Debunking the Myth about Budgeting It’s a common misconception that a budget restricts one's freedom. Quite the contrary. It’s actually a very important stepping stone towards reaching your financial and business objectives. Highly recommended: create a budget for...
Budgeting in the arts sector articles
The Business Side of Arts and Creatives
The Business Side of Arts and Creatives, yes there is one. Today I am looking at the world of artists, creatives, and art organisations as businesses. Yes, you read that right; they're businesses, just like any other. In this video, we'll explore the key differences...
8 reasons for using budgeting in your business
Are you running a small business, social enterprise or arts organisation but aren’t sure if budgeting really matters? Well, it absolutely does! In this weeks I Hate Numbers podcast I discuss the importance of budgeting and show you why it should...
How to judge your financial performance
Knowing how to judge your financial performance can be tricky. Many factors come into play, and it's not always easy to know where you stand. In the words of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, “Action springs not from thought, but from a readiness for responsibility.” However, by...
Procrastination and Financial Planning – Video
Procrastination is a huge issue when it comes to business, and especially when it comes to writing your business financial plan. But that's okay! I'm here to help you through it. In this video, we talked about the different ways people procrastinate when it comes to...
Planning Arts Events
What has Planning your Arts Event got to do with business? Well, arts and businesses share a lot in common. There are differences, but also common ground between artists and private businesses. nevertheless. Artists are full of creativity and energy, delivering...
The Art Of Budgeting
Firstly, the art of budgeting is quite complex. A budget is a plan expressed in money. It tells your future story in monetary terms. Secondly, budgeting is one of the most powerful business and management tools around. It plays a key part in planning, control, and decision-making. Plan your budget Firstly, decide who is going […]