Professional Development
How to turn a chat into an opportunity
Conversation equals wealth if you know how to leverage casual encounters into marketing opportunities.
Are you tax-deductible?
Donations to individual artists are not usually tax-deductible, but crowdsourcing could provide new opportunities.
How to make the most of a mentor
A sounding board, a warning bell, or a beacon of hope: a mentor can be any or all, but only…
How to be ready for uni
Tertiary study can be a placeholder or real stepping stone to a career. Be ready to make the most of…
Super-commuters go the distance for arts jobs
Arts jobs are so sought-after some people travel two or three hours a day or take a monthly 20-hour flight…
How to develop awesome mentors early
A good mentor will help you fast track your learning, will challenge your thinking and will advise you in tough…
Webisodes: do they really get you into mainstream television?
The Katering Show is one of dozens of brand new webisodes competing for attention - but it comes with a…
The truth about streaming
Artists don't make much money from Spotify, but that doesn't mean we should all follow Taylor Swift's lead and quit.
Goal setting for creative businesses
Effective goal-setting takes more skill, discipline and self-awareness than simply following your dreams and expecting the universe to deliver.
Online platforms redefine work
If a 9-5 job doesn’t leave time for your creative work and your art doesn't pay the bills, a peer-to-peer…