You’ll look at the pros and cons of different record- keeping systems and which approach is best suited to you and your business. Through practical group exercises, you’ll cover budgeting, financial planning and how to improve your cashflow on a day-to-day basis.

You will also look at improving profitability and using designer-maker case studies, you’ll be taken through a profit and loss forecast and show you how to interpret your own figures to make better   decisions about your business. 

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

Guidance on setting up a record system that works for you

Improved financial literacy and confidence in financial planning

A clearer understanding of your own business model and how to develop this to improve cash flow and profitability

WHO’S IT FOR?

Emerging and growing designer-makers who need to improve their financial record-keeping systems and improve their financial literacy.

ABOUT THE TRAINERS:

Ellen has overall responsibility for Cockpit Arts' Business and Professional Development services. She is an accredited business coach, provides one-to-one support and delivers training in financial and business planning, management and strategy tailored to designer-makers. Ellen holds a degree in Economics from the University of Birmingham and a postgraduate diploma in administrative management. She previously worked for The Princes Trust, Arts Council England and Andersen management consultancy.

Sarah is a strategist and consultant in the Creative Industries and founder of MyCake.org, an online financial management and benchmarking business tool. Sarah works with creative entrepreneurs to apply their creativity to building and operating a business, providing understanding of how to use business tools for growth and success. She is a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, holds an MBA from Imperial College and a BSc in Biology from Durham University.