Free Online Workshops for Creative Businesses

• Do you run a creative business or are looking to start one?
• Wondering how to operate in the pandemic economy?
• Looking for hints and tips on promoting your business and finding a market?

The Business and IP Centre at Bolton Central Library is pleased to present a series of online workshops aimed at businesses in the post Covid marketplace. Whether you're selling products or providing services, these workshops will help you plan and thrive in this challenging environment. 

Business advisor Elizabeth White will deliver a series of workshops targeting creative industries which will look at how you can reposition your business, define your brand and maximise your market.

Elizabeth is an experienced business advisor and artist who works with all types of creative businesses. She is a knowledgeable and popular presenter of workshops for the creative sector and specializes in communicating business skills to creative people

Rebuilding your creative business after Covid

Wednesday 26th January 2022. 10am - 12.30pm

This workshop looks at the challenges presented to creative businesses by the Covid 19 pandemic andprovides strategies and practical tips to overcome them.

Book online via Eventbrite here.

Establishing a brand for creatives - how to stand out from the crowd

Wednesday 2nd February 2022. 10am - 12.30pm

Whether you're looking to stand out from your competitors or expand your appeal to a wider customerbase, creating a brand is a vital strand of your business strategy.

Book online via Eventbrite here.

Social Media for creatives – using the right platform

Wednesday 9th February 2022. 10am - 12.30pm

This workshop will help you communicate with your customers online and discover which social mediaplatform is right for you.

Book online via Eventbrite here.

Taking your creative business online

Wednesday 16th February 2022. 10am - 12.30pm

If you're selling a product or providing a service, this workshop, an online presence can be a vital part of your business. This workshop will explore how you can use the internet to establish a digital offer and build your business online.

Book online via Eventbrite here.

These workshops are aimed at supporting artists, makers and creative businesses in Greater Manchester, funded through GM Arts and Bolton Library and Museum Services.

The workshop is FREE for businesses in Greater Manchester, but places are limited.