Business Resources for Creatives
By The Biscuit Staff
FREE RESOURCES FOR CREATIVES!
Established by Charlotte Is Creative in 2021, the Creative Entrepreneurs Initiative (CEI) is made possible with funds from Wells Fargo and Mecklenburg County with funds allocated by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
We provide free, business education for Charlotte-Mecklenburg creatives through in-person and online opportunities.
- OPEN CEI CLASSES: 7 out 10 Spring & Fall CEI Classes are open for audit (for free) to Mecklenburg County creatives
- CREATIVE CONVOS: 1-hour, online talks & trainings led by subject-matter experts
- POWER PANELS: panel discussions & breakout sessions on essential topics for the sustainability of creative entrepreneurs
- A CREATIVE’S TOOLKIT: bite-size tips and tools for creatives
INSTRUCTOR DECKS OF PAST CREATIVE CONVOS
Did you miss a Creative Convo or do you want to brush up on something great you learned during one of our past Creative Convos? Not to worry, we’ve got you covered. Click on the images below to check out the detailed presentations put together by our past instructors.
Recordings of Past Creative Convos
- Storytelling for Small Businesses by Ralphine Caldwell
- Tips for a Successful Pop-up Market by Antonia Betaudier
- How to Build a Project Budget by Priya Sircar
- Tips on Hosting an Event by Makayla Binter
- Financial Planning by Rob Bacharach
- How to Read a Legal Contract by Karen Schuller Boardman
- Embrace Your Creative Worth by James Edge & Brian Li
- Amplify Your Event by Brittney Bogues
- Get to Know: CLT Black Owned
Thank you to LPL Financial and LISC for their support of Creative Convos.
A CREATIVE’S TOOLKIT
Check out some essential tips and tools to help you grow your creative business and endeavors!