People tell me I’m lucky. But I’m not. And I’ll explain why. They say I’m lucky because I can choose the clients I work with. I’m lucky because I have the freedom to take time off work. I’m lucky because I’ve got a wonderful work/life balance. But it wasn’t always that way. In my first …
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Milan Design Week – online presentation on Innovative Diversification
David gave a presentation at Fuorisalone, the digital version of Milan Design Week 2020, in partnership with the WORTH Partnership Project. The topic was “The Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for Innovative Diversification” and participants also have the opportunity to take part in Open Forum online business advice sessions with David following his online presentation. In …
Better Online Pitching – presentation for APFI Finland
David delivered an online presentation on Better Online Pitching for Creatives International as part of a Pre Mission Briefing for a Virtual Trade Mission to Germany for APFI (Audiovisual Producers Finland). The online Pre Mission Briefing was hosted by Simon Preston and featured an in-depth presentation from Nicola Pinder about the German market for audiovisual …
Discounts and Free Access to Online Toolkits for Creative Businesses
See below for discounts and free access to online toolkits for creative businesses, plus special offers on books and other products. David says: “I work internationally to empower creative entrepreneurs to become even more successful by combining their creative talents with smart business strategies. This is my mission, my passion and my profession. I also …
COVID-19: It’s time to ‘follow the love’!
“Follow the love” is a useful tactic for managers in the arts and cultural industries during the COVID-19 crisis. What do I mean? Our relationships with audiences, customers and communities (as well as funders and sponsors) is at the heart of any arts business. We have built relationships with each of these, sometimes over several …
Creativity loves a Crisis! Two kinds of creativity to use during the COVID-19 crisis
During the COVID-19 crisis, managers in the arts and cultural industries need to use all their creative skills to survive and thrive. But how do we apply “creativity” to the business side of arts and cultural management? There are two kinds of creativity that can be used to survive, find new opportunities, and diversify during …
Instagram Live Conversation on Creativity with Zulfiya Abdukhalikova
David was the guest in an Instagram Live Conversation with Zulfiya Adbukhalikova, hosted by Impact Hub Almaty in Kazakhstan. “Creative Business Responses: A Conversation“ was an Instagram Live event that took place on Tuesday 21 April 2020. The conversation included a discussion about creativity in the creative industries and other sectors. David spoke about the …
Cash Flow Planning Spreadsheet – free download to use
David has published a cash flow planning spreadsheet as a download in a free toolkit product. This can be used as a cash flow planning tool to create a cash flow projection or cash flow forecast for your business. His presentation on cash flow planning and sharing his cash flow planning spreadsheet took take place …
Thought Leader – Book Featured in Top 50
Recognised as a Thought Leader in his field, one of David’s books has been listed in the “50 Business and Technology Books from Thinkers360 Thought Leaders”. The list of recommended books from thought leaders includes “Chase One Rabbit: Strategic Marketing for Business Success. 63 Tips, Techniques and Tales for Creative Entrepreneurs”. This highly regarded marketing …
Russian translation of ‘T-Shirts and Suits’ book
A Russian translation of the creative business guide ‘T-Shirts and Suits: A Guide to the Business of Creativity’ has been published. Impact Hub Almaty published the book in paperback and eBook formats in 2019 in Kazakhstan. This is the fourteenth translation of the book. The free eBook in Russian can be downloaded, printed and re-distributed. …