CreativeD Small Business Development Programme
A new twelve month programme will focus on the needs of providers of creative services in developing their businesses through a series of monthly group meetings, practical workshops, one-to-one mentoring and networking events specifically tailored for providers of creative services.
The EU project that funded CreativeD came to an end in December. However, project partners believed that the network had very positive outcomes. After assessing different options it was decided to continue with the network in a twelve month programme to be managed by the Plato Network.
The group will decide upon the content of workshops but topics covered may include:
- Collaborative Projects: Working with other creative service providers on mutually beneficial joint initiatives
- Funds for creative service providers and how to apply for them
- Burning Issue: The opportunity to discuss with the group the challenges and opportunities that are faced in a business
- Sales: The group will be facilitated in increasing domestic and export sales through practical advice and workshops
The new group will have less than twenty members and will set its own agenda. It will be driven by two experienced facilitators, at least one of whom will have a relevant creative services background. Meetings will take place in a convenient central Dublin location.
Applications are invited from creative service providers who are:
- At least eighteen months in business
- Are based in Dublin city or county
- Work full-time in creative services, e.g. photography, digital media, marketing, graphic design
- Interested in working with other creative service providers to develop their business
Interested? Please email networking@plato.ie now. Deadline for applications – February 10th 2012.