researching funding and considering applications;+ writing the proposal – and avoiding the common errors;+ creating a grant calendar;+ the acquittal process – and how to recover from setbacks;+ five ways to FAIL at grants. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Included?A two hour webinar with our creative industries experts (which you can access later if you want)\, plus lifetime access to additional resources on our website containing more resources to support your learning. \n\n\n\nWho should sign up?Creative and arts practitioners\, freelancers\, start-ups\, students and arts entrepreneurs from beginners to established (International sign-ups welcome!). We also welcome curious hobbyists and people from outside the arts. \n\n\n\nWho’s the Host?Cat Dibley is a national and international creative producer with over 10 years’ experience producing dance\, theatre\, tours\, and festivals. She has worked at major theatre companies across Australia\, Europe\, and the US and founded a theatre company in 2011\, producing many shows under this banner for mainstage companies\, festivals\, and large-scale national tours. Cat has worked as a creative consultant\, story producer\, screen development producer\, educator and mentor. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nVenue: Marrickville Pavilion\, 313 Marrickville Rd\, Marrickville NSW 2204 \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/marrickville-funding-fundamentals/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Super for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:A FREE webinar for creative professionals presented as part of our Evening Education Series. \n\n\n\nYou’re entitled to superannuation and you may not even know it. Most people working in the creative industries are entitled to super\, even when they work with an ABN. That’s been the case for some time\, but the majority of creatives are unaware of this rule. \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE \n\n\n\nThe webinar will go through the rules around the super that you’re entitled to\, how to check\, and what to do if you think you should have been paid and you haven’t been. In this webinar\, we’ll discuss: \n\n\n\n+ What super is\, and how it works. \n\n\n\n+ Who pays super and when. \n\n\n\n+ How to work out if you’re entitled to super. \n\n\n\n+ What to do if they don’t pay you. \n\n\n\n+ What to do when you have to pay others. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Included? A 60 minute panel webinar with our creative industries experts\, plus lifetime access to additional resources. \n\n\n\nWho should sign up?  Creative industries professionals and business people from start-up to established (Australia only\, sorry!). We also welcome creative freelancers\, soloists\, students\, start-ups\, and curious hobbyists. \n\n\n\nWho should sign up? Creative industries professionals and business people from start-up to established (Australia only\, sorry!). We also welcome creative freelancers\, soloists\, students\, start-ups and curious hobbyists. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist and filmmaker. In 2014 Monica completed her Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business at AFTRS\, and was appointed as the first NSW Creative Industries Business Advisor by the Department of Industry. Shortly after she founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, which is dedicated to educating creative people about small business and marketing skills. In 2019\, Monica was awarded the QUT Creative Enterprise Australia award for being a Creative Trailblazer that “advocates\, mentors\, donates\, educates and advises within Australia’s creative economy”. Monica continues to work as a writer\, filmmaker and occasional performer. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place via Crowdcast\, and registration is essential. You will receive the webinar link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the event. Note: this webinar will not be recorded. \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-super-for-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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