Creative Plus Business is ten years old, and we want to talk about it.

How Did We Get Here? is a look behind the scenes of what it truly means to be in creative business for a decade or more, featuring a roundtable conversation with three other orgs and industry leaders that have successfully navigated a decade of operation.

We'll reflect on what's worked, what hasn't, what we've learned, and what advice we would give to others. 

This isn't a highlight reel; it’s an honest look at the mechanics of longevity in our chaotic creative industry.

Part of our Evening Education Series. The series is delivered as part of our commitment as a Social Enterprise to devote at least 50% of our profit to making programs and education free or heavily subsidised for creatives and arts organisations.

What’s Included?
A 60 minute webinar with our amazing panel guests. Materials and links shared on the night will be sent out to participants along with a link to access the webinar on-demand. 

Who’s it for?
Creative and arts practitioners, freelancers, start-ups, and arts entrepreneurs from beginners to established (international sign-ups welcome!).

Kate is a highly experienced executive leader in the arts and cultural sector, having worked across a range of arts organisations, not-for-profits and community cultural development initiatives Australia wide. She is the Co-Founder, Executive Director and Board Director of Gold Coast-based participatory arts company Everybody NOW, where she has strategically guided the organisation through a highly successful period of growth since formation in 2015, reaching over 60,000 people in 200 communities across Australia.

Nick is an award-winning all-media producer. He has provided strategic thinking, content production and distribution for clients in the government, corporate and enterprise sectors. He has also written, directed and produced a wide variety of screen content. Nick is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Ten Alphas, a production company based in Sydney and Wollongong. He also works as an actor and presenter in a wide range of screen content and theatrical productions.

MTNS MADE supports and promotes the creative economy of the Blue Mountains through a membership platform, partnerships, promotions and events. In addition MTNS MADE facilitates tailored programs to develop emerging creative economies of the Blue Mountains. Over ten years, the organisation has become a successfully critical part of supporting and growing the creative industries in the Blue Mountains region.

Who are the Host? 
Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist, performer, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills, financial literacy and marketing.

What's Creative Plus Business?
We’re a national social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business.

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

WEBINAR: How Did We Get Here - A Decade in Business