by creativeconsultancies | Jul 11, 2016 | Arts Business, Creative Process, Ideas, Planning
Now, I should probably contextualize this next blog by saying that it’s as much advice for myself as it is for you guys! One of the things I find hardest about running my own business is this concept of a business being a marathon and not a sprint. I really believe...
by creativeconsultancies | Jun 11, 2016 | Arts Business, Arts Marketing, Ideas, Planning
Increasing the helpful content on your website is something that Google loves when deciding whether or not to send people to your website. Google loves it because your fans, your audience and all those customers you’re hoping to reach love it too. A creative part of...
by creativeconsultancies | Jun 1, 2016 | Arts Business, Creative Process, Ideas, Planning
I often bang on about outsourcing because for me it has been a total game changer. We have 5 kids and with no extended family nearby to ease the load and 3 businesses to run we have been forced to think laterally about how we manage our enourmous work and life load. A...
by creativeconsultancies | May 25, 2016 | Arts Business, Creative Process, Ideas, Planning
Getting overwhelmed by the amount of work you have on your plate as you attempt to balance your creativity, day job, family, social life and the business of taking your creative outlet more seriously is often par for the course. Even entrepreneurial types outside of...
by creativeconsultancies | May 13, 2016 | Arts Business, Ideas, Planning
Because thinking strategically and business planning is not generally in the comfort zone for many creatives, one of the most common challenges facing my strategy consulting clients and creatives who have been to my workshops is overwhelm. Once people get grounded...
by creativeconsultancies | Feb 28, 2016 | Art + Money, Arts Business, Ideas
So, you want to support the arts by offering opportunities for artist “exposure”? Before you pat yourself on the back for being a patron of creative souls everywhere, there may be a few questions you need to ask yourself first to make sure you are actually supporting...
