The Freelance Five: Business Basics for Creatives

Next date: Wednesday, 15 May 2024 | 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM

Learn all about the essentials of creative freelancing in this online session, delivered by Cat Dibley from Creative Plus Business. This workshop is the latest program delivered as part of the Maroondah Arts Collective, professional development for artists and creatives!

A career in the creative industries will very often involve at least one foray into freelancing – whether we like it or not! Everyone from curious hobbyists to regular employees will probably need to understand the basics – not to mention those who have deliberately chosen the freelance life.

The Freelance Five is a fast, fun and practical presentation specifically designed for creative practitioners and arts professionals with absolutely no business skills. It’s a workshop designed by creatives for creatives and facilitated by those who have lived the life and have stories to share.

Participants will learn all the following, with a focus on arts practice and creative industries:

• Setting up the freelance business properly, including registrations and ABNs.
• Getting ready to make (and spend) the money, using best practice and tech.
• Understanding how insurance works for freelancers (boring but necessary!)
• Making the deal legal and using MOUs and agreements as protection.
• Preparing for marketing, self-promotion and relationship building.

Links and resources will also be shared about superannuation, tax and licensing.

All participants will receive:

• Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder with additional resources.
• A practical Workbook to assist with the interactive elements of the workshops.
• Access to additional free webinars.

Event details

• Date:  Wednesday 15 May
• Time: 6pm to 8pm
• Venue: Online
• Cost: $5 per person. Concession fees available.
• Registrations essential

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