If you are an artist struggling to make a living from your art, or you want to grow your creative business and network with fellow artists, this is the course for you.
Starting on 4 May 2010 for 8 weeks Arts Tuesday will help you grow your business.
Book now for the information session on 28 April by calling The Business Place eKapa on 021 425 7816.
Course Outline:
Week 1 & 2: Me Incorporated:
Contract with myself
Creating my vision
Handling fears
Creating my daily action plan
Week 3: The Whole Wide World:
Understanding global & local trends, responding effectively.
Week 4 & 5 & 6: Entrepreneurial Nitty Gritty:
Doing a feasibility study
Writing a basic business plan
How to register my business
Pricing my services / products
Sticking to a budget
Week 7: Selling Myself:
Learning marketing tips and tools
Understanding the promotional pyramid
Giving great customer service
Week 8: Using My Heart and Mind:
Developing my EQ (emotional intelligence) and SQ (spiritual intelligence)
Time Management
Writing proposals
More about the facilitator:
Cathy Park is an entrepreneur, facilitator and author. For the past fourteen years, she has been helping South Africans from all walks of life – bank managers, inner city artists, juvenile offenders - create working lives that are passionate, productive and profitable.
She has worked with artists and creatives for the past seven years. Her courses have helped over two thousand artists start and grow their own small businesses. Over fifty percent of these participants increased their income by 10–20%. The majority of attendees experienced increased sales and increased self-confidence.
What to bring to class:
Bring a workbook and pen. Notes will be provided.