CO.STARTERS is an action-driven, collaborative process with a small and supportive group of like-minded people. Led by a facilitator who is an experienced entrepreneur, you’ll identify your assumptions about why and how your businesses will work and then talk to customers in order to validate your ideas. This approach enables you to rapidly uncover flaws in your concept and find viable models more quickly. You’ll leave the program with a deeper understanding of how to create a sustainable business, articulate your model, and repeat the process with your next great idea. Participants receive one-on-one time with the facilitators, support from Create Birmingham staff during and post-graduation, membership in the alumni network, and access to the CO.STARTERS Graduate Resources.

This cohort will take place for ten weeks from April 3 - June 12 (skipping a week for Memorial Day). Please note that in order to take the class you must register on our website. There are limited spots available. Class space may fill up before the start date arrives so make sure to register soon!

Starting a nonprofit organization can be an inspiring way to pursue your passions while giving back to your community and helping those in need. Launching and sustaining a nonprofit can also take years of effort and a great deal of determination. In this free webinar, we’ll discuss the steps involved so that you can better understand this process before moving forward.

The Business of Creating has been made possible by grants from the Alabama State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

You're an essential part of our film ecosystem, and we want to get to know you. Join Film Birmingham at the Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema alongside other filmmakers, local crew, industry professionals, and creatives. We would love the opportunity to fill you in on everything Film Birmingham is doing to make Birmingham a more accessible city to work and film.

Working in the creative sector can be a source of joy and a source of stress, often in the same day. Whether you are an independent artist or work in a nonprofit setting, balancing your work and your personal life is a constant challenge. This free webinar will cover steps you can take to find more balance, avoid burnout, and nurture that creativity that took you on this path in the first place!

The Business of Creating has been made possible by grants from the Alabama State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Could your creative business or nonprofit organization use a business plan? The answer is yes. Although you might not think of your work as a business, having a business plan can help you grow your revenue by conveying your unique value. This free webinar will cover the components of a successful plan so that you can best position your product or service and understand your market.

The Business of Creating has been made possible by grants from the Alabama State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Financial statements can be intimidating but they are essential to success, especially for small businesses and organizations without a surplus of funds in case of emergency. In this free webinar, we’ll cover the basics of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow. These three statements are key to understanding your financial health and making sound short-term and long-term decisions.

The Business of Creating has been made possible by grants from the Alabama State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

CO.STARTERS is an action-driven, collaborative process with a small and supportive group of like-minded people. Led by a facilitator who is an experienced entrepreneur, you’ll identify your assumptions about why and how your businesses will work and then talk to customers in order to validate your ideas.

This approach enables you to rapidly uncover flaws in your concept and find viable models more quickly. You’ll leave the program with a deeper understanding of how to create a sustainable business, articulate your model, and repeat the process with your next great idea. Participants receive one-on-one time with the facilitators, support from Create Birmingham staff during and post-graduation, membership in the alumni network, and access to the CO.STARTERS Graduate Resources.

This cohort will take place for ten weeks from September 11 - November 13. Please note that in order to take the class you must register on our website. There are limited spots available. Class space may fill up before the start date arrives so make sure to register soon!