Over the years, Sharpe Advisory has written and produced a number of resources on business topics for creative industries professionals. Our clients turn to us because we take dry and complex subjects and make them easy to grasp. Then we point out the steps needed to navigate through them. All in plain English.
All the resources below are free to download from the sites of our valued clients and partners.
Actually two pages (one page double sided!), but still a simple, easy to use cheat sheet for writing a business plan. Produced for Generate creative industry accounting specialists.
If you need a full business plan, here’s a straightforward, no fuss guide to writing one. Produced for Generate.
Cheatsheets on two topics which cause creative business owners so many headaches. Using the collective wisdom of the folk at Generate.
A guide to the ins and outs of the business of Architecture. Co-written with Ben Fletcher of Generate. (Ben has also written a guide to How to Run a Profitable Creative Agency, which is also well worth a look.)
A collection of over 50 short, practical articles on how to generate private support for the arts, produced for Create NSW. With thanks to co-writers Caroline Sharpen and Monica Davidson.
If you’re confused about your arts fundraising options, this is a great place to start. Produced for Creative Partnerships Australia.
Demystifying JobKeeper for the Arts. Produced for Australia Council for the Arts. Current as at June 2020.
The 9th edition of a guide produced for Australia Council for the Arts. Current as at June 2020.
Quick and easy financial ratios for NFP managers and board members to help decipher financials. Produced for Generate.
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