Immerse yourself in an exclusive workshop tailored for entrepreneurs and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their revenue horizons. Once inside, you’ll gain in-depth insights into 26 different revenue models, arming yourself with strategic knowledge to strengthen the financial foundations of your business.
This workshop is the starting point for artists who are doing what they love but not quite making a living yet. We’ll outline the services and resources available to you at YES and from other arts organizations in the community, and touch upon key things to consider in building a career or business in the arts.
Learn to create a strategic action plan so you can build and expand your network and meet new people, conduct informational interviews and successfully start and build professional relationships. If you want to move beyond the limitations of job postings and increase your chances of accessing unadvertised jobs and insider information about potential opportunities, networking is a crucial skill for any job seeker or career shifter.
Discover how to craft, customize, and optimize your CV and LinkedIn profile to effectively showcase your skills, achievements, and experiences. We’ll provide you with strategies to enhance networking and engagement on LinkedIn, empowering you to make the most of these powerful tools.
Embark on a career-boosting journey in our condensed filmmaker workshop! Explore the funding landscape, from public to industry grants, and gain insights on kickstarting your career and growing your resume. Learn to plan your filmmaking path strategically. Whether you're a novice or a pro, this workshop is your compact guide to navigating the industry and unlocking your potential!
If you're looking for strategies to improve, or further enhance your soft skills and truly stand out in your field, this session is tailored for you. It will delve into the foundations of effective communication, offering insights on navigating diverse communication styles and enhancing your capabilities.
This practical workshop will explain what a CRM is, and how you can use it to identify your target market, determine your sales process, and track your interactions and your clients’ engagement. You will learn options for how to use your CRM to be more productive and profitable, even when you don’t have a budget.
Gain invaluable insights into creating investment-worthy proposals, discover the right funding channels for your business, and unravel the mysteries of what investors are really looking for. Join us on this funding journey and turn your vision into a reality!
In this session, you'll actively engage in self-assessment exercises to determine your professional values, interests, personality traits, skills, needs and wants. You'll then be guided on how to use decision trees, informational interviews, and pros and cons lists to make thoughtful decisions that will contribute to your career identity.
Designed for entrepreneurs and freelancers, this dynamic workshop focuses on honing your pitching skills. Through interactive activities and hands-on exercises, participants will learn how to craft an elevator pitch that is clear and compelling.
Learn essential tips and tricks for answering calls for submissions and submitting your applications. This workshop will also include special tips and insights on how you can apply to the 2024 edition of our What the Pop! Art Pop-up Exhibition Series.
Join us for an interactive workshop that will help you answer all the tough questions about how you can jump-start your business the right way. Save both time and your precious budget by strategically planning and building your blueprint for success.