Current Work
Now Is The Best Time To Start A Creative Business
30 June 2011 6pm – 9pm, Auditorium 4, University of Derby, Markeaton Street, Derby
Given the current economic situation, is this really a good time to start a creative business? And if we do decide to go ahead what sort of support is available?
Making Creativity Pay 2011
The Enterprise Centre, University of Derby, June and July 2011
Do you want to run a creative business, make a living from selling your work, or work as a creative freelancer?
The Monthly Fix
Tuesday 10th May 2011, 6-8pm, The Enterprise Centre, Bridge Street, Derby DE1 3LB
Ever felt alone in your creative business and unsure how to deal with the challenges you face? Come and get a Monthly Fix by exploring solutions with other creatives and a business expert.
Reaching More Customers Through Social Media
Thursday May 5th, 4-7pm at The Screen Room, Phoenix Square, Leicester, for participants of the Creative Enterprise Hub programme.
Have you noticed how some people are using Blogging, Youtube, Twitter and Facebook to reach a whole new range of new customers for their business? Ever wondered how they do it? And whether you could too?
The Monthly Fix
Tuesday 12th April 2011, 6-8pm, The Enterprise Centre, Bridge Street, Derby DE1 3LB
Ever felt alone in your creative business and unsure how to deal with the challenges you face? Come and get a Monthly Fix by exploring solutions with other creatives and a business expert.
It Started With A Chat
Thursday 17th March 2011, 9.30-4.30, University of Loughborough – For those on the Enterprise Inc. programme
Developing a successful business means building working relationships and we are often told that ‘networking’ is an important part of business practice. But what exactly is ‘networking’ and how can you prepare to make the best of it? This interactive workshop aims to untangle some of the misconceptions that sometimes surround the concept of ‘networking’ and to offer practical content and exercises that will help you to use networking in a positive way to develop your business.
How Not To Hate All Your Clients
Thursday March 10th 5.30pm – 7.00pm, Friar Gate Studios, Ford Street, Derby,DE1 1EE
The success of commissioned work depends as much on handling client relationships as on the quality of the work produced.
The Monthly Fix
Tuesday 8th March 2011, 6-8pm, The Enterprise Centre, Bridge Street, Derby DE1 3LB
Ever felt alone in your creative business and unsure how to deal with the challenges you face? Come and get a Monthly Fix by exploring solutions with other creatives and a business expert.
Effective Networking and Communication Skills
Thursday 17 February 2011 2 – 4pm Phoenix Square, Midland Street, Leicester, LE1 1TG
Do you cringe at the thought of networking events? Cower in the corner? Or get stuck for conversation? Do you meet lots of new people at networking events but never seem to generate any leads or sales?
Doing Something New – Starting A Creative Business
Thursday 10th February 2011, 1-4pm, The Enterprise Centre, Bridge Street, Derby DE1 3LB
Enterprise, new businesses and the creative sector are key to the future of Derbyshire’s economy. More people are needed to create and sustain creative businesses and employment and you could be one of them.