About
The Savvy
It has never been more important to create art – if you so desire. The world needs it.
But most creatives lack, or never get taught the simple basics of running a business… which let’s face it. If you are a freelancer, or have a side hustle, that is exactly what you’re doing.
We are building a community for our creatives and one where we all rise together.
There’s a reason it’s called show-business
There’s a reason it’s called show-business
If you want to learn about how to succeed in this creative career then this site is for you. I give you all the tools for marketing yourself, business skills and most importantly how to manage your income once it starts coming in.
Got no time? Read my book. Got a bit of time? Do the online course. Want to network with other serious creative professionals? Sign up for my 2 day workshop.
What exactly does it take to be a professional artist? Talent? Skill? The right connections?
Wealthy family? Stunning good looks?
All of that can help but there are no guarantees. They say it’s 10% hard work and 90% luck to “make it”. But even those who get a lucky break sometimes make bad decisions and lose everything. What if you could set yourself up for the best chance of optimising every single opportunity you were lucky enough to create and take advantage of? I can help you to learn business skills, how to market yourself to get paid work and how to manage your income when it starts to come in. Armed with these skills – you will place yourself in the best position to set yourself up for success AND to be a Savvy Creative.
“So refreshing to learn about the business side. That’s definitely something we didn’t learn about in drama school.”
“I have no idea about marketing and how to put myself out there in social media land. But this 2 day workshop was great because now I have some themes and ideas for ongoing content and ways to reach my audience”
“I’ve realised I was thinking about this all wrong. I wanted to give myself a year to do it all out and see what happened… but after the workshop I have a totally different mindset. It’s a marathon – not a sprint”.
The Savvy Creative Academy
ONE DAY EVENT: SYDNEY, 26th March
The Savvy Creative Academy is a one day event for freelancers working within the creative industries, anyone with a side hustle and students considering a career in the gig economy. With experts presenting on personal finance, marketing yourself and business skills to build strong foundations for a sustainable income, along with structured networking opportunities – this event is perfect for those looking to build their creative community.
We’ll cover:
Personal Finance 101
Marketing 101
Strategy and Content
Effective Networking skills
Agenda:
9am Registration
9:30am Welcome and Mission for The Savvy Creative Academy with Nell Nakkan
10am Tax basics for freelancers
11am Setting myself up for financial success
11:45am Morning tea
12:15pm Harnessing Marketing fundamentals to get clear on your brand with Alison Dean
1pm Lunch (provided)
2:15pm The power of strategy and content for a freelancer with Nat Lynch
3pm Panel
3:45pm Structured Networking in set groups
4:30pm Finish
The event will take place in the new Kirrawee Library, close to a train station and approx 30 mins drive from Sydney CBD.
All attendees will receive a goody bag, lunch and access to the community.
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