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    The Business of Being A Creative: A Free Class

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    The Business of Being A Creative: A Free Class | Online

    Online Campus

    Online
    Anywhere
    Online

    Past Locations for this Class

    About this class

    Are you a creative in a job but looking to go out on your own? Are you already freelancing but looking to grow and make more money?

    Participants will learn the fundamentals of setting up a creative services business. Aimed at designers, copywriters, photographers, cinematographers, artist, editors, directors + musicians.

    We’ll cover the nitty gritty of running a business from best practices for winning new business through to practical tips to set up your finances.

    Takeaways

    • When’s the best time to go out on your own
    • Freelance vs Entrepreneur
    • How to approach and convert potential clients
    • Promoting + marketing yourself
    • Accounting and cash flow basics

    Prereqs & Preparation

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