Aesthetica is Launching: The Creative Business Skills Bootcamp.
This training programme will work with creatives to help them to launch, sustain and grow businesses across the creative industries and media arts in York & North Yorkshire. York is 1 of 25 cities in the world to hold a UNESCO City of Media Arts designation.
The 12-week course is designed to support creatives to develop and launch their businesses. It is free to attend and includes a series of workshops and masterclasses specifically aimed at start-ups. All attendees will be offered 12 months' free rent at the Enterprise Centre at York St John University to support that crucial first year upon completion of the course.
We want to hear from you if you are looking to grow your business in any of the following areas: architecture, film, fine art, gaming, XR, textiles, fashion and more. The Creative Business Skills Bootcamp is delivered partnership with Aesthetica, the Combined Authority and York St John University to uplift the sector and support sector growth.
Key topics: Branding, Marketing, Project Management, Developing Income Streams, Networking, Accountancy, Legal, HR, Sales, Negotiation, Business Planning, Scaling and Growth.
Speakers: Pablo Ettinger (Founder Café Nero), Edward Twiddy (Founder Atom Bank), Helen Marriage (CEO Artichoke), Cherie Federico (Aesthetica), Kit Monkman (Viridian FX) and more.
Deadline for Applications: 26 May 2024
Course starts: 11 June 2024
Free course x 5 hours per week - evenings only
More information and apply: www.creativeskillsacademy.org