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Are you an artist or creative practitioner living in South Tyneside? Do you dream of turning your passion into a thriving business? This autumn, our dynamic Free Business Start-Up Programme is designed specifically for individuals like you, working across a diverse range of creative practices including visual arts, crafts, digital arts, music, performing arts, writing, dance, and radio.

Unlock a World of Opportunities

Our comprehensive programme offers:

• One-to-One Mentoring: Personalised guidance from experienced mentors to help you navigate the complexities of starting and growing your business.
• Business Start-Up Workshops: Interactive sessions covering crucial topics such as vision and goal setting, market development, business modelling, and much more.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with members of the cultural partnership and fellow creatives, fostering collaborations and expanding your professional network.
• Signposting to Additional Support: Access a wealth of resources and opportunities within the wider business support community.
• Commissioning Opportunities: Gain exposure and commission work that aligns with your creative vision.
• Bursaries: Trial trade and establish relationships with customers through financial support.

 Engage, Learn, and Thrive

Our workshops are designed to immerse you in an entrepreneurial ‘can do’ atmosphere, emphasising practical learning through rapid prototyping, trial-trading, and extensive networking. Topics will evolve to meet your needs but are likely to include:

• Commercialise Your Creativity: Generating income from your art
• Making the Most of Opportunities: Building business through networking
• Business Planning for Creatives
• Developing Your Entrepreneurial Capacities
• The Art and Craft of Selling and Marketing
• Communication, Branding, and Sales
• Costing and Pricing Your Work
• Keeping it Legal and Protecting Your Creativity
• Financial Forecasting
• Finding Funding

 A Collaborative Learning Environment

These workshops are more than just instructional sessions; they are vibrant forums for peer exchange. You will share experiences, validate your ambitions, and support each other through the challenges of enterprise development. Using diagnostic tools and creative business models like storyboarding, metaphor, and mind mapping, we ensure a comfortable and engaging learning process.

 Sustained Support through Mentorship

Our mentorship programme is a cornerstone of your journey. With mentors who have the skills, experience, and connections you need, you’ll receive continuous support to keep up momentum and achieve long-term sustainability. Tap into your mentors’ networks, expand your own, and build a robust foundation for your business.

 Led by Experts in Creative Enterprise

Create North, one of the North East’s most established companies, leads this programme. With deep insights into the challenges faced by cultural, creative, and heritage practitioners, Create North has supported around 1,000 creative individuals and organisations over the past three years. Their expertise ensures you receive the best possible support as you embark on your entrepreneurial journey.

Join Us This Autumn

This programme is completely free to attend! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to turn your creative passion into a successful business. Join our Business Start-Up Programme this autumn and be part of a vibrant community of creatives driving innovation and growth in South Tyneside.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and transform your creative dreams into reality!

Register your interest now and one of the Create North team will be in touch to discuss next steps.

Ever wonder how some people make money from their creative work easily? It seems like they know a special trick to make things that everyone wants and know how to get their work noticed. But what’s their secret? What makes them different?

This workshop is for artists and creative people at any level. We’ll learn from successful artists how they make money while staying true to their creative vision.

During the workshop, we’ll:

• Learn from successful artists about how they make money and stay creative.
• Improve our business skills.
• Work on business things we’re not so confident about.
• Come up with new ideas for products and services.
• Learn to be smart about our ideas.
• Connect with other creative people and find support.
• Learn about ways to get money for our projects.

This workshop is a chance to come up with new ideas and find new ways to sell them. We’ll meet other creative people and build relationships that can help us in the future.

Don’t miss this chance to unlock your creative potential and make money doing what you love!

Ви коли-небудь замислювалися, як деякі люди легко заробляють гроші на своїй творчій роботі? Здається, вони знають особливий трюк, щоб робити речі, які хочуть усі, і знають, як привернути увагу до своєї роботи. Але в чому їх секрет? Чим вони відрізняються?

Цей семінар для художників і творчих людей будь-якого рівня. Ми дізнаємося від успішних художників, як вони заробляють гроші, залишаючись вірними своєму творчому баченню.

Під час семінару ми:

• Дізнайтеся від успішних художників про те, як вони заробляють гроші та залишаються творчими.
• Удосконалити наші бізнес-навички.
• Працюйте над бізнесом, у якому ми не дуже впевнені.
• Придумуйте нові ідеї для продуктів і послуг.
• Навчіться розумно ставитися до наших ідей.
• Спілкуйтеся з іншими творчими людьми та знайдіть підтримку.
• Дізнайтеся про способи отримання грошей на наші проекти.

Цей семінар – це шанс придумати нові ідеї та знайти нові способи їх продажу. Ми познайомимося з іншими творчими людьми та налагодимо стосунки, які допоможуть нам у майбутньому.

Не пропустіть цей шанс розкрити свій творчий потенціал і заробити гроші, займаючись улюбленою справою!

Are you an artist or creative practitioner living in South Tyneside? Do you dream of turning your passion into a thriving business? This autumn, our dynamic Free Business Start-Up Programme is designed specifically for individuals like you, working across a diverse range of creative practices including visual arts, crafts, digital arts, music, performing arts, writing, dance, and radio.

Unlock a World of Opportunities

Our comprehensive programme offers:

• One-to-One Mentoring: Personalised guidance from experienced mentors to help you navigate the complexities of starting and growing your business.
• Business Start-Up Workshops: Interactive sessions covering crucial topics such as vision and goal setting, market development, business modelling, and much more.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with members of the cultural partnership and fellow creatives, fostering collaborations and expanding your professional network.
• Signposting to Additional Support: Access a wealth of resources and opportunities within the wider business support community.
• Commissioning Opportunities: Gain exposure and commission work that aligns with your creative vision.
• Bursaries: Trial trade and establish relationships with customers through financial support.

 Engage, Learn, and Thrive

Our workshops are designed to immerse you in an entrepreneurial ‘can do’ atmosphere, emphasising practical learning through rapid prototyping, trial-trading, and extensive networking. Topics will evolve to meet your needs but are likely to include:

• Commercialise Your Creativity: Generating income from your art
• Making the Most of Opportunities: Building business through networking
• Business Planning for Creatives
• Developing Your Entrepreneurial Capacities
• The Art and Craft of Selling and Marketing
• Communication, Branding, and Sales
• Costing and Pricing Your Work
• Keeping it Legal and Protecting Your Creativity
• Financial Forecasting
• Finding Funding

 A Collaborative Learning Environment

These workshops are more than just instructional sessions; they are vibrant forums for peer exchange. You will share experiences, validate your ambitions, and support each other through the challenges of enterprise development. Using diagnostic tools and creative business models like storyboarding, metaphor, and mind mapping, we ensure a comfortable and engaging learning process.

 Sustained Support through Mentorship

Our mentorship programme is a cornerstone of your journey. With mentors who have the skills, experience, and connections you need, you’ll receive continuous support to keep up momentum and achieve long-term sustainability. Tap into your mentors’ networks, expand your own, and build a robust foundation for your business.

 Led by Experts in Creative Enterprise

Create North, one of the North East’s most established companies, leads this programme. With deep insights into the challenges faced by cultural, creative, and heritage practitioners, Create North has supported around 1,000 creative individuals and organisations over the past three years. Their expertise ensures you receive the best possible support as you embark on your entrepreneurial journey.

Join Us This Autumn

This programme is completely free to attend! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to turn your creative passion into a successful business. Join our Business Start-Up Programme this autumn and be part of a vibrant community of creatives driving innovation and growth in South Tyneside.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and transform your creative dreams into reality!

Register your interest now and one of the Create North team will be in touch to discuss next steps.

As creative people, we often undervalue our time and effort compared to other professions. This workshop aims to change that.

We’ll explore the true costs of being an artist and help you calculate your hourly or daily rate, ensuring you not only survive but thrive in your creative journey. We’ll discuss ways to make the most of every moment in your studio, rehearsal space, or wherever inspiration strikes.

Starting with your own creations, we’ll break down how to determine the value of your artwork for sale. We’ll cover all the factors to consider when setting a price. By the end, you’ll have the tools to create a pricing strategy that boosts both your profitability and confidence in your creative output.

This workshop isn’t just about numbers; it’s about recognising the value of what you create. Join us in reshaping how you value and monetise your creativity. It’s time to realise your worth and take charge of your creative journey.

Як творчі люди, ми часто недооцінюємо свій час і зусилля порівняно з іншими професіями. Цей семінар має на меті змінити це.

Ми дослідимо справжню ціну бути художником і допоможемо вам розрахувати вашу погодинну або денну ставку, гарантуючи, що ви не тільки виживете, але й процвітаєте у своїй творчій подорожі. Ми обговоримо способи максимально використати кожну мить у вашій студії, репетиційному приміщенні або будь-де, де приходить натхнення.

Починаючи з ваших власних творів, ми розберемо, як визначити вартість ваших творів мистецтва для продажу. Ми розглянемо всі фактори, які слід враховувати при встановленні ціни. Зрештою ви матимете інструменти для створення стратегії ціноутворення, яка підвищить вашу прибутковість і впевненість у ваших творчих результатах.

Цей семінар не лише про цифри; мова йде про визнання цінності того, що ви створюєте. Приєднуйтесь до нас у зміні того, як ви цінуєте та монетизуєте свою творчість. Настав час усвідомити свою цінність і взятися за свій творчий шлях.

Customers are the lifeblood of any business. Until you have customers you only have costs but trying to sell to everybody is bad business practice.

In this workshop, you’ll develop strategies to find those customers you’d really like to hook and learn how an understanding of their needs can help you generate sales.

You’ll develop a better understanding of the creative marketplaces you should target and we’ll put you into your customers/commissioners/funders/audiences’ shoes to help you see the benefits you can offer from their perspective. This will help you gauge the potential scale of your business and shape the development of your marketing strategy.

Having identified those customers who add the most value to your creative enterprise, we’ll look at what these groups are really purchasing when they make an investment, and we will explore the do’s and don’ts of selling.

Клієнти є джерелом життя будь-якого бізнесу. Поки у вас немає клієнтів, ви маєте лише витрати, але спроба продати всім є поганою діловою практикою.

На цьому семінарі ви розробите стратегії пошуку тих клієнтів, яких справді хотіли б зацікавити, і дізнаєтесь, як розуміння їхніх потреб може допомогти вам збільшити продажі.

Ви краще зрозумієте творчі ринки, на які вам слід орієнтуватися, і ми поставимо вас на місце ваших клієнтів/уповноважених/фінансувальників/аудиторії, щоб допомогти вам побачити переваги, які ви можете запропонувати з їх точки зору. Це допоможе вам оцінити потенційний масштаб вашого бізнесу та сформулювати розвиток вашої маркетингової стратегії.

Визначивши тих клієнтів, які додають найбільшу цінність вашому творчому підприємству, ми розглянемо, що ці групи насправді купують, коли роблять інвестиції, і дослідимо, що можна і чого не можна робити під час продажу.

Are you an artist or creative practitioner living in South Tyneside? Do you dream of turning your passion into a thriving business? This autumn, our dynamic Free Business Start-Up Programme is designed specifically for individuals like you, working across a diverse range of creative practices including visual arts, crafts, digital arts, music, performing arts, writing, dance, and radio.

Unlock a World of Opportunities

Our comprehensive programme offers:

• One-to-One Mentoring: Personalised guidance from experienced mentors to help you navigate the complexities of starting and growing your business.
• Business Start-Up Workshops: Interactive sessions covering crucial topics such as vision and goal setting, market development, business modelling, and much more.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with members of the cultural partnership and fellow creatives, fostering collaborations and expanding your professional network.
• Signposting to Additional Support: Access a wealth of resources and opportunities within the wider business support community.
• Commissioning Opportunities: Gain exposure and commission work that aligns with your creative vision.
• Bursaries: Trial trade and establish relationships with customers through financial support.

 Engage, Learn, and Thrive

Our workshops are designed to immerse you in an entrepreneurial ‘can do’ atmosphere, emphasising practical learning through rapid prototyping, trial-trading, and extensive networking. Topics will evolve to meet your needs but are likely to include:

• Commercialise Your Creativity: Generating income from your art
• Making the Most of Opportunities: Building business through networking
• Business Planning for Creatives
• Developing Your Entrepreneurial Capacities
• The Art and Craft of Selling and Marketing
• Communication, Branding, and Sales
• Costing and Pricing Your Work
• Keeping it Legal and Protecting Your Creativity
• Financial Forecasting
• Finding Funding

 A Collaborative Learning Environment

These workshops are more than just instructional sessions; they are vibrant forums for peer exchange. You will share experiences, validate your ambitions, and support each other through the challenges of enterprise development. Using diagnostic tools and creative business models like storyboarding, metaphor, and mind mapping, we ensure a comfortable and engaging learning process.

 Sustained Support through Mentorship

Our mentorship programme is a cornerstone of your journey. With mentors who have the skills, experience, and connections you need, you’ll receive continuous support to keep up momentum and achieve long-term sustainability. Tap into your mentors’ networks, expand your own, and build a robust foundation for your business.

 Led by Experts in Creative Enterprise

Create North, one of the North East’s most established companies, leads this programme. With deep insights into the challenges faced by cultural, creative, and heritage practitioners, Create North has supported around 1,000 creative individuals and organisations over the past three years. Their expertise ensures you receive the best possible support as you embark on your entrepreneurial journey.

Join Us This Autumn

This programme is completely free to attend! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to turn your creative passion into a successful business. Join our Business Start-Up Programme this autumn and be part of a vibrant community of creatives driving innovation and growth in South Tyneside.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and transform your creative dreams into reality!

Register your interest now and one of the Create North team will be in touch to discuss next steps.

Are you an artist or creative practitioner living in South Tyneside? Do you dream of turning your passion into a thriving business? This autumn, our dynamic Free Business Start-Up Programme is designed specifically for individuals like you, working across a diverse range of creative practices including visual arts, crafts, digital arts, music, performing arts, writing, dance, and radio.

Unlock a World of Opportunities

Our comprehensive programme offers:

• One-to-One Mentoring: Personalised guidance from experienced mentors to help you navigate the complexities of starting and growing your business.
• Business Start-Up Workshops: Interactive sessions covering crucial topics such as vision and goal setting, market development, business modelling, and much more.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with members of the cultural partnership and fellow creatives, fostering collaborations and expanding your professional network.
• Signposting to Additional Support: Access a wealth of resources and opportunities within the wider business support community.
• Commissioning Opportunities: Gain exposure and commission work that aligns with your creative vision.
• Bursaries: Trial trade and establish relationships with customers through financial support.

 Engage, Learn, and Thrive

Our workshops are designed to immerse you in an entrepreneurial ‘can do’ atmosphere, emphasising practical learning through rapid prototyping, trial-trading, and extensive networking. Topics will evolve to meet your needs but are likely to include:

• Commercialise Your Creativity: Generating income from your art
• Making the Most of Opportunities: Building business through networking
• Business Planning for Creatives
• Developing Your Entrepreneurial Capacities
• The Art and Craft of Selling and Marketing
• Communication, Branding, and Sales
• Costing and Pricing Your Work
• Keeping it Legal and Protecting Your Creativity
• Financial Forecasting
• Finding Funding

 A Collaborative Learning Environment

These workshops are more than just instructional sessions; they are vibrant forums for peer exchange. You will share experiences, validate your ambitions, and support each other through the challenges of enterprise development. Using diagnostic tools and creative business models like storyboarding, metaphor, and mind mapping, we ensure a comfortable and engaging learning process.

 Sustained Support through Mentorship

Our mentorship programme is a cornerstone of your journey. With mentors who have the skills, experience, and connections you need, you’ll receive continuous support to keep up momentum and achieve long-term sustainability. Tap into your mentors’ networks, expand your own, and build a robust foundation for your business.

 Led by Experts in Creative Enterprise

Create North, one of the North East’s most established companies, leads this programme. With deep insights into the challenges faced by cultural, creative, and heritage practitioners, Create North has supported around 1,000 creative individuals and organisations over the past three years. Their expertise ensures you receive the best possible support as you embark on your entrepreneurial journey.

Join Us This Autumn

This programme is completely free to attend! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to turn your creative passion into a successful business. Join our Business Start-Up Programme this autumn and be part of a vibrant community of creatives driving innovation and growth in South Tyneside.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and transform your creative dreams into reality!

Register your interest now and one of the Create North team will be in touch to discuss next steps.

Are you an artist or creative practitioner living in South Tyneside? Do you dream of turning your passion into a thriving business? This autumn, our dynamic Free Business Start-Up Programme is designed specifically for individuals like you, working across a diverse range of creative practices including visual arts, crafts, digital arts, music, performing arts, writing, dance, and radio.

Unlock a World of Opportunities

Our comprehensive programme offers:

• One-to-One Mentoring: Personalised guidance from experienced mentors to help you navigate the complexities of starting and growing your business.
• Business Start-Up Workshops: Interactive sessions covering crucial topics such as vision and goal setting, market development, business modelling, and much more.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with members of the cultural partnership and fellow creatives, fostering collaborations and expanding your professional network.
• Signposting to Additional Support: Access a wealth of resources and opportunities within the wider business support community.
• Commissioning Opportunities: Gain exposure and commission work that aligns with your creative vision.
• Bursaries: Trial trade and establish relationships with customers through financial support.

 Engage, Learn, and Thrive

Our workshops are designed to immerse you in an entrepreneurial ‘can do’ atmosphere, emphasising practical learning through rapid prototyping, trial-trading, and extensive networking. Topics will evolve to meet your needs but are likely to include:

• Commercialise Your Creativity: Generating income from your art
• Making the Most of Opportunities: Building business through networking
• Business Planning for Creatives
• Developing Your Entrepreneurial Capacities
• The Art and Craft of Selling and Marketing
• Communication, Branding, and Sales
• Costing and Pricing Your Work
• Keeping it Legal and Protecting Your Creativity
• Financial Forecasting
• Finding Funding

 A Collaborative Learning Environment

These workshops are more than just instructional sessions; they are vibrant forums for peer exchange. You will share experiences, validate your ambitions, and support each other through the challenges of enterprise development. Using diagnostic tools and creative business models like storyboarding, metaphor, and mind mapping, we ensure a comfortable and engaging learning process.

 Sustained Support through Mentorship

Our mentorship programme is a cornerstone of your journey. With mentors who have the skills, experience, and connections you need, you’ll receive continuous support to keep up momentum and achieve long-term sustainability. Tap into your mentors’ networks, expand your own, and build a robust foundation for your business.

 Led by Experts in Creative Enterprise

Create North, one of the North East’s most established companies, leads this programme. With deep insights into the challenges faced by cultural, creative, and heritage practitioners, Create North has supported around 1,000 creative individuals and organisations over the past three years. Their expertise ensures you receive the best possible support as you embark on your entrepreneurial journey.

Join Us This Autumn

This programme is completely free to attend! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to turn your creative passion into a successful business. Join our Business Start-Up Programme this autumn and be part of a vibrant community of creatives driving innovation and growth in South Tyneside.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and transform your creative dreams into reality!

Register your interest now and one of the Create North team will be in touch to discuss next steps.