Financial Intelligence for Creative Professionals

Most creative business owners treat finances as something to deal with at tax time. We approach money differently—as a strategic tool that supports artistic vision while building sustainable operations. Our programs help you understand the numbers without losing the creative spark.

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Context-First Financial Education

Traditional finance courses present theory first and expect you to figure out application later. That's backwards for creative businesses where every project has unique financial characteristics. We start with your actual business scenarios and build financial understanding from there.

  • Project-based learning using real creative business cases from design studios, production companies, and freelance operations across Australia
  • Interactive financial modeling that lets you test pricing strategies, cash flow scenarios, and investment decisions with immediate feedback
  • Peer workshops where creative professionals share their financial challenges and collectively develop practical solutions
  • Personalized mentorship pairing you with financial professionals who understand creative industry dynamics and unconventional revenue patterns
Financial planning workshop with creative business owners reviewing project budgets
Creative entrepreneur analyzing financial reports on laptop in modern studio space

Flexible Learning That Fits Creative Schedules

Creative work doesn't follow a typical schedule, and financial education shouldn't either. Our programs are designed for people juggling client projects, creative development, and business operations—often simultaneously.

Self-Paced Modules

Access comprehensive video lessons, downloadable templates, and practical exercises whenever your schedule allows. Most participants complete core content over three to five months while working full-time.

Live Problem-Solving Sessions

Join fortnightly virtual sessions starting October 2025 where we tackle real financial challenges faced by participants. Sessions are recorded for anyone who can't attend live.

One-on-One Financial Reviews

Schedule individual consultations to review your business finances, pricing structure, or specific projects. Most participants use three to five sessions throughout the program to address their unique situations.

What You'll Actually Learn

Forget abstract financial theory. These capabilities are what participants tell us they use most frequently in their creative businesses after completing our programs.

Project Profitability Analysis

Calculate true project costs including hidden time expenses, understand which services actually generate profit, and make informed decisions about which opportunities to pursue.

Strategic Pricing Development

Build pricing models that reflect your value while remaining competitive, account for creative development time, and communicate prices with confidence to prospective clients.

Cash Flow Management

Predict income and expense patterns during slow periods, create realistic financial buffers, and reduce stress about inconsistent creative industry revenue cycles.

Financial Goal Setting

Translate business objectives into concrete financial targets, track progress with meaningful metrics, and adjust strategies based on actual performance data rather than guesses.

Tax Strategy Planning

Understand deductible expenses specific to creative businesses, maintain organized records throughout the year, and work more effectively with accountants to minimize tax obligations legally.

Financial Decision Framework

Evaluate equipment purchases, hiring decisions, and business investments using clear financial criteria that balance immediate costs against long-term creative and business benefits.

Griffith Pemberton, program facilitator with extensive experience in creative business finance
Tavish Dunleavy, financial mentor specializing in freelance and small studio operations

Investment Options for 2025 Programs

Programs beginning September 2025. All pricing includes access to core curriculum, live sessions, community forums, and ongoing template updates.

Fundamentals Track

1,850
One-time payment

Self-paced learning with community support, access to recorded sessions, downloadable templates and tools, six months of program access.

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Professional Track

3,400
One-time payment

Everything in Fundamentals plus live attendance, three one-on-one financial reviews, priority mentor access, twelve months program access with updates.

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Studio Track

5,600
One-time payment

For teams of 2-4 people. Includes Professional Track benefits for all participants plus customized studio financial review and team workshop session.

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