CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP WORKSHOPS
THE BUSINESS OF CREATING
The Business of Creating is a webinar series 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 on topics including marketing, strategic planning, fundraising, board development, finance and legal issues, and community collaboration, will be tailored to the needs of arts practitioners, with in-depth discussion about strategies, opportunities, and challenges in the sector. Participants have the opportunity to submit questions in advance, as well as during the webinar, and are invited to book a follow-up Office Hour for a one-on-one consultation with Create Birmingham staff.
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.
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.