Sarai Mitnick writes on her blog “Making Time” about the constant challenge of balancing creative work and running a business. She uses the analogy of the Sailor and the Diver to describe two
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Creative Business Wrap – February 2024
February, sweet, February. The shortest of the months easily slips past without us even noticing. Except maybe for that mid-month candy and kisses blip, Valentine’s Day (you can choose your preferred
Creative Business Wrap – January 2024
And that, folks, was 2023. Good, bad or indifferent it is now disappearing into the rear vision mirror. But before it disappears completely from view, take a little time to
Creative Business Wrap – December 2023
It’s that time of year: Time to buy a diary for 2024, compose a witty but sincere out-of-office message, and check those school bags one last time for lost pieces
Creative Business Wrap – November 2023
Lately, I’ve had cause to drive between the Illawarra and the Shoalhaven a number of times. As you go past Gerringong and through Foxground, you get a beautiful view of the
Creative Business Wrap – October 2023
Question: how do you know if someone went to SXSW Sydney?Answer: they’ll tell you. I think that’s basically the vibe, isn’t it? If you’ve been inundated with content this week
Creative Business Wrap – September 2023
This month, I’ve been thinking about saying yes. Obviously, the Voice referendum is coming up, and everyone will make their own choice about that. Personally, I’m one of over 1,800
12 big ideas for NSW’s arts, culture & creative industries
It’s not often a government puts out an open call for big ideas. It’s even rarer for them to ask for big ideas about the thing we think about all
Creative Business Wrap – August 2023
Every so often, we attempt a Creative Wrap with a particular theme, and this month it’s about creativity and mental health. In recent years, there’s been a normalisation of discussion
Creative Business Wrap – July 2023
The new financial year started with me juggling running a business from home and supervising the kids’ school holiday activities. Fun but exhausting! Mostly exhausting. 😉 I did take time
Creative Business Wrap – June 2023
It’s funny how if you’re in business, you (generally) get two opportunities per year to stop and take breath: one at the end of the calendar year and one at
Creative Business Wrap – May 2023
Feeling the chill of an early winter? I definitely felt it over a couple of days in the Southern Highlands with the crew from Architects Edmiston Jones. A long term client of mine,