BUSINESS OF CREATING
GET legit
MONDAY | FEBRUARY 3RD | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM -OR- FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 7TH | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Business of Creating is a free in-person workshop series designed and facilitated by Create Birmingham to provide creative entrepreneurs and non-profit leaders with insights, resources, and tools to grow effectively and sustainably. During this workshop, you will stretch your CEO powers and learn the steps required to run your business in Alabama. You'll leave this workshop with tangible progress and steps to move your business forward.
Make More Money
MONDAY | FEBRUARY 10TH | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM -OR- THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 13TH | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Business of Creating is a free in-person workshop series designed and facilitated by Create Birmingham to provide creative entrepreneurs and non-profit leaders with insights, resources, and tools to grow effectively and sustainably. During this workshop, we’ll look at the financial goals you have for yourself AND your venture and set realistic breakeven points to ensure you THRIVE. We’ll examine your ongoing costs and upcoming costs to help you establish financial projections for the year.
Social Media Marketing
MONDAY | FEBRUARY 17TH | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM -OR- THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 20TH | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Business of Creating is a free in-person workshop series designed and facilitated by Create Birmingham to provide creative entrepreneurs and non-profit leaders with insights, resources, and tools to grow effectively and sustainably. During this session, you will learn how to use social media to reach your target audience and grow your business.
MAKING YOUR WEBSITE WORK
MARCH | DATE TBD
In today's digital age, having a website that not only looks good but also functions effectively is crucial. Specially designed for artists/makers and small business owners, this workshop will delve into the critical aspects of website and SEO analysis, focusing on user experience and search engine optimization. During the session, participants will have the opportunity to closely examine their websites from a customer's perspective. We will explore key elements such as site layout, navigation ease, content clarity, and overall user engagement. Understanding how your audience interacts with your website is essential in creating a positive and impactful online presence.
HEADSHOTS AND PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY
SEPTEMBER | DATE TBD
Turning your passion into a sustainable venture is hard enough. We know how thin the margins are for artists and entrepreneurs. It’s important to show your customer who is behind the business. It shouldn’t be hard on you or your wallet to get photos you love. Local photographer Ambre Amari has been capturing creatives in their element for years. She has the ability to make you feel comfortable and at ease and capture your true spirit. We love working with her. That’s why we decided to partner with her again to offer you and your venture affordable headshots. For $20, you’ll get a 15-minute photoshoot and a digital dropbox link with 5 photos.
VISION PLANNING
NOVEMBER | DATE TBD
PAST WORKSHOPS
ON DEMAND WORKSHOPS AND VIDEO LIBRARY
CREATE FOUNDATIONS: VIRTUAL / SELF PACED
We all find ourselves working very differently than we were a year ago. Whether it’s rethinking our daily routine to maximize our time and focus, reframing the products, programs, and services we offer, or reconnecting with our customers and patrons, there is a lot to work through. The constant need to adapt can be overwhelming, whether you are a small business, nonprofit, artist, or solo entrepreneur. That’s why Create Birmingham has developed this series of three self-paced workshops designed to help small businesses, nonprofits, artists, and solo entrepreneurs rethink their ventures and assess whether they are structurally sound. If you're interested in having Create Birmingham host this workshop in person with your network, please reach out to Jessica Moody, Director of Programs and Operations.
GET STARTED WORKSHOP
This fun and immediately useful, two-hour, hands-on workshop is designed to “kickstart” those who have an idea or “jumpstart” those who would like to grow and expand their business through a new product and or service. Whether you’re just getting started, stuck on a particular issue, or in need of a refresher, this workshop will provide the fuel needed to get you moving. This workshop is a low-commitment opportunity to understand what’s driving you, explore your idea through a business model canvas, and refine your model by learning ways to get meaningful customer feedback and start pursuing your idea today.
If you're interested in having Create Birmingham host this workshop with your network, please reach out to Jessica Moody, Director of Programs and Operations.
ROADMAP GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP
Feeling the need for an annual checkup? This is your chance! This workshop is an opportunity to establish goals with corresponding tasks and assess current needs for your growing business. Using a business model canvas as a guide, you’ll determine tasks and milestones over the next 30, 60, and 90 days to move your venture forward. This workshop is for current and aspiring business owners, entrepreneurs, artists, makers, musicians, and advocates.
If you're interested in having Create Birmingham host this workshop with your network, please reach out to Jessica Moody, Director of Programs and Operations.
VIDEO LIBRARY
Our webinar library is designed to provide arts & culture organizations in Birmingham and across Alabama with insights, resources, and tools to grow effectively and sustainably. These conversations, with guest experts range in topics including marketing, strategic planning, fundraising, board development, finance and legal issues, and community collaboration. They are tailored to the needs of arts practitioners, with in-depth discussion about strategies, opportunities, and challenges in the sector.
This video library is free to access.