Let's make your talents count!
Unleash your creative potential. Make money from your talents. Create magic & live your ideal creative life....with me as your mentor, guide & cheerleader.
The Creative Business Hub
Content & community
tailor-made for creatives
by a creative {that's me!}
Life & business as a creative can be JOYFUL, EXPANSIVE & PROFITABLE.
You just need to:
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Ditch the Starving Artist mentality
It's such a common attitude that society has embedded into our collective psyche: art isn't a real job, you'll be poor, selling is selling out, you should only do it for love/pizza/exposure, nobody will pay for that....bla, bla, bla....
Start telling a NEW story. YOUR story. Unshackle yourself from other people's beliefs and follow in the footsteps of COUNTLESS creatives who make money from their talents. It's possible for you too. -
Unapologetically own your dreams, ambitions & potential
It can be hard to say "I am an Artist" or "I am a Successful Creative" - yes, with CAPITAL letters! You fear ridicule. You worry you're not qualified enough. Change, growth and acceptance can be confronting. Or maybe you're suffering from comparisonitis.
I am here to help you CLAIM your creativity and feel comfortable being whoever you want to be or are destined to be. The world is YOUR oyster! -
Find clarity & direction
You've been in business for a while, but things have stagnated. Stuck in a rut. You've lost your mojo. Burn-out is looming. Things are getting on top of you and you can't see the wood for the trees. There's got to be a better way!
Discover NEW ways to run your business, deal with clients and embrace your creativity. Find the JOY again and the excitement of what's possible. You just need fresh eyes, a new perspective and ideas you hadn't considered before.
Emma is a fire cracker. With years of experience under her belt, Emma is an empathetic and inspiring personality to lead other creative professionals in growing and refining their businesses.
It's time to revolutionise
your life & business...
This is NOT your average, generic business course or program. Everything inside The Creative Business Hub is tailor-made for creatives. From a creative perspective.
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Discover how to run a creative business & live your ideal lifestyle without compromise.
We are not here to work, work, work. We're here to lead good, enjoyable lives while making money from our creativity. I am a huge advocate for Lifestyle Businesses, and I'll teach you how to create one for yourself.
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Be the creative you've always dreamed about becoming.
I host creative classes, inspire you with resources & encourage you to explore your own creative practise beyond your career or day-to-day responsibilities. There's a whole module on evolving your creative voice, aesthetic & direction.
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Find your niche and how to market to your ideal clients.
No, finding your niche is NOT what you've been told by more generic business coaches! It's much easier & natural for us creatives....
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Learn proven ways to price your work, package your talents & get paid properly.
Money is a positive motivator, and if you're not pricing or packaging your work properly, you're not feeling the financial joy you deserve!
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Stop working for free (or exposure) and create firm but friendly boundaries.
Boundaries are not restraints. Having boundaries does not make you a meanie. They allow creativity to flourish and confidence to grow. Saying No to working for free (or 'exposure') is easy when you have friendly boundaries in place.
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Manage your money and stop stressing about your finances.
Stop burying your head in the sand - numbers don't have to be scary. I walk you through gentle ways to manage your money and discover abundance.
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Get expert advice on copyright, SEO, social media, approaching galleries, developing your creativity & more...
You have access to a whole library of masterclasses run by industry experts at your finger tips. Plus, benefit from the free, no-obligation sessions many of them offer.
I started my creative business journey way back in 1999, when I sold my artwork on market stalls, in cafes and then exhibited in London & Geneva. Today I run a design business with clients globally.
Over the years, I've had many businesses using my creativity: ran kids' art camps, taught watercolour, opened a shop selling my printed fabrics, launched a tech start-up that took me to Silicon Valley, and eventually I went online with my business.
I've learnt the art of the pivot and have reinvented myself many times over 25 years, with my creative talents at the heart of everything I do.
My work has been featured in Vogue Living, House & Garden, The Sunday Times. I've been interviewed on countless podcasts, and been a finalist and won awards.
I'm also a judge for the Ausmumpreneur Awards, for the Creative Entrepreneur Category. And I was invited to be a mentor at The Branson Centre For Entrepreneurship.
Today, I live on the coast just south of Sydney, Australia & run Bespoke Backdrops & Branding, a successful branding & video backdrop design business.
So, when it comes to running a joyous and profitable creative business, I've been there, done that and got the t-shirt. I truly know my stuff!
Plus, I'm a mother of 2 now-adult children, so I truly understand the juggle and balance needed to be present for both my family and my business.
What's included:
Instant Access Business Training
8 modules, on demand. No need to wait for drip-content. Dive right in. Go through them all or pick and choose what you need, when you need.
VALUE = $400 per year
Live Group Mentoring Sessions
Join me in person for our monthly Zoom sessions. Each month I teach new content followed by discussion. Come with your questions, challenges or celebrate your wins with us. Join live or catch the replay.
VALUE = $1,800 per year
Co-Working & Creativity Sessions
Co-working: we meet online to work companionably to get stuff DONE.
Creativity sessions: classes, tutorials and sessions aimed at expanding your creative range.
VALUE = $400 per year
Belong to a Community
The private Facebook group offers direct access to me & your fellow creatives. Surround yourself with creatives just like you.
Share your business, tell us your news, ask for help or offer support. And yes, you can share your links or promote your work ~ this is a business community and I encourage members to work together, buy from each other, collaborate and find business buddies.
VALUE = Priceless
Guest Expert Speakers & Training
The Speaker Series is free to all members & past trainings are available on demand inside the membership area.
Past topics include: legals & copyright, social media, bookkeeping, how to hire a VA, mythbusting SEO, your career & business strengths, developing your creative style, approaching galleries... Come live or catch the replay.
VALUE = $600 per year
Life-Time Access
Once you join The Creative Business Hub, you'll have access to me and the membership for life. You get all the content upgrades for free. You get all the sessions and masterclasses for free. Any cool new stuff I offer in the future....yes, you get it for free. Plus, no matter how many price rises the membership goes through, you never need to worry. You've paid. No ongoing costs ever!
VALUE = Priceless
Join to find clarity, direction & ongoing support
Inside The Creative Business Hub
Are you ready to transform your business and life?
Get $3,200 annual value by joining today for just one payment of $900.
Or spread the costs with a 6-month payment plan of $158.
With NO ongoing payments or nasty auto-renew surprises.
Pay & Stay!
Testimonials
Flexible & Self-Paced.
I like that it’s self-paced learning online – I have three children & do not have a consistent schedule.
I can pick and choose based on where I am at in my personal art & business journey.
As soon as I heard Emma was launching this membership, I was in!
Perfect For Getting Started or Refining Your Business.
The members in the community are incredibly encouraging and genuine – it reflects Emma's leadership!!
There is a massive amount of insight available for anyone who wants to learn quickly.
Plus, with live calls and conversations – it really ticks off all the boxes. Great for someone starting out & working on the building blocks of their business.
Embrace Your Hidden Creativity.
It is so worth the investment.
I felt like a fraud when I joined because I wasn't running a creative business yet.
But now I am back to my photography, writing a book and dabbling in watercolor painting.
Accountability & Availability.
The Creative Business Hub is amazing. With so much going on in my life, it's so refreshing to go over the videos & check in when I need to.
A Safe Space with Zero Overwhelm.
It's like being in a super funky, safe space, full of creative genius & knowledge that excites me to step over my own hurdles. No push or overwhelm - just 100% support from Emma & the collective.
Open Up To New Possibilities.
I am loving the membership. I can feel the magic gently and organically enveloping me, and helping my heart & mind open to new & exciting opportunities.
Is The Creative Business Hub right for you?
It can be tricky deciding if a program or membership is the right choice. You're not sure whether the information or advice is relevant for your business. Maybe you don't know if you're even eligible to call yourself a creative....don't worry, I've got your back here.
This is right for you if....
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You currently run a creative business or are planning to start one.
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You want to find a new creative path & explore your opportunities.
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You're a project or service-based creative: artist, designer, photographer, educator, illustrator, tattooist, crafter or maker.
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This membership is also for creatives who deliver a custom product or experience: artist, florist, interior decorator, writer, MUA, perfumer, healer or creative thinker.
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You feel like a round peg in a square hole in other business communities & courses. We creatives think differently & need to stick together!
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You identify as a creative person. All genders & expressions of your creative self are welcome.
This is not right for you if....
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You run an MLM or franchise business (I have no experience in this & can't help you, sadly)
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You're seeking spiritual or personal development guidance through creativity (I recommend reading The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron)
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You need in-depth training on technical aspects of business (website building, FB ads, software etc).
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You're looking for income promises or results:
I will never talk about 5, 6 or 7 figure business. But you will learn about making money in a sustainable and solid manner.
14 Day Money Back Guarantee
My promise to you - if you're not happy with The Creative Business Hub, I will refund you the full amount paid no questions asked. You don't need to show me any 'homework' or explain why my mentorship program isn't right for you.
Choose your plan & join us today.
Choices, choices...we all love choices!
Most Flexible
AUD
80
12 x $80 monthly payments
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Spread the payments over 12 months.
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Access to the full membership program.
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Life-time access.
Best Value
AUD
900
Pay once and SAVE
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Pay in full and save. No ongoing payments.
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Access to the full membership program.
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Life-time access.
Supersize Me
AUD
1,600
3 x $560 instalment payment plan
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4 x 1 hour private mentoring sessions with me.
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Access to the full membership program.
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Life-time access.
FAQ
How long do I have access for?
You will have lifetime, ongoing access to the materials, the private Facebook Group, live mentoring & coworking sessions and The Speaker Series.
The beauty of this membership is that you will have ongoing support when YOU need it.
Please note that lifetime access refers to the life of the program and not my or your life!
If I chose to close down the program, you will no longer have access. Though don’t worry I am not planning on doing this anytime soon and if I do, you will get plenty of notice.
When does the program start?
Great news…it’s ever-green and you can join the program at any time. There is no start or finish date. And you have lifetime access too!
What happens once I pay?
Once you’ve paid, I will send you a Welcome Email with your login details. You’ll get instant access to the membership area, where all the videos, transcripts, PDF and resources are found.
You can log in at any time, and go through the content at your own pace and in any order. You can go back to the same topic as often as you want. This really is a choose your own adventure style of delivery.
You can also click a link inside the Welcome Email to the Private Facebook Group called The Creative Business Hub Members Only. The Facebook group will be your daily hangout to ask questions, interact with me and your fellow Hubsters and gain access to special content, lives and bonus materials.
Every month, I’ll send you an invite to join me for the group mentoring session on Zoom. Bring your wins, challenges, and questions. I’ve been part of many Zoom networking, mentoring & mastermind sessions, and the group dynamic is priceless. We all learn from each other!
You will also get invites to our monthly Co-Working & Accountability sessions, and quarterly Speaker Series masterclasses, both held on Zoom.
If you have signed up for the 1:1 mentoring, I’ll get in contact with you personally via email and send you my calendar link, for you to book a date and time to suit you best.
Am I eligible to join this creative group?
If you've read this far, and you're still interested to join, then I would hazard a guess that you are perfectly eligible.
Apart from the obvious examples of creative people in business (designers, artists, photographers, writers etc) we have members who are coaches and mentors. Deep down they feel they are creatives and have found that standard business advice or communities simply don't feel right. They are looking to explore new ways of doing business.
If you identify as a creative, in whichever capacity, whether through thought or deed, you are eligible. If you love surrounding yourself with creative minds and people who create beauty and meaning through their work, you are eligible.
If you're still not sure, book a quick chat with me. There's no obligation to join, just sometimes it's easier to talk before making a decision.
I don't have a creative business yet - will this work for me?
Yes, this program is specifically designed for all stages of business, including starting out. There is a whole module on starting a business with solid foundations. Even if you have an established business, it's good to review your business basics.
And as your business develops, you will have plenty of content & ongoing support to help you upgrade, improve and uplevel.
This is also why the program is evergreen and with lifetime access; because business takes time and we can't squeeze everything we need into a 6 week course!
I am an established business owner - will I learn anything new?
Absolutely!
Often we can get stagnant in our business, and get stuck in a rut, doing the same things over and over. We tend to become myopic and forget that there are so many ways to run a successful business. Bad habits can set it too!
Having new perspectives and fresh ideas will boost your motivation, encourage you to find new solutions to old problems and help you discover exciting ways to serve your clients and your market better.
Maybe you've neglected your own lifestyle or self-care over the years, and you're close to burning out. I can help you find balance & joy again and give you practical tools to build your business around your ideal lifestyle.
Can I ask for a refund?
I really hope you won’t need this bit – I put 100% into my work and wish for you to be 100% delighted!
But if you are not entirely happy with the program, we offer a money back guarantee.
The Creative Business Hub group & 1:1 mentoring have a 14 day money back guarantee and refund period.
Do check out my refund policy for more information.
Is this membership for women only?
Gosh, no! Everyone is welcome. We welcome all genders and expressions of your creative self. This is a safe, inclusive space for anyone who identifies as a creative. Come join us!
8 Creative Business Training Modules
VIDEOS | WORKSHEETS | PDFs | AUDIO
I'll guide you through key lessons to run a joyous, satisfying & profitable creative business.
Module 1 - Creative Business Foundations.
- Ditch the Starving Artist mentality - reframing your mindset.
- Your vision & mission.
- Stop working for free (or exposure!)
- Set boundaries for you and your clients.
- Dealing with negativity & unsolicited advice.
- Business Plan & Strategy.
- Business Model Canvas.
- Goal setting & planning.
Module 2 - Pricing & Money Management
- How to price your work.
- Pricing Dos and Don'ts.
- Pricing Breakdown & Formulas.
- Pricing Models.
- BONUS - Pricing Workshop.
- Money management strategies.
- Money mindset.
Module 3 - Niching, Pivoting & Finding Clients
- Finding your niche as an artist or designer.
- Advice for multi-passionate ceatives.
- How niching can expand your business.
- Using your transferable skills to pivot.
- Where to find new clients.
- Finding clients for early, mid-stage & established business.
- Hot, Warm & Cold Leads.
Module 4 - Marketing & Showcasing Your Work
- Crafting your Value Proposition.
- Your marketing message & direction.
- 30 marketing ideas.
- Sell without selling - the gentle way to make sales.
- Organic v paid marketing.
- Messaging & creating content.
Module 5 - Client & Project Management
- Mapping out your creative process.
- Understanding your deliverables.
- Creating boundaries.
- Streamlining your systems & processes.
- Setting up a review & revision rounds process.
- How to create a Quote or Proposal Document
- How to communicate with clients.
- Dealing with client objections or outlandish requests.
Module 6 - Sparking & Exploring Your Creativity
- Defining your style & aesthetic.
- Exploring new styles & aesthetics.
- Getting out of a creative rut.
- Creativity exercises to boost inspiration & motivation.
- Workshops & classes
Module 7 - How To Run a Lifestyle Business
- Set your intentions with Be, Do, Have & Feel Goals.
- Lifestyle Model Canvas.
- Getting your spouse or partner on board.
- Taking care of you.
- Goal setting & organising your life & business in an overwhelm-free way.
- BONUS Video - A Day In The Life of a Designer On The Road. Join me as we drive from Sydney to The Great Barrier Reef, taking my business with me.
Module 8 - Creating New Products & Services
- How to choose which idea is the right one.
- A done-for-you list of products & services that match your skill set.
- How to create, make or manufacture your new offering - includes suppliers, resources & search prompts
- How to price, market & sell your new offering.
Love The Masterclasses & The Group Dynamic
I am so delighted to be part of The Creative Business Hub. The members are gorgeous, inspiring & supportive. Emma is on point with her guidance: I love her passion, commitment and energy.
The amazing line up of guest expert masterclasses is a huge bonus. But the biggest gift for me is staying focused & on track, surrounded by like-minded people.
Julie Nelson
Bespoke Perfumer & Artisan
You Are Not a Number
I love my interactions with Emma. I don’t feel like a number and I feel important. Emma makes u feel special.
I've used some of the modules and I love them so much. They are informative and inspiring.
I also love the online check-ins, The Speaker Series masterclasses, and catching up with the group.
Helen M Smith
Photographer
It's time to take the next step in your creative career.
I'd love to welcome you into The Creative Business Hub.
My No1 value in life is friendliness. It's an under-rated trait, especially in business, where it can feel like a solo, cut-throat endeavour. Growth and scaling at all costs are seen as the end goal. Not for me - in the past I tried the hustle, I've been blindly data-driven and measured my success by other people's ideas of success. Exhausting!
In the end, I realised that approaching business and life in a friendly, optimistic & gentle way is much better. And unsurprisingly, as a result, my design business grew beautifully.
Let's do this together....you, me and your creative business dreams.
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Testimonials
“One of my New Year's resolutions is not to miss any of Emma's sessions or classes!”
Swati Newatia
Graphic Designer
“ You are a gem, Emma. You have made me realise I am capable of anything!
Jazmin Doyle
Artist & Educator
“Everyone needs an Emma in their pocket!”
Kat Fox
Book Illustrator & Educator
Are you in? Let's build, refine and run your creative business together!
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I would like to acknowledge the Wodi Wodi people of the Dharawa nation, the traditional custodians of this land where I run my business, and pay my respects to the Elders both past, present & emerging.
