Creative Cash

Date
Tue 2 - Sun 28 Mar 2010
Summary
Spend all your time being creative? Want to make some money from it? Whether you're an artist, DJ or graphic designer, the Creative Cash development programme will show you how to make a living from doing something you love
Venue
Business Development Centre
Venue address
7-15 Greatorex Street
City
London
Postcode
E1 5NF
Timings
10am-4pm
Entrance
FREE to Tower Hamlets, Newham and Hackney residents only
Disabled access information
Fully accessible venue
Information on public transport and car park
Tube: Aldgate East & Whitechapel. Bus: 196, 254, 205, 25

So if you're interested in becoming self-employed or freelancing, this is a great opportunity to find out how to make it a reality.

Everything from making a plan to finding customers and managing your finances will be covered, plus you'll have the chance to meet other like-minded people to discuss your ideas with.

A combination of workshops, panel discussions and one-to-one advice sessions will help you to:

Create a plan for a profitable future
Manage your money
Find the right customers to help your business grow
Develop some great marketing ideas
Keep up to date with the latest social networking and online tools.
Legally register as self-employed
Build a network of like-minded creative business owners
Increase your business confidence

You can apply for this free business development programme if you live or have a business address in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Hackney and are either ready to launch your creative business, or have just started trading (up to 18 months).

Creative Cash takes place 10am – 4pm every Tuesday from 2nd March to 30th March 2010, at the Business Development Centre in Whitechapel.

Limited places are available and will be allocated to eligible applicants on a first come, first served basis.

Download the application form here. Alternatively, email CIDA or call 020 7247 4710 for more details.

Creative Cash is supported by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and State Street.

'This course has absolutely inspired me to continue with my plans, by giving me the tools and confidence to really 'go for it'. Thank you!' Participant, Creative Cash October 2009.

'Planning…planning….action….evaluation. I'll be taking a hard look at exactly where my strengths are and what I want to be doing...Participant, Creative Cash October 2009.