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Creative Business Wrap – October 2022

A slim budget for creative enterprise Let’s start with the October budget, which had little in it to note for small businesses, creative or otherwise. The government’s one big move

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Creative Business Wrap – September 2022

A spring in our step I always like September, with its earlier sunrises and warming days. It feels energizing, as does the fact that we’ve been busy with interesting projects for

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Creative Business Wrap – July 2022

Is there a future for Australian children’s TV?  Only seven local children’s television shows went into production in Australia in FY21, half the number of the previous year. An article by Meg Watson

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Creative Business Wrap – June 2022

Spotlight on creativity in regional Australia This month, we’re taking a look at arts and creativity in the regions, which has long been a part of Sharpe Advisory’s work. Over

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Creative Business Wrap – May 2022

Might a new government address employment precarity in creative industries? Change is the only constant, as the old paradox goes. And so with a new federal Government gingerly taking office,

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Creative Business Wrap – April 2022

The Irish are paying artists a basic income Interesting news from Ireland where the Arts Council has announced a 3-year pilot program that will provide €325 ($484 AUD) a week to artists

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Creative Business Wrap – March 2022

Wordle has charm, but will it bring in the dough?  Of course, I’ve been playing Wordle, quizzing friends and colleagues about their 5 letter starter words, sharing my scores when

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Creative Business Wrap – February 2022

DIY Re-Ply in NYC Let’s start with this good news story of innovative Australian design which combines foraging, zero waste, pivoting, political protests and social distancing. Three Australian architects gathered

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