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Connecting, upskilling and empowering creative entrepreneurs
December 10 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Festivus for the Rest of Us
Join us for Festivus for the Rest of Us, our Christmas networking lunch for Scotland’s Creative Self-employed, Sole Traders, Portfolio Careerists, Freelancers and Small Companies. Expect a glass of fizz on arrival before getting stuck into a delicious two-course lunch, followed by the usual Christmas party shenanigans, including Secret Santa gift exchanging, valuable prizes, stress-free networking and even a visit from Santa, himself!
Enjoy Exclusive Member Benefits
We’re dedicated to being a member-driven community. That means that our members influence everything we do, letting us know what they need and how and when they want it. As a member, you’ll enjoy meeting like-minded folk from across the creative industries, gaining access to a range of unique events and benefiting from relevant discounts with trusted partners.
This isn’t about fitting into stereotypes. This is about connecting with other creative people on a journey and getting tailored support when you need it.
Priority & Discounted Booking
Never miss out on in-demand events again. Our full members get 3 days advanced
booking access and 20% off all events.
Curated Networking Opportunities
Fun, structured events for selected audiences ensure that you meet the right contacts.
Annual Business MOT
Meet annually with our creative business
advisors for a 1:1 session to review and plan.
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From the Blog
How to Build a Relevant Network Quickly
Networking doesn’t have to be all cheap wine, name badges and awkward sidling up. When done well, it can be both painless and hugely advantageous. Whether we like it or not, it really is who you know and if they like you; that’s what opens doors and makes things happen.
Don’t Book Your Christmas Lunch Until You Read This!
Those emails and flyers telling you to book now for your Christmas do are already arriving in our inboxes (can you believe it!?), but don’t book anything until you know exactly what’s deductible for you or not as a small business owner, self-employed person, sole trader or freelancer.
Laurabelle tells us how Design Your Practice changed her business mindset
This picture is one I posted on Instagram not long after I was properly freelance (I’d had a retainer for the first three months of freelancing). It sums up the confidence and excitement I felt for the future of my business, which is in large part down to DYP. Why did...
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Members Creative Crit
Calling all members in search of feedback and constructive opinions on everything from branding to new products to business ideas or pricing conundrums. Our regular creative crit event is a safe place to explore new ideas with peers who are in the exact same position. Think of it as a free focus group for your creative business. This event is FREE but pre-booking is encouraged to ensure places as spaces are limited to ensure everyone has time to share.
Network Like a Boss!
Love it or hate it, networking is a necessary evil in business. When built well and nurtured your network can accelerate every aspect of your business. Join networking expert and CEC co-founder Medeia Cohan for her honest perspective on how to network well and why it matters with this short, sharp lunch and learn session.
Problem Solving Session – November
Need someone to run your plan past? Have questions that need answers or unique challenges that need solving? Or just need a business MOT session? Schedule in to see our amazing in-house, creative business support specialist Sandy Thomson for a 40min, online, 1:1 session to get back on track.
Festivus for the Rest of Us – Christmas Networking Lunch
A Christmas networking lunch for Scotland’s creative Self-employed, Sole Traders, Portfolio Careerists and Freelancers to come together to meet, network and enjoy the festive season.