"The Next Step" [Workshop]

This workshop helps you take stock of your established* business, review your achievements, consider options for development, kick start new plans, and renew motivation. “…good thought provoking stuff which will help in my future plans.” The Next Step workshop participant What to Expect The workshop includes exercises and plenty of discussion to help you examine the things that you are passionate about, those you are the best at and those that make financial sense for your future. You'll do one short exercise before the workshop to help focus your thinking and start the reflective process. This paper exercise will establish the skills, relationships, profile and rewards that connect your experiences to date and support your future choices. You’ll start by discussing your journey to date and the options that lie ahead. Download The Next Step Exercise What You'll Get Out of It Reassurance, clarity, confidence and greater understanding of how to progress the next stage of your business by identifying; the values which are indispensable to you and your business what changes could help you utilise time and money more efficiently what you want to consolidate or eliminate in order to move your business forward “Was a really good experience even for the fact of meeting up with other creative individuals in the same boat. Reassured that I am still on the right track even if I don’t yet have a lot of the answers” “Learned how to clarify my activities against time spent and income generated. These exercises will help me focus my business plan” “Began to explore what my real desires are in what I want to do against what I could achieve and generate a decent income” “Financial efficiency will be my new favourite phrase” How to book This workshop is free but we do request a £10 refundable deposit to secure your place. Spaces are limited so booking is essential. To reserve a place, please emailevents@culturalenterpriseoffice.co.uk or call 0844 544 9990, unless stated otherwise. *This workshop is aimed at individuals who have been running their business for 3 or more years. Disclaimer: The event organisers may take photographs at this event and reserve the right to use any photos taken. They may be used in marketing materials, appearing either in printed documents or on related websites. Your consent of this condition is appreciated and will assist in the promotion of future events. Your attendance signifies your acceptance of these terms and conditions. Forthcoming Workshops Are Listed Below If you would like to be notified when future workshops are scheduled please emailevents@culturalenterpriseoffice.co.uk

Aberdeen - The Next Step in partnership with Creative Cultures Scotland Tuesday 22 March 2011, 13:00-16:45

Could your business win a Grampian Award?

The Grampian Awards for Business Enterprise seek to encourage and reward entrepreneurial businesses and individuals.

Now, more than ever, is the time to shine and send out a positive message about your business.

The Grampian Awards are now open for entries to small and medium sized businesses in Aberdeen City and Shire.

The Grampian Awards are your chance to show everyone - investors, customers, suppliers and staff - that your business is an outstanding business.

If you think that your business could be a winner, register now at:

www.grampianawards.com

Closing date for registration: 31st March 2011

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Closing date for registration: 31st March 2011

NEOS 2011: 10th - 18th September
Visit www.northeastopenstudios.co.uk for more information

NEOS Co-op Postcard Offer

NEOS would like to offer you an opportunity to get 1000 full colour (one sided) postcards printed as a co-op print run. We have been offerd by J Thomson (The printers of this years NEOS booklet) the facility to get 64 A6 cards printed on one sheet of 350gsm silk card...
This means we are looking for multiples of 64 individual A6 card designs...NEOS are willing to offer the print & set up of a simple card based on your entry image, name and phone / email / web address...for £30.

If you are interested in having one (or more) cards printed - Philip Thompson (NEOS catalogue designer) will collate & set up the print document. He will be looking to take confirmation & payment before the 10th of August - in order that the print document can be set up and sent to the printers so you can have plenty of time to use your postcard(s) before NEOS begins. (Pick up of cards will be arranged once we have the numbers!)

Here is an example of the basic set up of Image + info.

If you have print ready (CMYK, 300dpi A6) artwork ready - Phil can set this up for inclusion too...

If you are interested, or require more information, please email phil@g-r-a.co.uk

Networking Opportunity with Creative Cultures & Cultural Enterprise Office

Creative Cultures and the Cultural Enterprise Office are working together on a short series of networking nights inviting speakers to introduce their creative practice and inspire discussion with the gathered creative community.

Creating Collaboration: A Process That WorksThursday 18 June 2009, 18:00-20:00Peacock Visual Arts, 21 Castle Street, Aberdeen, AB11 5BQ

How do collaborative relationships come about and evolve? What sort of resources do they need? What are the opportunities and challenges faced when collaborating whether within the creative industries or across others? What do you achieve when you collaborate and importantly where does this take you professionally?Visual artists Deirdre Nelson (Glasgow) and David Blyth (Huntly) will talk about why they choose to collaborate in their practice and explore the impact this has had on the development of their work and career.

Due to the space limitations, we can only accept 70 attendees for this networking event. The Cultural Enterprise Office are taking all bookings - so please email : events@culturalenterpriseoffice.co.uk or call 0844 544 9990 to reserve your space. This event is free.

Starting Out - creative busienss

Cultural Enterprise Office events

Aberdeen - Starting Out

19 March 2009 13:00-16:45

Aberdeen Foyer, Marywell Centre, Marywell Street, Aberdeen AB11 6JF

Still trying to get to grips with becoming self-employed? Or do you have a few years under your belt but want to check you are on the right track?

The Starting Out workshop is specifically tailored for practising creative professionals and offers an ideal opportunity to share the experiences and realities of operating, financing and making a living from your creative practice or business.

Aimed at anyone with an interest in working in the cultural and creative industries and wanting to establish a business in the sector. Starting Out workshops have attracted over 1200 artists, designers, musicians, filmmakers, performers, writers, photographers and community artists.