Event of the Month

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Creative leaders: what qualities make a creative entrepreneur great?

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Why do some creative entrepreneurs succeed and others fail? Join us for our Zoom Dive with creative director Jade Tomlin as we unpick the qualities and traits that successful creative business founders have in common. You’ll discover the importance of drive, passion and patience, the power of saying yes, and how everyone has the power to reinvent themselves and carve out the kind of work they truly believe in.

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Creative business growth: seven invaluable books to guide your journey

Already launched your creative business and are now looking to grow? Arming yourself with the right knowledge and strategies will help. Check out this essential reading list that offers insights and strategies from some of the brightest minds in leadership, marketing, behaviour economics and personal development.

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Zoom Dive Recordings | How artists can develop an entrepreneurial mindset to sell their work

Trying to turn your art into a profitable business is challenging, not least because of the expensive commissions some art galleries charge. The key to success is to develop an entrepreneurial mindset. John Sewell, founder of the online art marketplace Cosimo, explains.

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Five standout designers at Paris Haute Couture Week 2024

Paris Haute Couture Week showcases some of the world’s top fashion designers’ most exquisite and imaginative hand-constructed creations. This year’s event, held from 24 to 27 June, featured many unforgettable collections, ranging from breathtakingly elegant to captivatingly eccentric. Here are five designers who stood out for us.

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Six top platforms for showcasing your creative work

Competition in the creative industries is uniquely fierce. As a designer or illustrator, it’s vital to create a knockout portfolio and ensure it’s showcased on the best online platforms. Here are six to check out.

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Masterclass of the Month

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Building Confidence for Business Success

This confidence-building Masterclass is packed with self-belief-boosting tools to help you overcome obstacles, adjust your mindset, build resilience and put yourself out there. It may leave you walking a couple of inches taller.

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Finance Basics

 

This basic introduction to finance explores the fundamentals for new startups. Learn how to set everything up properly from the get-go to avoid problems new businesses tend to run into.

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Leadership for Business Growth

Learn important fundamentals of effective leadership as you grow your team and scale your business. Pick up powerful techniques for refining your self-awareness, increasing your empathy and fine-tuning your leadership style.

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Creating a Unique Business Plan

This Masterclass takes you on a journey to developing a business plan that’s a true reflection of you. You’ll learn how to look at your past experience in a completely fresh way, to unlock new opportunities and revenue.

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Founder File of the Season

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How eight all-star founders got their businesses off the ground

Listen to the inspiring words of eight big name creative founders as they look back at how they started their brilliantly successful creative businesses from scratch.

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