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SUMMARY:Made in Mac - Creative's Guide to Business\, Marketing and Funding
DESCRIPTION:A CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event in partnership with Lake Macquarie City Council Made in Mac event series.  \n\n\n\nAre you a creative who wants to build a thriving career but finds the “business” side of things—like marketing your work or securing vital funding —a bit daunting?  \n\n\n\nYou’re not alone. Many artists and creative professionals prefer to focus on their craft\, but navigating these essential areas is key to building a sustainable and successful practice. \n\n\n\nThis comprehensive workshop is designed specifically for you! We believe that truly successful creatives understand how to strategically present their work\, secure necessary resources\, and build lasting connections within the industry. By demystifying these crucial elements\, we’ll help you gain confidence and control over your creative future.BOOK HERE (via Eventbrite) \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\n\n\nSmart Marketing & Storytelling:+ Getting the foundational elements of “YOU” marketing right+ Craft compelling bios\, artist statements\, CVs\, and resumes+ Understand who your audience is and how to reach them \n\n\n\nFunding & Financial Success:+ Navigate different funding types (grants\, procurement\, etc.)+ Write winning applications and manage budgets + Understand the acquittal process and avoid common funding pitfalls \n\n\n\nUnderstanding Auspicing:+ Discover how auspicing can help you access funding and support \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 marketing plan template and action plan template to assist with future marketing+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. We have a whole team ready to help \n\n\n\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 by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements\, please email: education@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nVenue: Windale Hub\, bilyabayi\, 20 Lake Street Windale\, NSW 2306 \n\n\n\nBOOK HERE (via Eventbrite)
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/made-in-mac-creatives-guide-to-marketing-and-funding/
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Feel Good with Hey Mate
DESCRIPTION:Let’s feel good! \n\n\n\nCreative work can be deeply meaningful\, powerful\, and transformative—but it can also be exhausting.Feeling creatively drained? ‘Feel Good with Hey Mate’ is a FREE webinar exploring well-being in the arts and how to bring back that feel-good feeling for creatives\, industry professionals and the wider community. \n\n\n\nJoin Aimee Davies\, founder of The Hey Mate Project\, and Monica Davidson\, Creative Plus Business Doyenne and Founder discussing how to navigate challenges as creatives and why a well-being plan is crucial for you and your creative business. \n\n\n\nPart of our Evening Education series! \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (Via Crowdcast) \n\n\n\nWhat’s Included?A 60 minute webinar with our creative industries expert (which you can access later if you want) plus lifetime access to additional resources. \n\n\n\nWho’s it for?Creative and arts practitioners\, freelancers\, start-ups\, small arts organisations\, and arts entrepreneurs from beginners to established (international sign-ups welcome!). \n\n\n\nWho are the Hosts?Monica Davidson – Monica is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS\, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about business skills\, financial literacy\, wellbeing\, and marketing. \n\n\n\nAimee Davies – Aimee Davies is the Founder and Managing Director of Hey Mate\, a national social enterprise focused on mental health in Australia’s creative industries. With over 15 years of experience spanning the arts\, health\, and social impact sectors\, Aimee is a leading advocate for workplace wellbeing and psychological safety in festivals\, screen\, and performing arts. She has worked with organisations like Brisbane Festival\, Queensland Ballet\, and Big Sound\, providing support and training to integrate care into creative practices. Aimee was selected as a 2024 A2ELP Social Impact Leader and frequently speaks on topics such as mental health\, resilience\, and wellbeing in the arts and cultural sectors.What’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Hey Mate? Hey Mate delivers mental health\, wellness support\, and education to the music\, entertainment\, performing arts\, and creative industries. Their team of mental health professionals supports artists\, industry professionals\, companies\, and the wider community to improve mental health and well-being.Their Mission is to bring back that feel-good feeling to the community and industries we support daily through the use of industry and vocation specific support and education. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements\, please email education@creativeplusbusiness.com. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be provided via Crowdcast. REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL. \n\n\n\nClick the Book Now link below to reserve your place now. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (via Crowdcast) \n\n\n\nNew to CROWDCAST? Check out our handy ‘How to register and use Crowdcast’ Guide here.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/webinar-feel-good-with-hey-mate/
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SUMMARY:Bayside Creative Industries Forum
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a seasoned creative professional or just starting out\, this forum is packed with insights to help you thrive.  \n\n\n\nConnect with fellow creatives\, learn from industry leaders and hear about some of the most important opportunities and challenges for creative businesses. Bayside’s Creative Industries Forum is a day designed to ignite inspiration\, promote collaboration\, and elevate the creative economy in Bayside.REGISTER HERE \n\n\n\nHear from local leaders and arts champions including Sophie Ward\, Shopfront Theatre; Anne Loxley\, Executive Director\, Arts & Cultural Exchange; Brett Stone\, Director\, Claypool; Tracey Corbin-Matchett\, CEO Bus Stop Films; Natalie Rose\, CEO Shopfront Arts; Mark Lazarus\, Senior Manager Destination Attraction\, Screen NSW\, as they set the tone for a day of creative momentum. Get inspired by local studios and public art\, including visits to Shaan D’Anthes and Rocket Weijers’ creative spaces.Explore how artists like Leah Giblin\, Caroline Rothwell\, and Dennis Golding are reshaping public spaces. Learn practical tools to grow your brand and audience and then wind down with live performances and connect with fellow creatives over casual networking.  \n\n\n\nFrom thought-provoking panels to hands-on workshops and immersive precinct tours\, the day has been created to energise and empower\, and you can meet the minds shaping the region’s creative identity. \n\n\n\nThis FREE event has been developed to support and equip local creatives with the tools they need to succeed. By attending\, you will: \n\n\n\n+ Build new connections across the creative sector  + Gain actionable strategies to grow your business+ Find out more about funding opportunities\, programs\, and support available+ Leave with a deeper understanding of Bayside’s creative future \n\n\n\nCreative Plus Business will be running a Marketing and Promotion of your Creative Business short workshop from 3:00pm.  \n\n\n\nBookings are essential and spots are limited. \n\n\n\nFOR MORE INFORMATION & TO BOOK VISIT THIS LINK \n\n\n\nVenue: Rockdale Town Hall\, 448 Princes Hwy\, Rockdale NSW 2216
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/bayside-creative-industries-forum/
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SUMMARY:ONLINE (NSW): Creative's Guide To Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Many creatives hate the idea of selling\, but what if marketing could be more than impersonal hustle? How about a strategic approach that focuses on people first?  \n\n\n\nMarketing is one of the most despised and least understood aspects of running a creative business or working in the arts. Most creatives hate to sell and would rather be making than hustling.  However\, there is a simple solution to making marketing more palatable – take out the sales and focus on the strategy. The ‘Creative’s Guide To Marketing’ FREE online workshop shares a simple six-step marketing approach that has been designed to take the pain out of promotion.   \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nYou will learn the following\, with a special focus on arts practice and creative industries: \n\n\n\n+ Re-imagining traditional marketing in a way that makes sense for creativity and the arts.+ Getting the foundational elements of “YOU” marketing right\, without the terror of a deadline. + Understating the breadth of our ‘customers’\, from clients to funding bodies to audience.+ Knowing and learning from our peers\, and from word-of-mouth.+ Choosing the best digital and ‘old school’ tactics to help achieve your marketing goals.  \n\n\n\nMore resources and templates will also be provided to help create a marketing action plan. This workshop has been designed by creatives for creatives and includes ideas for ‘homework’.  \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive: \n\n\n\n+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+ A practical workbook to assist with the interactive elements of the workshops.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. We have a whole team ready to help! \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Lillie Brown – Lillie Brown is a freelance marketing strategist and 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 CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email fiona@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop. Download our handy Zoom users guide here.  \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWhat is Service NSW Business Connect? Service NSW Business Connect provides free\, independent\, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one‑on‑one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business. \n\n\n\nCreative Plus Business is an approved independent provider for Service NSW Business Connect until 30 September 2025.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-nsw-creatives-guide-to-marketing-5/
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SUMMARY:ONLINE (NSW): Creative's Guide to Pitching Your Work
DESCRIPTION:No matter your work as a creative professional\, someday you’ll have to present your ideas to others\, with courage\, and the power of persuasion. But how? \n\n\n\nPitching is a necessary part of creative practice\, whether it’s discussing an idea for a work\, talking to funding bodies about a project\, or persuading a client to accept a proposal. It’s fraught with legal and marketing challenges and needs to be approached in a thoughtful and strategic way. ‘Creative’s Guide to Pitching Your Work’ is a free\, relaxed online workshop that provides practical advice on how to tell your best story while protecting your ideas and shares simple tips and tricks to build lasting relationships with the people who can help bring your ideas to life.  \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn the following with a special focus on arts practice and creative industries:+ Preparing for the pitch – making sure you\, and your idea\, are both ready for the process.+ How to put an idea together in a practical\, shareable form for a pitch\, including assets.+ Tips for presenting live and in person\, online and in writing.+ Understanding the vulnerabilities of pitching and how to protect yourself legally.+ The all-important follow-up\, and how to make sure the pitch is just the beginning.   \n\n\n\nThis is not a workshop where participants will be expected to practice their own pitch\, but they are most welcome to share their own experiences and ask all the questions they like.  \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?  All participants of this online workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+ A workbook to assist with the practical elements of the workshop.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.Who is presenting?Wendi Lanham – Wendi is an actor\, presenter\, model\, and Head of Operations at Creative Plus Business. She has a wealth of experience combining business and creative practice and is well-versed in the myriad ways artists can make money to weather the famine and feast of creative income more effectively. \n\n\n\nWhat is Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email fiona@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop. Download our handy Zoom users guide here. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWhat is Service NSW Business Connect? Service NSW Business Connect provides free\, independent\, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one‑on‑one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business. \n\n\n\nCreative Plus Business is an approved independent provider for Service NSW Business Connect until 30 September 2025.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-nsw-creatives-guide-to-pitching-your-work-2/
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SUMMARY:COWRA: How to Start a Creative Business
DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event in partnership with Arts Out West and Cowra Regional Art Gallery. \n\n\n\nCurious about turning your creative practice into a fully-fledged small business? Loving your artistic hobby\, and wondering if you have the chops for freelancing? \n\n\n\nThis fun and friendly FREE workshop will cover all the essentials you need to get the basics of creative business right\, and avoid some of the most common pitfalls that artists can experience when entering the world of self-employment and freelancing. ‘How to Start a Creative Business’ was designed by creative practitioners for absolute beginners\, and it’s a friendly safe space where every question is a good question\, and the mysteries of business will become a little clearer. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nYou will learn about the following\, with a special focus on arts practice and creative industries:+ Setting goals and making a plan for your start-up journey\,+ The basics of business including ABNs\, structures\, business names and licences\,+ The legal steps to registering your business\,+ Getting ready for managing the money\,+ Preparing for marketing and promotion\,+ Where to go for more help. \n\n\n\n‘How to Start a Creative Business’ is your passport to a world where you can be creative\, make money from your craft\, and love your work. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive:+ 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.Join us for a creative business day!We encourage you to book for both workshops and meet fellow creatives.Please book for the workshops separately through Business Connect. \n\n\n\n+ 10:30am ‘How to Start a Creative Business’ workshop + 12:30pm Break time and network with fellow creatives+ 1:30pm ‘Tax Time for Creatives’ workshop (book here) \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson – Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS\, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat is CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice.Accessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements\, please email education@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nVENUE: Cowra Regional Art Gallery\, 77 Darling Street\, CowraBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWhat is Service NSW Business Connect? Service NSW Business Connect provides free\, independent\, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one‑on‑one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business. \n\n\n\nCreative Plus Business is an approved independent provider for Service NSW Business Connect until 30 September 2025.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/cowra-how-to-start-a-creative-business/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:COWRA: Tax Time for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event in partnership with Arts Out West and Cowra Regional Art Gallery. \n\n\n\nAll creatives\, arts organisations and small businesses need to understand how their tax rights and responsibilities work – but it’s all so boring! And where to begin? \n\n\n\nTax is painful but an inevitable part of surviving and thriving in the creative industries. Managing the annual and ongoing obligations of tax as a creative means getting an understanding what’s involved in the first place\, getting organised\, and learning about the unique position that creative professionals hold in the Australian tax landscape. It’s not fun\, but a few simple tips and tricks (and a friendly face) can help. ‘Tax Time for Creatives’ is a FREE workshop that covers the basics of how tax works for creative professionals\, the intersection between individual tax and small business\, and how key creative tax rulings can help creative practitioners in the tax world. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWith a specific focus on the arts and creative industries\, this workshop will cover:+ Understanding what basics of how tax works – jargon\, income\, expenses\, and what to pay.+ How to calculate ‘taxable income’ and ‘assessable income’.+ The key creative tax rulings\, and what they mean in practical terms. + Hobby vs Business\, how to work it out\, and why it matters. + The basics of tax deductions and how to figure out what you’re entitled to.+ Easy tips and tricks for getting organisation\, record keeping\, and cloud accounting platforms. + Where to get help – an introduction to the ‘Groovy Accountants’. \n\n\n\n‘Tax Time for Creatives’ is a collaborative workshop and participants will be encouraged to ask questions\, share experiences and ideas\, make connections and foster peer relationships.  \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive:+ 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.Join us for a creative business day!We encourage you to book for both workshops and meet fellow creatives.Please book for the workshops separately through Business Connect. \n\n\n\n+ 10:30am ‘How to Start a Creative Business’ workshop (book here)+ 12:30pm Break time and network with fellow creatives+ 1:30pm ‘Tax Time for Creatives’ workshop \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson – Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS\, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat is CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice.Accessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements\, please email education@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nVENUE: Cowra Regional Art Gallery\, 77 Darling Street\, CowraBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWhat is Service NSW Business Connect? Service NSW Business Connect provides free\, independent\, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one‑on‑one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business. \n\n\n\nCreative Plus Business is an approved independent provider for Service NSW Business Connect until 30 September 2025.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/cowra-tax-time-for-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: An Introduction to ATDW for Arts and Cultural Tourism Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Visitors to regional NSW are looking for experiences that provide genuine connection with local communities. Arts and culture is ideally placed to provide this type of engagement\, but how do they connect with visitors? A first step is to register on the nation-wide database used by the tourism sector – the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW). \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (Via Crowdcast) \n\n\n\nAbout the Webinar: The webinar will help you establish your online presence and unlock new opportunities utilising the ATDW platform. This session will ensure you have the knowledge and skills to create and manage your profile\, plus 5 steps to enhance visibility using the ATDW platform \n\n\n\nGet cutting-edge insights and practical strategies to enhance your visibility across ATDW’s extensive distribution network\, including visitnsw.com \n\n\n\nThe masterclass is presented by Regional Futures\, with the support of Creative Plus Business. \n\n\n\nWho’s Presenting? This masterclass will be led by Nicole Thomas\, Customer Success Lead for ATDW \n\n\n\nWhat’s ATDW \n\n\n\nATDW is Australia’s central digital platform for tourism. They connect the tourism community so every business is visible\, every traveller can find the best Australian experiences\, and the whole industry grows stronger together. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be provided via Crowdcast. REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL. \n\n\n\nClick the Book Now link below to reserve your place now. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (via Crowdcast) \n\n\n\nNew to CROWDCAST? Check out our handy ‘How to register and use Crowdcast’ Guide here.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/webinar-an-introduction-to-atdw-for-arts-and-cultural-tourism-experiences/
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SUMMARY:SYDNEY: THRIVE CONNECT 3 Financial Fitness
DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event supported by the City of Sydney. \n\n\n\nJoin us for the third THRIVE CONNECT meetup event\, Financial Fitness. This quarterly series of meaningful meetups will combine networking with skills development for creative practitioners\, artists\, innovators\, and small businesses\, hosted at hubs and venues across the Sydney CBD. Each event will include a guest speaker and theme\, with suggested conversation topics to make networking easier and connections more interesting. \n\n\n\nGood finance management means you can focus on the work\, and the clients\, that you love. And it doesn’t have to be boring\, hard\, or scary! Our third THRIVE CONNECT event is all about setting yourself up for growth and success. Our special guests – Oliver Garside from Rounded and Kirsty Donachie from The Pen Accounting – will be sharing their best tips\, tools\, and systems to take the stress out of finance management and plan for the future. \n\n\n\nPractical\, grassroots advice that will make managing money and planning more interesting\, useful\, and yes\, even fun. Think of it as a toolkit for getting your finances sorted. \n\n\n\nRegistration is FREE and every THRIVE CONNECT includes plenty of time for networking (nibbles included). \n\n\n\nBOOK HERE VIA HUMANITIX \n\n\n\nVenue: The Commons George Street\, 388 George St\, Sydney NSW 2000 \n\n\n\nWHAT’S THRIVE?THRIVE SYDNEY is a new program of events\, mentoring\, and online experiences designed to enhance the professional development and wellbeing of Sydney’s artists and creative community. Supported by the City of Sydney and produced by Creative Plus Business\, THRIVE brings to the city four initiatives to help creative professionals and artists come together\, hear from inspiring industry leaders\, access free professional development opportunities\, and build new creative and professional networks. \n\n\n\nBy attending a THRIVE Connect event you’ll gain access to a dedicated private LinkedIn group\, the THRIVE Toolkit (a trove of online resources\, business templates\, and a free professional and business development course)\, and be able to book in with a creative industries specialist for free mentoring about your practice or business. \n\n\n\nWHAT’S CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nBOOK HERE VIA HUMANITIX \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email fiona@creativeplusbusiness.com.The venue entry is on street level and has lift access to Level 2. \n\n\n\nWant to know more about THRIVE? \n\n\n\nVisit the Thrive website here. \n\n\n\nInterested in the next upcoming THRIVE CONNECT events? Check out the events page here or register to get updates here.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/sydney-thrive-connect-3/
CATEGORIES:Business Incubator,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250823T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250823T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103658
CREATED:20250722T043857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T044321Z
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SUMMARY:NEWCASTLE: I Hate Networking
DESCRIPTION:A CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event presented in partnership with Tantrum Youth Arts.  \n\n\n\nNetworking\, meeting new people\, developing relationships – all terrifying stuff. Entering the world of networking without a plan or strategy – even scarier! \n\n\n\nNetworking is a necessity in the creative industries\, but many practitioners consider it to be the stuff of nightmares. ‘I Hate Networking’ is an entertaining hybrid between traditional workshop and social event designed to encourage creative people to get to know each other\, while acknowledging the horror\, and sharing a few tips at the same time. The first half is dedicated to learning the most effective strategy for effective networking\, including preparation and follow up. The second half is a practical opportunity to rehearse some of these tips in a safe and friendly environment\, while embracing the discomfort of the whole process and having a laugh. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (via Humanitix) \n\n\n\nParticipants will discuss the following tips and share their thoughts about:+ Preparing for the event\, and getting the basics right – introductions\, branding\, and cards.+ Preparing your conversation in advance and learning how to read the room.+ Tips and tricks for dealing with difficult people. + How to make the networking event a success. + The all-important (and often-ignored) follow-up process. \n\n\n\nThis is a practical workshop and participants will have the opportunity to meet each other\, practice their introductions\, and try out some of the conversation tips discussed.  \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+ A practical workbook to assist with the interactive elements of the workshops.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. We have a whole team ready to help! \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson – Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS\, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat is CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: If you have specific accessibility needs or questions please contact Tantrum Youth Arts on info@tantrumtheatre.org.au. \n\n\n\nVenue: Tantrum Youth Arts\, 101 City Rd\, Merewether\, Newcastle NSW 2291 \n\n\n\nPlease note: Tantrum Youth Art street address is 101 City Rd\, Merewether but there is no parking or access via City Rd. Instead\, please head to the building between 2 and 4 Allworth St\, Merewether. Look for the pink signs. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (via Humanitix) \n\n\n\nBookings are essential. Please book early to avoid disappointment as there are limited places available.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/newcastle-i-hate-networking/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250826T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250826T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103658
CREATED:20250730T035258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T035300Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Creative Workplaces
DESCRIPTION:The new Creative Workplaces website has launched\, and this month we’re joined by Patrick McCarthy to introduce us to the organisation’s purpose\, walk us through the resources and materials on the website\, and explain to us how Creative Workplaces will be helping arts workers now and in the future.Part of our Evening Education series! \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (Via Crowdcast) \n\n\n\nWhat’s Included?A 60 minute webinar with our creative industries expert (which you can access later if you want) plus lifetime access to additional resources. \n\n\n\nWho’s it for?Creative and arts practitioners\, freelancers\, start-ups\, small arts organisations\, and arts entrepreneurs from beginners to established (international sign-ups welcome!). \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Workplaces? Creative Workplaces supports fair\, safe and respectful workplaces for artists\, arts workers and arts organisations in Australia.They provide information and resources for people working across all art forms\, independently\, as employees and employers\, in paid and unpaid work\, and in businesses and organisations large and small. \n\n\n\nCreative Workplaces is part of Creative Australia\, the Australian Government’s principal arts investment and advisory body and Patrick McCarthy is the Manager Strategic Initiatives and Engagement at Creative Workplaces.    \n\n\n\nWho are the Hosts?Monica Davidson – Monica is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS\, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about business skills\, financial literacy\, wellbeing\, and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements\, please email education@creativeplusbusiness.com. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be provided via Crowdcast. REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL. \n\n\n\nClick the Book Now link below to reserve your place now. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (via Crowdcast) \n\n\n\nNew to CROWDCAST? Check out our handy ‘How to register and use Crowdcast’ Guide here.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/webinar-creative-workplaces/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250827T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250827T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103658
CREATED:20250626T010608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T052052Z
UID:10000474-1756317600-1756324800@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:ONLINE (NSW): 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\nSOLD OUT \n\n\n\nWith a focus on people selling in the arts and creative industries\, you will learn:+ A new and different definition of social media to consider for the arts and creative marketing.+ The basics of social media marketing\, regardless of which platform you choose.+ The strategic process behind using social media for marketing\, including R.O.I.+ Understanding audience\, and finding out what your followers and fans want and need.+ Choosing the right social media\, from the most used and popular platforms right now.+ Content creation tips and ideas for all the most popular platforms.+ Using other methods\, and staying up to date. \n\n\n\nResources and templates will also be provided to create a social media marketing action plan. \n\n\n\n‘Creative’s Guide to Social Media’ is a collaborative 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:+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+ A One-Page Marketing Plan template to assist with the practical elements of the workshop.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.What’s CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Lillie Brown – Lillie Brown is a freelance marketing strategist and digital marketing consultant for Creative Plus Business. Lillie works with small to medium creative businesses to devise and implement marketing and social media strategies that are easy for creative brains to digest. She walks clients through a comprehensive planning process to create simple to understand and actionable strategies to help them fulfil their vision – including Creative Plus Business! \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email education@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. Download our handy Zoom users guide here. \n\n\n\nSOLD OUT \n\n\n\nWhat is Service NSW Business Connect? Service NSW Business Connect provides free\, independent\, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one‑on‑one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business.  \n\n\n\nCreative Plus Business is an approved independent provider for Service NSW Business Connect until 30 September 2025.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-nsw-creatives-guide-to-social-media-4/
CATEGORIES:Webinars,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250902T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250902T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103658
CREATED:20250715T023925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T003540Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE (NSW): 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\n‘Creative’s Guide To Websites’ is a FREE 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\nSOLD OUT \n\n\n\nWith a specific focus on the arts and creative industries\, this online workshop will cover:+ Starting with the Why – outlining the goals for your website and why they matter. + The importance of planning\, making a site map and organising the content.+ Designing a website that focuses on proactive sales as well as a passive portfolio. + Do it yourself or hire a designer? The pros and cons of design options\, with suggestions. + Choosing the best platform for a DIY website.+ Planning for maintenance and keeping a website up to date.  \n\n\n\n‘Creative’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:+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+ A workbook to assist with the practical elements of the workshop.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop. \n\n\n\nWhat’s CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Lillie Brown – Lillie Brown is a freelance marketing strategist and digital marketing consultant for Creative Plus Business. Lillie works with small to medium creative businesses to devise and implement marketing and social media strategies that are easy for creative brains to digest. She walks clients through a comprehensive planning process to create simple to understand and actionable strategies to help them fulfil their vision – including Creative Plus Business! \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email education@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. Download our handy Zoom users guide here. \n\n\n\nSOLD OUT \n\n\n\nWhat is Service NSW Business Connect? Service NSW Business Connect provides free\, independent\, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one‑on‑one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business. \n\n\n\nCreative Plus Business is an approved independent provider for Service NSW Business Connect until 30 September 2025.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-nsw-creatives-guide-to-websites-3/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250909T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250909T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103658
CREATED:20250818T032524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T032802Z
UID:10000499-1757412000-1757419200@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:ONLINE (VIC): Diversify Your Creative Income
DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event in partnership with Brimbank City Council | Creative Brimbank – INfuse Artist Networking Program \n\n\n\nSurviving and thriving financially as a creative practitioner usually means doing more than one thing to make a living – but where to start\, and what to do?  \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 a free 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\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nThis online workshop examines:+ Defining your core\, complementary and supplementary offerings;+ Using a skills audit to help inspire new ideas and ways of thinking about making money;+ The ‘cheat sheet’ – a collection of tried-and-true ideas including online sales\, passive income\, productifying a service\, selling experiences\, education\, mentoring and more;+ The testing process\, and how to identify whether or not these ideas are actually “good”. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?All participants of this online workshop also receive:+ Lifetime access to a dedicated Dropbox folder full of additional resources and help.+ 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. \n\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!What’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.What’s INfuse? This event is part of the INfuse Artist Networking program. INfuse aims to connect creative people living in the west by providing a platform for networking\, sharing of ideas\, professional development\, mutual support and inspiration. To join the INfuse network please email artspaces@brimbank.vic.gov.au. BOOK NOWAccessibility: if you have any accessibility requirements\, please email education@creativeplusbusiness.com. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat is Creative Brimbank? Creative Brimbank encapsulates artists and community coming together. We invite everyone to participate and collaborate towards building a vibrant\, connected and creative community. We bring and support quality experiences in performing and visual arts to the west\, and deliver an engaging program of creative workshops\, festivals and events. Part of Brimbank City Council.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-vic-diversify-your-creative-income/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250910T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103658
CREATED:20250811T022426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T001419Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: ATDW Masterclass for Arts and Cultural Tourism Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Visitors to regional NSW are looking for experiences that provide genuine connection with local communities. Arts and culture is ideally placed to provide this type of engagement\, but how do they connect with visitors? A first step is to register on the nation-wide database used by the tourism sector – the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW). \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (Via Crowdcast) \n\n\n\nAbout the MasterclassThe ATDW Masterclass Webinar will guide arts and cultural experiences through the process of optimising their profile content to enhance visibility online. Participants will learn how to craft a key-word rich description\, create compelling deals and offers\, enhance visual content\, and link their Google Business Profile\, plus much more. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a small or large business\, arts organisation or cultural venue\, a new user\, or have years of ATDW experience\, this masterclass will equip you with the tools and insights needed to stand out online\, taking your arts and cultural offerings to new heights. \n\n\n\nThe masterclass is presented by Regional Futures\, with the support of Creative Plus Business. \n\n\n\nWho’s Presenting? This masterclass will be led by Nicole Thomas\, Customer Success Lead for ATDW \n\n\n\nWhat’s ATDWATDW is Australia’s central digital platform for tourism. They connect the tourism community so every business is visible\, every traveller can find the best Australian experiences\, and the whole industry grows stronger together. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be provided via Crowdcast. REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL. \n\n\n\nClick the Book Now link below to reserve your place now. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (via Crowdcast) \n\n\n\nNew to CROWDCAST? Check out our handy ‘How to register and use Crowdcast’ Guide here. \n\n\n\nInterested in learning more about Creative Cultural Tourism? CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS offers full-day events designed for cultural organisations that are ready to move beyond the basics of cultural tourism to delve into strategies for engagement\, collaboration\, and sustainable growth. \n\n\n\nDownload information brochure here.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/webinar-atdw-masterclass-for-arts-and-cultural-tourism-experiences/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250918T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250918T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103658
CREATED:20250821T062637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T062638Z
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SUMMARY:WAGGA WAGGA: Creative Cultural Tourism
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS as part of of the Eastern Riverina Arts Creative Industries Bootcamp.  \n\n\n\nRegional creatives are sitting on a cultural tourism goldmine\, but how do we unlock it? This workshop explores how artists\, councils\, and organisations can collaborate to create meaningful\, market-ready experiences. \n\n\n\nDesigned for cultural organisations ready to move beyond the basics of cultural tourism and delve into advanced strategies for engagement\, collaboration\, and sustainable growth. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW  \n\n\n\nThis full-day event combines in-depth discussions\, hands-on activities\, advanced resource sharing\, and targeted networking opportunities. Participants will learn how to strategically leverage their unique attributes – including their people\, history\, traditions\, arts\, and culture – to create compelling\, participatory experiences that resonate deeply with cultural tourists. \n\n\n\nCome ready to workshop ideas\, refine your offer\, and shape the future of cultural tourism in our region. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nVENUE: Station Creative Workspace\, 54-58 Johnston St\, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nFor more information or accessibility questions contact education@creativeplusbusiness.com.  \n\n\n\nThis workshop is a part of the Eastern Riverina Arts Creative Industries Bootcamp. Tickets to this program are available at a heavily subsidised rate thanks to funding from the NSW Government.All events include food and drink. Full day sessions include morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/wagga-wagga-creative-cultural-tourism/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250923T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103658
CREATED:20250715T035611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T234840Z
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SUMMARY:PORT STEPHENS: Creative's Guide To Marketing
DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event in partnership with Port Stephens Council. \n\n\n\nMany creatives hate the idea of selling\, but what if marketing could be more than impersonal hustle? How about a strategic approach that focuses on people first?  \n\n\n\nMarketing is one of the most despised and least understood aspects of running a creative business or working in the arts. Most creatives hate to sell and would rather be making than hustling.  However\, there is a simple solution to making marketing more palatable – take out the sales and focus on the strategy. The ‘Creative’s Guide To Marketing’ workshop shares a simple six-step marketing approach that has been designed to take the pain out of promotion.   \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nYou will learn the following\, with a special focus on arts practice and creative industries:+ Re-imagining traditional marketing in a way that makes sense for creativity and the arts.+ Getting the foundational elements of “YOU” marketing right\, without the terror of a deadline. + Understating the breadth of our ‘customers’\, from clients to funding bodies to audience.+ Knowing and learning from our peers\, and from word-of-mouth.+ Choosing the best digital and ‘old school’ tactics to help achieve your marketing goals.  \n\n\n\nMore resources and templates will also be provided to help create a marketing action plan. This workshop has been designed by creatives for creatives and includes ideas for ‘homework’.  \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive:+ 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.Join us for a creative business day!We encourage you to book for both workshops and meet fellow creatives.Please book for the workshops separately through Business Connect. \n\n\n\n+ 10:30am Join Port Stephens Council for a morning tea on arrival+ 11:00am ‘Creative’s Guide to Marketing’ workshop+ 1:00pm Join Port Stephens Council for a light lunch and network with fellow creatives+ 2:00pm ‘Creative’s Guide to Funding’ workshop (book here) \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson – Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS\, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat is CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email education@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nVENUE: Muree Golf Club\, 7 Walker Cres\, Raymond Terrace\, Port Stephens.  \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWhat is Service NSW Business Connect? Service NSW Business Connect provides free\, independent\, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one‑on‑one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business. \n\n\n\nCreative Plus Business is an approved independent provider for Service NSW Business Connect until 30 September 2025.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/port-stephens-creatives-guide-to-marketing/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250923T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250923T160000
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SUMMARY:PORT STEPHENS: Creative's Guide to Funding
DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event in partnership with Port Stephens Council. \n\n\n\nA workshop dedicated to the basics of how to write\, manage and maintain funding.   \n\n\n\nGrants\, funding\, procurement\, scholarships and awards are often held up as the holy grail of a successful arts career\, but this revenue stream also takes hard work\, dedication and patience. After all\, there’s no such thing as ‘free money’. ‘Creative’s Guide to Funding’ is a workshop showcasing the basics of preparation\, application\, and acquittal for any kind of funding\, as well as getting organised for future applications. It’s packed with information and suitable for novices and more experienced funding-seekers alike. There is always more to learn about funding! \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nIn this FREE workshop participants will learn about the following\, with a focus on arts practice and creative industries:+ The different kinds of funding available. + Creating a funding folder and deadline calendar for regular applications.+ Writing the application – and avoiding the most common errors. + Getting the money right\, with budgeting and income (including templates).+ The acquittal process – and how to recover from setbacks. + The five main ways to avoid ‘failing’ at funding. \n\n\n\nResources\, examples and templates will also be provided for a variety of applications. \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.+ Downloadable templates and project plans to support all kinds of funding applications+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.Join us for a creative business day!We encourage you to book for both workshops and meet fellow creatives.Please book for the workshops separately through Business Connect. \n\n\n\n+ 10:30am Join Port Stephens Council for a morning tea on arrival+11:00am ‘Creative’s Guide to Marketing’ workshop (book here)+ 1:00pm Join Port Stephens Council for a light lunch and network with fellow creatives+ 2:00pm ‘Creative’s Guide to Funding’ workshop \n\n\n\nWho’s the Host?Monica Davidson – Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS\, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have queries or any access requirements\, please email education@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nVENUE: Muree Golf Club\, 7 Walker Cres\, Raymond Terrace\, Port Stephens.  \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWhat is Service NSW Business Connect? Service NSW Business Connect provides free\, independent\, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one‑on‑one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business. \n\n\n\nCreative Plus Business is an approved independent provider for Service NSW Business Connect until 30 September 2025.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/port-stephens-creatives-guide-to-funding/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250924T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250924T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103658
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Unicorns and Workhorses
DESCRIPTION:As creative professionals\, sometimes we have to make hard choices about where we put our precious resources. Do we focus only on the work that makes the money? What about our personal projects that also demand our attention? We have a solution – and metaphor to help you understand this unique creative business experience.In our free webinar\, we’ll explore how to nurture your ‘unicorns’\, the creative work that nourishes you and feeds your soul; and how to care for your ‘workhorses’\, the less-shiny creative work that brings in your income and keeps your business afloat. \n\n\n\nWe’ll be looking at:+ Debunking the ‘sell out’ myth+ How to make time to nourish your unicorns+Taking care of your workhorses and diversifying your income streams \n\n\n\nPart of our Evening Education series! \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (Via Crowdcast) \n\n\n\nWhat’s Included?A 60 minute webinar with our creative industries expert (which you can access later if you want) plus lifetime access to additional resources. \n\n\n\nWho’s it for?Creative and arts practitioners\, freelancers\, start-ups\, small arts organisations\, and arts entrepreneurs from beginners to established (international sign-ups welcome!). \n\n\n\nWho is the Host?Monica Davidson – Monica is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS\, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about business skills\, financial literacy\, wellbeing\, and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements\, please email education@creativeplusbusiness.com. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be provided via Crowdcast. REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL. \n\n\n\nClick the Book Now link below to reserve your place now. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (via Crowdcast) \n\n\n\nNew to CROWDCAST? Check out our handy ‘How to register and use Crowdcast’ Guide here.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/webinar-unicorns-and-workhorses/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250926T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103658
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SUMMARY:SUNSHINE COAST: Business for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS as part of Sunshine Coast Council’s MadeSC Professional Development Program. \n\n\n\nJoin us in person for this FREE fun and friendly in-person workshop covering all the essentials that a creative practitioner needs to get the basics of business right\, and avoid some of the most common pitfalls that artists can experience when entering the world of self-employment\, contracting and freelancing.  \n\n\n\n‘Business for Creatives’ was designed by creative practitioners for artists at any stage of practice\, and in any type of creative work. It’s a friendly safe space where every question is a good question\, myths and mysteries will be revealed\, and the complexities of business will become a little clearer. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (via Humanitix)RSVPs for this program are essential. Limited spaces available \n\n\n\nThis program is suitable for artists\, creatives and aligned organisations or collectives including but not limited to; ceramics\, photography\, design\, dance\, performance\, music\, fashion\, film and screen\, gaming\, painters\, illustrators\, animation\, music\, writers\, publishers and many more. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nWhat is MadeSC?MadeSC is a creative and professional development program that supports independent artists\, creative businesses and arts organisations across the Sunshine Coast to develop\, create\, connect and present.The program is designed to strengthen professional practice and industry connections\, support new work and link participants with presentation and career development opportunities.  \n\n\n\nVENUE: Light Industry\, 2/11 Endeavour Drive\, Kunda Park QLD 4556 \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (via Humanitix) \n\n\n\nFor more information or accessibility questions contact creativearts@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au \n\n\n\nWhat’s Light Industry?The Light Industry Project is a manufacturing and creative industries collaboration being delivered by Feral Arts in the Kunda Park Industrial Precinct on the Sunshine Coast. The project is exploring the role of the arts and creative sector in the economic revitalisation of the manufacturing and light industrial sector in Australia. ‘Business for Creatives’ half-day workshop is being presented with support from Light Industry\, Kunda Park \n\n\n\nMadeSC is supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund\, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Sunshine Coast Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/sunshine-coast-business-for-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250927T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250927T163000
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SUMMARY:SUNSHINE COAST: Marketing for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS as part of Sunshine Coast Council’s MadeSC Professional Development Program. \n\n\n\nMarketing is one of the most despised and least understood aspects of running a creative business or working in the arts. Most creatives hate to sell and would rather be making than hustling. However\, there is a simple solution to making marketing more palatable – take out the sales and focus on the strategy.  \n\n\n\n‘Marketing for Creatives’ is a FREE\, fun\, practical and collaborative event focused on a simple six-step marketing approach that has been designed by fellow creative professionals to take the pain out of promotion.  \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (via Humanitix)RSVPs for this in-person workshop are essential. Limited spaces available.  \n\n\n\nThis program is suitable for artists\, creatives and aligned organisations or collectives including but not limited to – ceramics\, photography\, design\, dance\, performance\, music\, fashion\, film and screen\, gaming\, painters\, illustrators\, animation\, music\, writers\, publishers and many more. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nWhat is MadeSC?MadeSC is a creative and professional development program that supports independent artists\, creative businesses and arts organisations across the Sunshine Coast to develop\, create\, connect and present. The program is designed to strengthen professional practice and industry connections\, support new work and link participants with presentation and career development opportunities.  \n\n\n\nVENUE: Light Industry\, 2/11 Endeavour Drive\, Kunda Park QLD 4556 \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (via Humanitix) \n\n\n\nFor more information or accessibility questions contact creativearts@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au \n\n\n\nLight refreshments will be provided but please ensure you bring lunch! \n\n\n\nWhat’s Light Industry?The Light Industry Project is a manufacturing and creative industries collaboration being delivered by Feral Arts in the Kunda Park Industrial Precinct on the Sunshine Coast. The project is exploring the role of the arts and creative sector in the economic revitalisation of the manufacturing and light industrial sector in Australia. ‘Marketing for Creatives’ full-day workshop is being presented with support from Light Industry\, Kunda Park \n\n\n\nMadeSC is supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund\, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Sunshine Coast Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/sunshine-coast-marketing-for-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250930T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103658
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SUMMARY:BALMAIN: Creative's Guide to Digital Marketing Tools (LinkedIn)
DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event in partnership with Balmain Rozelle Chamber of Commerce. \n\n\n\nMany creatives mistakenly believe these platforms aren’t for them. But in today’s landscape\, they’ve evolved into the world’s largest networking event\, offering unparalleled opportunities. We invite you to join us! \n\n\n\nWhile some perceive these tools as “boring” compared to other social media\, they are\, in fact\, fantastic marketing assets\, especially for creatives who collaborate with or seek funding from government organisations\, peak bodies\, councils\, businesses\, and the educational sector. Our ‘Creative’s Guide to Digital Marketing Tools (LinkedIn)’ workshop provides a step-by-step process for creating a standout profile and developing an effective posting strategy. We’ll share insider tricks to make these platforms more creative-friendly. This interactive session is specifically designed for professional creative practitioners to master these digital tools for business growth. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nWhat you’ll learn and do using LinkedIn as a guide. Participants will work together\, progressing step-by-step through:+ Profile essentials: mastering the basics\, including crafting compelling headlines\, ‘About Sections’\, and ‘Current Positions’.+ Visual impact: understanding the features of an outstanding profile photo and banner\, and how to create them.+ Expanding your profile: adding crucial extra sections like Services\, Featured content\, Creator mode\, and more.+ ‘Gig Economy’ hacks: strategically adapting the ‘Experience’ section to showcase the dynamic nature of a creative practitioner’s career.+ Quality connections: developing a strategy for making new contacts that prioritises quality over quantity.+ Visibility and engagement: staying active and prominent through strategic posting\, sharing\, blogging\, and other engagement tactics. \n\n\n\nThis is a hands-on workshop. To get the most out of it\, participants should come prepared with a basic profile on LinkedIn already set up and bring a laptop to work on. We’ll collaborate\, make connections\, and brainstorm ideas together throughout the session. \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 marketing plan template and action plan template to assist with future marketing\,+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop\, \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 education@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nVenue: The London Hotel\, 234 Darling St\, Balmain NSW 2041 \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nCreative Plus Business is an approved independent provider for Service NSW Business Connect until 30 September 2025.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/balmain-creatives-guide-to-digital-marketing-tools/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251008T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251008T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103658
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SUMMARY:CAMDEN: Speed Networking for Creatives & Businesses
DESCRIPTION:An after-hours experience of connection\, creativity and collaboration hosted by Camden Council  Creative Connect for Small Business Month.  \n\n\n\nJoin Creative Collab and Small Business Month for a fast-paced networking event for local business owners and creatives in one inspiring space. This event if your opportunity to spark real conversation and connection\, and to uncover new ideas through speed networking. Whether you are a business looking for help with visual branding\, storytelling\, art\, music\, or activation ideas; or a creative wanting to connect your talent with local business\, Creative Connect is where ideas take shape. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (TryBooking) \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nVENUE: Camden Civic Centre | Ferguson Gallery\, Cnr Oxley & Mitchell Streets\, Camden NSW 2570 \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (via TryBooking) \n\n\n\nFor more information or accessibility questions contact education@creativeplusbusiness.com.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/camden-speed-networking-for-creatives-businesses/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251014T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251014T203000
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CREATED:20250811T053532Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE (QLD): Websites
DESCRIPTION:This is part of the Online Webinar Series\, facilitated by CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS and part of Sunshine Coast Council’s MadeSC Professional Development Program. \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. This webinar examines best practice for creatives to present their websites\, with examples and helpful resources for DIY design.  \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (via Humanitix)RSVPs for this online event are essential. Limited spaces available.  \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nWhat is MadeSC?MadeSC is a creative and professional development program that supports independent artists\, creative businesses and arts organisations across the Sunshine Coast to develop\, create\, connect and present. The program is designed to strengthen professional practice and industry connections\, support new work and link participants with presentation and career development opportunities.  \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (via Humanitix) \n\n\n\nFor more information or accessibility questions contact creativearts@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au \n\n\n\nWhat is the Online Webinar Series?These weekly webinars run on Tuesdays from 14 – 28 October for 90 minutes and deep dive into all things marketing for your creative business. The sessions will cover Websites\, Social Media & Linkedin and Old School & Traditional Methods. Please note these will be 6.30-8.30pm AEST.   \n\n\n\nRegistered participants will be emailed the webinar link prior to each session. \n\n\n\nMadeSC is supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund\, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Sunshine Coast Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. \n\n\n\nImage by Jade Ellis featuring BESERK by KIN
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-qld-websites/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251021T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251021T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103658
CREATED:20250811T053552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T053553Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE (QLD): Social Media + LinkedIn
DESCRIPTION:This is part of the Online Webinar Series\, facilitated by CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS and part of Sunshine Coast Council’s MadeSC Professional Development Program. \n\n\n\nSocial media is a complex and challenging marketing tool for a lot of creatives. This webinar is friendly\, up-to-date and interactive and covers the basics of how to kick-start marketing using social media\, with a focus on the main tools at your disposal and the strategy behind the socials. It also includes a deep dive into LinkedIn as an alternative to the usual.  \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (via Humanitix)RSVPs for this online event are essential. Limited spaces available. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nWhat is MadeSC?MadeSC is a creative and professional development program that supports independent artists\, creative businesses and arts organisations across the Sunshine Coast to develop\, create\, connect and present. The program is designed to strengthen professional practice and industry connections\, support new work and link participants with presentation and career development opportunities.  \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (via Humanitix) \n\n\n\nFor more information or accessibility questions contact creativearts@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au \n\n\n\nWhat is the Online Webinar Series?These weekly webinars run on Tuesdays from 14 – 28 October for 90 minutes and deep dive into all things marketing for your creative business. The sessions will cover Websites\, Social Media & Linkedin and Old School & Traditional Methods. Please note these will be 6.30-8.30pm AEST.   \n\n\n\nRegistered participants will be emailed the webinar link prior to each session. \n\n\n\nMadeSC is supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund\, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Sunshine Coast Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. \n\n\n\nImage by Jade Ellis featuring BESERK by KIN
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-qld-social-media-linkedin/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251027T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251027T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103658
CREATED:20251001T023147Z
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UID:10000516-1761588000-1761595200@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:ONLINE: Creative's Guide to Marketing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Many creatives struggle with how to sell their work and services\, but what if marketing could be more than impersonal hustle? How about a strategic approach that focuses on people first?  \n\n\n\nMarketing is one of the most challenging aspects of running a creative business or working in the arts. Most creatives hate the ‘sell’ and would rather be making\, than hustling. However\, there is a simple solution to making marketing more palatable – take out the sales and focus on the strategy.  \n\n\n\nThe ‘Creative’s Guide To Marketing’ is an online workshop that shares a simple six-step marketing approach that has been designed to take the pain out of promotion.   \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nYou will learn the following\, with a special focus on arts practice and creative industries: \n\n\n\n+ Re-imagining traditional marketing in a way that makes sense for creativity and the arts.+ Getting the foundational elements of “YOU” marketing right\, without the terror of a deadline.+ Understating the breadth of our ‘customers’\, from clients to funding bodies to audience.+ Knowing and learning from our peers\, and from word-of-mouth.+ Choosing the best digital and ‘old school’ tactics to help achieve your marketing goals.  \n\n\n\nMore resources and templates will also be provided to help create a marketing action plan.This workshop has been designed by creatives for creatives and includes ideas for ‘homework’.  \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?All participants of this workshop also receive: \n\n\n\n+ A practical workbook to assist with the interactive elements of the workshops.+ Templates and Guides to creating a marketing plan that works for you.+ Resources to help you understand and devise marketing tactics tailored to your creative practice or business.+ Simple tools that will help you clarify how to talk about your work\, it’s value\, and identify your potential clients or customers. \n\n\n\nPlus you’ll also get…+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ Information on how to access further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?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 CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email education@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nCost: Registration is AU$50 + GST. No Booking Fee is charged for registrations to our workshops. \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place online and is open to anyone in Australia or internationally. You will receive a link to the workshop in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop.  \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-creatives-guide-to-marketing-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251028T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251028T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T053455Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE (QLD): Old School +  Traditional Media Methods
DESCRIPTION:This is part of the Online Webinar Series\, facilitated by CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS and part of Sunshine Coast Council’s MadeSC Professional Development Program. \n\n\n\nEverything old is new again – with the increased instability of social media\, more creatives are turning back to previous marketing tactics. This webinar explores the benefits and practicalities.  \n\n\n\nThis workshop examines:+ The EDM: regular newsletters and reaching out directly to fans and audience.+ ‘Warm Calling’: A new take on the old process of cold calling\, with a better strategy and results.+ Giveaways and Pro Bono Offerings; When working for free is a GOOD idea.+ Coffee Meetings: Using the in-person consumption of hot drinks to create lasting relationships.BOOK NOW (via Humanitix)RSVPs for this online event are essential. Limited spaces available. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nWhat is MadeSC?MadeSC is a creative and professional development program that supports independent artists\, creative businesses and arts organisations across the Sunshine Coast to develop\, create\, connect and present. The program is designed to strengthen professional practice and industry connections\, support new work and link participants with presentation and career development opportunities.  \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW (via Humanitix) \n\n\n\nFor more information or accessibility questions contact creativearts@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au \n\n\n\nWhat is the Online Webinar Series?These weekly webinars run on Tuesdays from 14 – 28 October for 90 minutes and deep dive into all things marketing for your creative business. The sessions will cover Websites\, Social Media & Linkedin and Old School & Traditional Methods. Please note these will be 6.30-8.30pm AEST.   \n\n\n\nRegistered participants will be emailed the webinar link prior to each session. \n\n\n\nMadeSC is supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund\, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Sunshine Coast Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. \n\n\n\nImage by Jade Ellis featuring BESERK by KIN
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-qld-old-school-traditional-media-methods/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251029T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251029T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103658
CREATED:20250917T020400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T020403Z
UID:10000513-1761760800-1761764400@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Money Day
DESCRIPTION:There is a simple way to manage your creative business finances. \n\n\n\nMoney Day is a simple\, practical and process-driven approach to managing your responsibilities. It can also help you overcome any anxiety you might have about money\, taxes\, record keeping and your financial future – even if you’re on your own. \n\n\n\nThis FREE webinar will go through the ways to approach creating and maintaining a Money Day for your creative business or practice\, and covers: \n\n\n\n+ Setting the day\, date and agenda+ Invoicing and reminders+ Record-Keeping+ Cloud Accounting+ Cash-Flow Projection \n\n\n\nPart of our Evening Education series! \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW (Via Crowdcast) \n\n\n\nWhat’s Included?A 60 minute webinar with our creative industries expert (which you can access later if you want) plus lifetime access to additional resources. \n\n\n\nWho’s it for?Creative and arts practitioners\, freelancers\, start-ups\, small arts organisations\, and arts entrepreneurs from beginners to established (international sign-ups welcome!). \n\n\n\nWho is the Host?Monica Davidson – Monica is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS\, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about business skills\, financial literacy\, wellbeing\, and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements\, please email education@creativeplusbusiness.com. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be provided via Crowdcast. REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL. \n\n\n\nClick the Book Now link below to reserve your place now. \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW (via Crowdcast) \n\n\n\nNew to CROWDCAST? Check out our handy ‘How to register and use Crowdcast’ Guide here.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/webinar-money-day/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251030T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251030T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103658
CREATED:20250923T053503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T053506Z
UID:10000514-1761836400-1761843600@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:TAREE: How to Start and Run a Creative Business
DESCRIPTION:Curious about turning your creative practice into a fully-fledged small business? Loving your artistic hobby\, and wondering if you have the chops for freelancing or starting a small business? \n\n\n\nThis fun and friendly FREE workshop will cover all the essentials you need to get the basics of creative business right! You’ll learn how to avoid some of the most common pitfalls\, and what you need to get sorted to start on stronger foundations. \n\n\n\nThe workshop was designed by creative practitioners for beginners\, and it’s a friendly safe space where every question is a good question\, and the mysteries of business will become a little clearer. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nYou will learn about the following\, with a special focus on arts practice and creative industries: \n\n\n\n+ Setting goals and making a plan for your start-up journey\,+ The basics of business including ABNs\, structures\, business names and licences\,+ The legal steps to registering your business\,+ The importance of breaking down what ‘time success’ and priorities mean for you.+ The difference between deadlines and goals\, and how to make that work in your favour.+ Getting ready for managing the money\,+ Preparing for marketing and promotion\,+ Where to go for more help. \n\n\n\n‘How to Start and Run a Creative Business’ is your passport to a world where you can be creative\, make money from your craft\, and love your work. \n\n\n\nThis is a Creative Plus Business Workshop presented by MidCoast Council\, and proudly funded by TLE Electrical in partnership with the Friends of the Manning Regional Art Gallery.  \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. \n\n\n\nWho is facilitating?Monica Davidson – Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS\, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat is CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice.Accessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements\, please email education@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nVENUE: Manning Entertainment Centre. 33 Manning River Drive Taree\, NSW 2430 \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/taree-how-to-start-and-run-a-creative-business-2/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251030T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251030T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103658
CREATED:20250923T053932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T053936Z
UID:10000515-1761847200-1761854400@creativeplusbusiness.com
SUMMARY:TAREE: Creative's Guide To Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Many creatives hate the idea of selling\, but what if marketing could be more than impersonal hustle? How about a strategic approach that focuses on people first?  \n\n\n\nMarketing is one of the most despised and least understood aspects of running a creative business or working in the arts. Most creatives hate to sell and would rather be making than hustling.  However\, there is a simple solution to making marketing more palatable – take out the sales and focus on the strategy. The ‘Creative’s Guide To Marketing’ FREE online workshop shares a simple six-step marketing approach that has been designed to take the pain out of promotion.   \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nYou will learn the following\, with a special focus on arts practice and creative industries: \n\n\n\n+ Re-imagining traditional marketing in a way that makes sense for creativity and the arts.+ Getting the foundational elements of “YOU” marketing right\, without the terror of a deadline. + Understating the breadth of our ‘customers’\, from clients to funding bodies to audience.+ Knowing and learning from our peers\, and from word-of-mouth.+ Choosing the best digital and ‘old school’ tactics to help achieve your marketing goals.  \n\n\n\nMore resources and templates will also be provided to help create a marketing action plan. This workshop has been designed by creatives for creatives and includes ideas for ‘homework’.  \n\n\n\nThis is a Creative Plus Business Workshop presented by MidCoast Council\, and proudly funded by TLE Electrical in partnership with the Friends of the Manning Regional Art Gallery.  \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive: \n\n\n\n+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+ A practical workbook to assist with the interactive elements of the workshops.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. We have a whole team ready to help! \n\n\n\nWho is facilitating?Monica Davidson – Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS\, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat is CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email fiona@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nVENUE: Manning Entertainment Centre. 33 Manning River Drive Taree\, NSW 2430 \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/taree-creatives-guide-to-marketing-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars,Workshops
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