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August 5, 2024 | Business Wrap
Artists’ incomes continue to stagnate: what will shift the needle? This month, Creative Australia released the latest iteration of David Throsby’s ongoing research into artists’ incomes. This issue, Artists as Workers, the first …
As this newsletter goes out, I will be taking a few days out for a family holiday after an incredibly busy start to the year. I’m looking forward to taking …
April 2, 2024 | Business Wrap
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 …
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 …
February 1, 2024 | Business Wrap
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 …
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 …
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 …
November 4, 2023 | Business Wrap
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 …
September 26, 2023 | Business Wrap
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 …
September 14, 2023 | big ideas
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 …
Read more about 12 big ideas for NSW’s arts, culture & creative industries
August 31, 2023 | Business Wrap
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
Days getting a little chillier? What a great excuse to seek out sunnier climes. Having just visited the beautiful Sunshine Coast, I can confirm it’s the perfect tonic for autumn. …
This month, I’m pleased to announce the launch of a new venture: Fletcher Sharpe Corporate Advisory. Co-founded with Ben Fletcher (MD of Generate), and advising on merger & acquisition (M&A) opportunities for …
