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If you consider yourself a creative, an artist, or a creative worker, and would like to know more about how to build credit and form a budget, check out this free offering from Sound Outreach. This session is geared toward any and all finances for creatives and artists; personal, business, both – anything to help you thrive. This workshop will be helpful if you want to grow a business, take on bigger projects, make big purchases like a home, especially for self-employed creatives and creatives working a full-time job to supplement their art work. Bring your questions, and Sound Outreach will help you take the first step! Unsure about where to begin with financial management? Attend this webinar! ________________________________ How to Attend: Join at https://soundoutreach.zoom.us/j/86900314348<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/soundoutreach.zoom.us/j/86900314348__;!!CRCbkf1f!DOioatF950tun-TEuGaMst7diBIFASlmgGVZ1XkI5v_yjRTviwJlSwCXncuZMoWvoKSqClSq$>, or by dialing (253) 215-8782 and entering Webinar ID 869 0031 4348 when prompted. ________________________________ Questions? Contact James Taylor, james@soundoutreach.org<mailto:james@soundoutreach.org>, 253-719-3388 [https://mcusercontent.com/5ac745ce7d826bfa935c32b1f/images/e3ca7cc3-acf3-3ecd-5d18-b19845b3686e.png] Virtual Workshop: Marketing for Creatives ________________________________ Date: February 22, 2022 at 5:00 - 7:00 pm ________________________________ Cost: FREE ________________________________ Opportunity Overview: Every creative needs a marketing strategy! Join us for a fast paced, information packed online workshop, presented by Miriam Works, that explains marketing how to’s, whats and whys. You will learn how to develop a strategy and how to execute it. We will cover marketing myths and misunderstandings; how untargeted marketing is counter-productive and how to plan and refine marketing efforts to draw more customers. We will review dos and don’ts of personal and digital marketing, online sales, social media and websites. Warning: This workshop is not a technical how-to! The workshop will give you a multitude of actionable steps to market yourself and your work successfully. Topics: * Myths and misunderstandings about marketing * Why creatives need a plan. The difference between a strategy and a tactic * Talking and writing about yourself * Personal marketing-- the importance of personal networking, exposure and collaboration * Your website or other online home * Social media best practices * Overview of resources including free coaching available through Business Impact Northwest and SCORE. ________________________________ How to Attend: Join at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87412616442<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/us02web.zoom.us/j/87412616442__;!!CRCbkf1f!G_9H2HN9EdecAEoMijdF3pU8n1RIJt4fVR-AQDnOKAHUW4vrSQ7niuhbYwzOSbCV4qP8$> or by dialing (253) 215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 874 1261 6442 when prompted. ________________________________ Questions? 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