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Starting Out
Planning Your Time & Project
Creating Contacts
Making Applications & Proposals
Market Day
Presentation Skills
The Next Step
Networking
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Starting Out                                                                                     Duration: 4 hours        
This workshop focuses on operating, financing and making a living from your creative practice and the practicalities of starting a business.
 
“A snapshot of everything you need to know to get started in business." Textile Designer / Illustrator, Glasgow
 
What to Expect
A whistle stop tour of everything you need to know about setting up your creative business, whether you’re just thinking about becoming self employed or have already started and want reassurance you’re on the right track.
 
You will explore:
  • defining your work: what you are offering and who you are offering it to
  • establishing a price and value
  • the costs you have to cover and setting a daily rate
  • which legal structure is best for you: self-employment, partnership, company or other
  • tax on income
  • how to draw up plans and budgets
  • how to start building your profile
This workshop is full of practical information, discussion and exercises so you can explore your ideas and share your queries. By the end, you’ll have greater confidence, a better sense of direction and a to do list.

"Very informative - makes you answer the questions you didn't know you had to answer.”
Actor, Glasgow 
Here is a taste of the workshop presentation. If you are booked onto the workshop you can also download a version with space for you to take notes during the workshop.




What You'll Get Out of It
In the words of some of our previous 1700 participants:
 
“A broad outline of business practice and advice”
“A lot about valuing myself and my work.”
“Lots about planning, money and self management”
“...what I need to do to get where I want to be.”
“...the knowledge that I am doing the right thing”

How to book
This workshop is free. Spaces are limited so booking is essential. For more information or to reserve a place, please call the Enquiry Line on 0844 544 9990 or email events@culturalenterpriseoffice.co.uk, unless stated otherwise.
 
Disclaimer: The event organisers may take photographs at this event and reserve the right to use any photos taken. They may be used in marketing materials, appearing either in printed documents or on related websites. Your consent of this condition is appreciated and will assist in the promotion of future events. Your attendance signifies your acceptance of these terms and conditions

Forthcoming Workshops Are Listed Below

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Dundee - Starting Out
in partnership with Wasps Studios
Tuesday 28 May 2013, 13:00-17:00
Edinburgh - Starting Out (FULLY BOOKED)
Thursday 13 June 2013, 13:00-17:00
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Edinburgh - Starting Out (FULLY BOOKED)
Glasgow - Making Applications & Proposals (FULLY BOOKED)
Dundee - Starting Out
Edinburgh - Creating Contacts
Edinburgh - Market Day
Dundee - The Next Step
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