How to Start a Creative Business with Cat Dibley, Creative Plus Business
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23 July 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Online (Equity Members 18+)
Applications Open 20 April 2026 7:00 am
Applications Close 23 July 2026 11:00 am
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Synopsis
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23 July 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
This livestream workshop will cover all the essentials you need to get the basics of creating a business right and avoiding some of the most common pitfalls that artists can experience when entering the world of self-employment and freelancing.
How to Start a Creative Business was designed by creative practitioners for absolute beginners, and it’s a safe space where every question is a good question, and the mysteries of business will become a little clearer.
You will learn the following, with a special focus on arts practice and creative industries:
+ Setting goals and making a plan for your start-up journey,
+ The Basics of Business including ABNs, structures, business names and licences,
+ The legal steps to registering your Business,
+ Getting ready for managing the money,
+ Preparing for marketing and promotion,
+ Where to go for more help.
How to Start a Creative Business is your passport to a world where you can be creative, make money from your craft, and love your work. Please note: This event is at 12pm AEST (Sydney/Melbourne time) and 2pm NZ time. You will be sent a Zoom link to tune in.
Online (Equity Members 18+)
Host(s)
Cat Dibley
Cat Dibley is a national and international creative producer with over 12 years’ experience producing dance, theatre, tours, and festivals. She has worked at major theatre companies across Australia, Europe, and the US and founded a theatre company in 2011, producing many shows under this banner for mainstage companies, festivals, and large-scale national tours.Cat has developed several mentorship programs, most recently a Producer Mentorship program for CALD artists. After the initial success, Cat worked with City of Sydney to increase the scope of this program which now includes mentorship for directors; early career actors; and school children in regional and remote areas. Following this, Cat worked as Manager of Strategic Projects and Engagement at Create NSW, developing a $2.5 million cross-government partnership program with the Department of Regional NSW, and supporting the Arts Culture and Funding Program.Cat also specialises as a Coach and is accredited with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) specialising in support for creative businesses and artists. Her areas of interest are navigating significant transitions and change, defining the “Ideal Self”, designing a long-term vision for your business, and managing wellbeing.
