Hear from Tim Haslam, Associate Director, Perks as he unpacks the basics for managing the financial side of your creative business.
Business Essentials is designed to empower emerging creative entrepreneurs with the fundamentals of business and financial management, helping you to understand what the numbers in your financial reports really mean.
You will learn how to build a budget that will act as a clear roadmap to achieving your financial goals and help you finish the financial year on top. This workshop will also highlight how you can use technology to gain efficiencies in your financial management and a clear picture of your financial position with insights to help you make timely decisions to scale and grow your business.
The session will cover a range of topics and conclude with a Q&A where you can dig a little deeper!
WHAT’S INVOLVED?
- Introduction & Fundamentals of Small Business
- Setting up a Business
- Business Budgeting Basics
- Record Keeping + Bookkeeping
- Employment and Remuneration
- Tax for Small Businesses
THIS WORKSHOP IS IDEAL FOR
For emerging South Australian artists and creatives wanting to set themselves up for success.
WHO CAN ATTEND?
Eligible emerging South Australian artists and creatives can attend for FREE. If you are no longer eligible you can still attend, for general admission fee of $20 which is payable when you book your tickets.
Click here for Helpmann Academy eligibility information.
ABOUT TIM HASLAM
Tim is an Associate Director of Perks, Business Services. His accounting career spans over 15-years and across a diverse range of industries including property, retail and wholesale, professional services, trade, healthcare, and wine. Having worked in a variety of high-profile commercial roles in the UK and Sydney, he has an innate understanding of the motivations and challenges faced by business owners, and an ability to connect and speak their language. Ultimately, he enjoys sharing the journey with his clients – developing a deep understanding of their business and affairs, navigating challenges, goal setting, improving margins and profit, building wealth, and consistently delivering to help achieve success. Outside of the office, Tim has a passion for music and playing the piano. He combines this interest and his skills in finance by currently serving as Treasurer for non-profit peak body Music SA and leading Perks’ involvement with the Helpmann Academy Creative Innovator Program as a presenter and active mentor.
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WORKSHOP SERIES 2023
Helpmann Academy is proud to run professional development opportunities for emerging creatives. Our Workshop Series 2023 aims to empower emerging visual and performing artists with practical knowledge to help build and sustain a successful creative career. Our Workshop Series will present guest artists, specialists and panels covering a range of topics such business essentials, income and funding options, marketing, and publicity, and more.
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