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MARRICKVILLE: What’s It Worth?

September 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The image shows a workspace setup. A laptop is open on a desk, and next to it is a clipboard with a document titled "PRICING FORMULA" which lists sections for material, labor, and expenses. A pair of eyeglasses rests on the clipboard. There is a smartphone with a calculator app open next to the clipboard. Additional items on the desk include a vase with dried flowers, a cardboard box labeled "DOC," and a 2024 calendar. Logos for "Inner West Creative Network" and "CB" are also visible on the left side of the image.

THIS EVENT IS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE INNER WEST CREATIVE NETWORK.

What should I charge? This question plagues creative practitioners and arts no matter what industry. There are answers, but they are fascinating and complicated.

Working out what to charge for creative products and services can be a colossal challenge. Where to even start? What’s It Worth? is a practical workshop that covers the basics of figuring out the price point for creative work, including calculating costs and understanding the marketplace what to charge for creative products and services.

BOOK NOW via Inner West Creative Network website. Free for members.

With a specific focus on the arts and creative industries, this workshop covers:

+ The beginnings of the process and working out how much everything costs.
+ Working out the Unit Cost measurement, and its place to the costing process.
+ The value of time, and how to measure effectively.
+ Choosing the right pricing method for your products and services.
+ Understanding how to evaluate the marketplace with the right kind of research.
+ The Psychology of Pricing, and how it impacts on what you can charge for your work.

What do I get? 
All participants of this workshop also receive:

+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed full of additional resources and helpful links
+ A Workbook to assist with the practical elements of the workshop.
+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.
+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. We have a whole team ready to help!

All questions are welcome in this relaxed, safe and inclusive workshop. Participants are also encouraged to share their own experiences and network with their fellow practitioners. 

Who is it for? Creative freelancers, established practitioners, arts organisations. 

Who is presenting? 
Cat Dibley – Cat Dibley is a national and international creative producer with over 10 years’ experience producing dance, theatre, tours, and festivals. She has worked at major theatre companies across Australia, Europe, and the US and founded a theatre company in 2011, producing many shows under this banner for mainstage companies, festivals, and large-scale national tours. Cat has worked as a creative consultant, story producer, screen development producer, educator and mentor.

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.

Accessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com

Venue: Marrickville Pavilion 313 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204

BOOK NOW via Inner West Creative Network website. Free for members.