Aug 24

Written by: Creative Northants
24 August 2011 

We’ve just launched our Autumn & Spring workshop programme. Have a look for some useful and informative workshops to help you develop your business.

Discounts
Early-bird: Book any event up to 1 month in advance and receive £5 off the normal price (£15 off the Changing Environment conference).
Multi-book: Book any 4 events and only pay for 3 (the cheapest event will be free)

Download a booking form here

The building blocks of effective marketing plans for small creative organisations Led by Caroline Griffin
Wednesday 25th January 2012, 10am – 4pm, Portfolio Innovation Centre, Northampton, NN2 6JD.
You don’t have to be a specialist to write an effective marketing plan. This session will take your through the building blocks of a marketing plan, and give you starting points and ideas for developing your own plan. Caroline Griffin is a specialist in audience development and organisational change in the cultural and creative sector.  In over 12 years experience, working in arts organisations and audience development agencies, Caroline has developed expertise in arts marketing, developing diverse audiences, using new technologies and the relationship between artistic risk and audiences. Cost: £25

Finance for non financial managers Led by ProHelp
Thursday 9th February 2012, 10am – 4pm, Portfolio Innovation Centre, Northampton, NN2 6JD.
Are you confused by accounts, cash-flow, balance sheets and budgets? Aimed at managers and entrepreneurs without financial training, this day training will demystify the financial world, its language and key concepts. Participants will end the day with an increased confidence to deal with financial reporting and planning and understanding the accounting process. Cost: £25

Secure headlines and media coverage for your business Led by Jessica Pilkington and Rachel Mallows
Friday 9th March 2012, 10am – 4pm. Portfolio Innovation Centre, Northampton, NN2 6JD.
Led by former journalist Jessica Pilkington and events specialist Rachel Mallows, Co-Directors of Northamptonshire's enthusePR, this session will combine theory and practise to instil confidence and knowledge when dealing with the press. By the end of the day you will know which press you want to contact, how to chat to journalists, how to secure great headlines and what makes a good press release. Jessica and Rachel are experts in pr and press, so benefit from the best and book your place today. Cost: £25