A one-day workshop for new and emerging creative businesses
“I found my dream may be possible today” Creative Focus Participant
The next Creative Focus workshop is on Thursday, 16 October, 9:30 - 18:00 at CIDS, 5 Oak Street, Manchester, M4 5JD.
To qualify for a free place, your business must already trading and be based in eligible areas of Greater Manchester.
To check you eligibility for Creative Focus and to book a place please contact Phil Northall on email phil.northall@cids.co.uk or call 0800 169 1143.
Is your business in its infancy? Or maybe you’re looking to take what you’ve got but change direction? We realise how easy it can be to lose sight of your goals. Could it be that a little time away from the rigours of running your business and some expert direction is what you’re looking for? We’re sure you’d like to chat to people in a similar situation too. Creative Focus can help.
Led by International Business Advisor, David Parrish, Creative Focus throws out the jargon and guides you through complex strategies in a relaxed, no-nonsense manner.
David shares with you his knowledge gained from working with hundreds of creative entrepreneurs as well as managing his own organisations. In his words: “I’ve learnt a lot from my direct experience of the creative sector. I’ve made mistakes along the way - and had some real successes. I went to business school and discovered some really clever ideas we can use to help your creative enterprise become even more successful.”
By the end of the workshop you will have had the opportunity to:
• Learn from presentations and the other participants in a friendly and supportive environment.
• Reflect on your own creativity, aims and values, and how these apply to your business.
• Assess you own business strengths and weaknesses and evaluate them in relation to competitors.
• Use techniques to analyse external forces, which could affect your business.
• Devise your own Business Formula by focusing on particular aspects of their creativity matched to selected market segments.
• Draw up actions plans for your business to achieve key objectives.
You’ll receive a complimentary copy of David’s book T-shirts and Suits too!
Here’s a snapshot of feedback from past participants:
“Well-paced delivery, obviously very well prepared thus very well executed. Good stuff! Would highly recommend it.”
“ For the first time I can now walk away with a clear goal and direction with my career”
“ I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop, the networking, the invaluable information and the relaxed and un-intimidating atmosphere”
“Talking to other creative people, sharing ideas, and learning from each other is really useful”
“Informative and well organised. Helped put theory into practice”
Read a review of Creative Focus by participant Darren Turpin here
Creative Focus is a free event (£50 returnable cheque deposit required)