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Azerbaijan Cultural Enterprise Workshop

David delivered a cultural enterprise workshop on strategic planning for leaders of creative businesses and cultural enterprises in Baku, Azerbaijan.   Commissioned by the EU-Eastern Partnership Culture and Creativity Programme, and working in partnership with the British Council in Azerbaijan, David designed and delivered the workshop with Georgian expert Shorena Lortkipanidze.   “The workshop was …

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University Lecture in Azerbaijan

David gave a university lecture at ADA University in Baku, Azerbaijan on the subject of “Creativity in the Studio – and in the Office”. His university lecture outlined different aspects of creativity that can be applied in creative enterprises and businesses in any industry sector. David spoke about a range of business models that can …

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Presentation on Creativity for Business Success

David Parrish made a presentation about Creativity for Business Success in Baku, Azerbaijan. He spoke about how creative entrepreneurs can use both a-Creativity and i-Creativity to grow their businesses successfully. In his presentation at Baku State University, he spoke about a range of business models that can be used in the creative industries and provided …

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Creative Economy Interview on TV in Belarus

David Parrish was featured as an international expert in a creative economy interview on TV in Belarus whilst working in Minsk with creative and cultural entrepreneurs. He spoke about the positive economic impact of the creative industries in the UK and other countries around the world in which he has worked, and emphasised the potential …

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Minsk Workshop for Creative and Cultural Leaders

David delivered a workshop for cultural leaders in Minsk on Strategic Planning in the cultural and creative industries, to help boost the Creative Economy in Belarus. Commissioned by the EU-Eastern Partnership Culture and Creativity Programme, David designed and delivered the workshop with regional expert Volodymyr Vorobey. Workshop participants were cultural leaders and creative entrepreneurs who …

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Business Success in the Creative Economy in Belarus

David Parrish spoke about Business Success in the Creative Economy in Belarus at an event in Minsk, Belarus. The event was organised by IMAGURU Startup Hub – a place for globally-minded technology ventures, investors and mentors. Located in the very center of Minsk, IMAGURU is built around two core areas: entrepreneurship and innovation. David spoke …

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Creative Industries Audiobook published

A new creative industries audiobook has been published to help creative entrepreneurs become even more successful. ‘T-Shirts and Suits: A Guide to the Business of Creativity’ is a practical handbook for creative entrepreneurs to refer to and find information, examples from successful creative businesses, and practical tips about using powerful business ideas in a creative context. It’s …

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Creative Marketing book selling world-wide

The creative marketing book ‘Chase One Rabbit’ is selling worldwide in eBook, paperback and Audiobook formats. ‘Chase One Rabbit: Strategic Marketing for Business Success. 63 Tips, Techniques and Tales for Creative Entrepreneurs’ is a creative marketing book that combines inspirational stories and practical techniques, inspiring entrepreneurs to make their businesses even more successful by using …

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Strategic Planning Workshop in Tbilisi, Georgia

Commissioned by the EU-Eastern Partnership Culture and Creativity Programme, David delivered a Strategic Planning workshop in Tbilisi, Georgia. Working in partnership with the British Council in Georgia, David designed and delivered the workshop with Georgian expert Shorena Lortkipanidze. Workshop participants were leaders from the cultural industries and creative enterprises in Georgia. The strategic planning workshop …

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Creative Industries in Laos (Lao PDR)

David Parrish met with Government officials to discuss the development of the creative industries in Laos (Lao PDR). He was invited along with colleagues from Synergy International to propose projects to enhance the successful development of the creative industries, cultural industries and tourism in Laos at official meetings in Vientiane. Photo: David presenting a copy …

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