Let's Talk Finance

Feeling overwhelmed by your creative business's finances? You're not alone. Many creatives and small business owners feel like they have to choose between their passion and their profit. This workshop is here to prove that you can have both.

"Let's Talk Finance" is an engaging and insightful workshop designed specifically for creative businesses. We'll demystify the numbers and cover the basics like cash flow management and bookkeeping best practices, giving you the practical tools you need to take control of your books and the skills to develop your financial management.

What We'll Cover:

• Finance and Your Business: Discover how your finances impact the rest of your creative enterprise

• Understanding Your Cash Flow: Learn how to track your money coming in and going out, so you can stop guessing and start planning.
• The Basics of Bookkeeping: We’ll walk through the essentials of keeping your financial records organised.
• Budgeting for Growth: Create a realistic budget that supports your creative goals and helps you save for the future.

Join us and transform your relationship with the money side of your business. You'll leave with a clear plan, practical skills, and the confidence to manage your finances so you can spend more time doing what you love.

The Sustainable Creative

This workshop is made possible by the Sustainable Creative's programme, which is supported by Creative Central NCL, funded by the North East Combined Authority and Newcastle City Council.

The programme provides a comprehensive package of support including access to creative themed workshops, networking events and 1-to-1 support from our team of dedicated business advisors, to help creatives set-up exciting and sustainable creative businesses.

The Sustainable Creative is open to residents of Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland who are aged 18-24 or those of all ages who are new to a creative industry.

Applications to the Sustainable Creative are now open! To register your interest, please click

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