Creative Business Advice
We’ve tested and we’ve learned, we’ve talked to successful business owners and now we’re here to share with you. Real talk, practical tips, and creative inspo about running your own creative business.
How Your Small Business Can Reach Gen Z
As MarketLife’s marketing intern (and a Gen Z myself), I’ve put together seven simple tips to help your brand cut through the noise and connect with this generation. While you might not be the next viral sensation, you can be the brand everyone’s talking about in the group chat.
How to Hype Your Stall On Socials Before Market Day
You’ve booked your market stall, your products are looking great, and now it’s time to let the world know where to find you. Promoting your business in the lead-up to a market is just as important as what you do on event day.
Why? Because building awareness early helps drive foot traffic, increases the chance of sales, and makes sure your ideal customers know exactly where you’ll be.
Case Study: How Gamification & ManyChat Supercharged Our Secret Foodie Tour
It was part scavenger hunt, part bingo, and all flavour. What began as a simple idea turned into one of our most effective campaigns to date, blending gamification with clever automation tools like ManyChat to create an engaging and streamlined experience.
How to Take Professional-Looking Product Photos Using Your Phone
High-quality product photos are essential for small businesses looking to attract customers online. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to take and edit stunning product photos using just your smartphone.
Need advice for your creative business but not sure where to begin?
Book a free 15-minute chat with Creative Business Community. We can talk through where your business is at, answer your questions about social media, websites or marketing, and help you decide on the next steps. No strings attached.
Frequently Asked Questions
Creative Business Community exists to support artists, makers, designers, and small business owners who want to grow their creative businesses with practical advice and a strong local network.
We provide a welcoming space where creative entrepreneurs can learn, ask questions, and connect with others navigating the challenges of running a small business.
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Creative Business Community is a Perth-based initiative that supports creative entrepreneurs through workshops, networking events, educational content, and practical business advice. Listen to our podcast, head to social media or read one of our blogs for free small business advice.
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Yes. Creative Business Community offers social media services and guidance designed specifically for artists, makers, and small businesses looking to grow their audience online. We offer support for Facebook and Instagram.
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Yes. Creative Business Community offers affordable website design for small businesses, helping creative entrepreneurs build professional websites without ongoing management fees.
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Yes. Creative Business Community hosts networking events where creative entrepreneurs can meet, collaborate, and learn from others running small businesses. We also have experts available to ask questions.
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Yes. The Creative Business Community podcast shares practical advice, honest conversations, and real experiences about running a creative or small business. We cover topics like marketing, social media, pricing, mindset, and the challenges of turning a creative passion into a sustainable business. The podcast is designed to give makers, artists, and small business owners helpful insights and a sense of community as they grow their businesses.
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Yes. Creative Business Community offers one-on-one consulting sessions for creative entrepreneurs who want personalised advice about marketing, social media, websites, or growing their business. If you're not sure where to start, you can also book a free 15-minute, no-obligation chat to talk about where your business is at and how we might be able to help.