Frequently Asked Questions
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The business courses cover a range of topics including startup fundamentals, entrepreneurship mindset, financial management, marketing strategy, scaling businesses, and creative business development. Specific courses include 'First Time Founder? Here's What You Need to Know,' 'How to Turn Your Passion Into Your Business,' 'Social Media Marketing For Startups,' 'Get Your Finances Sorted,' and 'Using Xero Effectively In Your Business.' Courses are offered in both in-person and online formats.
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Courses are taught by recognized entrepreneurs and business experts. Instructors include David Fastuca (Co-Founder at Ambisie & Recommendr App), Ben Nash (Financial Adviser and Founder of Pivot Wealth), Rhys Hayes (Founder of IE, Australia's largest independent digital agency), Sheryl Thai (Founder of Cupcake Central), and Janine Hendry (Owner of the Guild of Objects). Expert instructors like Mary Karolyi from The HQ Hub also lead specialized workshops on financial topics.
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Financial courses include 'Get Your Finances Sorted' which covers financial clarity, retirement planning, and business income growth; 'Invest like a Pro (Minus the Mortgage)' which teaches investment portfolio building without property; 'Using Xero Effectively In Your Business' for accounting software management; 'Cashflow & Effective Forecasting' for managing cash flow; and 'Simple Financial Record Keeping for Creatives' covering invoicing, expense tracking, and tax preparation.
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Yes, multiple courses target creative entrepreneurs. These include 'Launch a Creative Business like a BOSS,' 'YOUR CREATIVE BUSINESS | CREATING YOUR BRAND,' 'YOUR CREATIVE BUSINESS | BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS,' 'Freelance Filmmaking with Selina Miles,' and 'Simple Financial Record Keeping for Creatives.' There is also 'Well Crafted Chats,' a networking event for freelance creatives to discuss business tactics and collaborative opportunities.
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Course durations vary. Some workshops are 2 hours in length, such as 'A Workshop on Running Workshops' and 'Freelance Filmmaking with Selina Miles.' Others, like the '1 on 1 Business and Marketing Health Check,' begin with an initial 30-minute session. The 'Launch a Creative Business like a BOSS' course is structured over six detailed modules. Specific duration details are available for individual courses.
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Startup courses address entrepreneurial thinking, business planning, execution, and growth. Key courses include 'First Time Founder? Here's What You Need to Know' covering planning and progression, 'How to Think Like An Entrepreneur' focused on strategic thinking, 'Navigating Your Startup's Critical Years' addressing the first five years of business, 'Turning A Startup Into A Profitable Business,' and 'When Your Startup Isn't a Startup Anymore' which covers scaling beyond the startup phase. Additional courses address stress management, financial health checks, and growth from $0 to $20M.