Start a Theatre Company.com http://www.startatheatrecompany.com your online guide to starting a theatre company Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:49:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Module 1: Learning Objectives http://www.startatheatrecompany.com/module_1_learning_objectives/ http://www.startatheatrecompany.com/module_1_learning_objectives/#comments Sun, 08 Feb 2009 01:38:49 +0000 admin http://www.startatheatrecompany.com//?p=1 Module 1 – Planning and Support will help you by …

 

  • Asking the questions you need to answer to understand whether you are ready to start your own company, and if not, identifying the solutions to moving forward.
  • Making sure YOU know the full range of specific skills, tools & resource you need to run your business.
  • Helping you identify where you can start to look for support and guidance.
  • Enabling you to consider and research the potential market for your company.
  • Helping you identify your unique business model and formula for success.
  • Revealing how to create a 1 page strategic business plan in less than a day that will guide every single decision you need to make.

 

 

]]> http://www.startatheatrecompany.com/module_1_learning_objectives/feed/ 0 Module 1: Introduction to the Module http://www.startatheatrecompany.com/module_1_introduction/ http://www.startatheatrecompany.com/module_1_introduction/#comments Fri, 06 Feb 2009 10:53:51 +0000 admin http://www.startatheatrecompany.com/?p=4 Watch this video for an introduction to the lessons and the materials:

 

]]> http://www.startatheatrecompany.com/module_1_introduction/feed/ 0 Module 1: First Steps http://www.startatheatrecompany.com/module-1-first-steps/ http://www.startatheatrecompany.com/module-1-first-steps/#comments Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:40:56 +0000 admin http://www.startatheatrecompany.com/?p=32 Listen to this audio lesson to consider some First Steps when setting up your theatre company.

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Audio Lesson: First Steps

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Web Links:

Business Link

GLE One London

Cultural Enterprise Office

CIDA

ECCA

ITC

Dance UK

National Association of Street Artists

New Work Network

BAC

Oval House

 

 

 

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Audio Lesson: Market Research

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Web Links:

Venture Navigator: Market Research for Performing Arts Businesses

]]> http://www.startatheatrecompany.com/module-1-market-research/feed/ 0 Module 1: Business Models http://www.startatheatrecompany.com/module-1-business-models/ http://www.startatheatrecompany.com/module-1-business-models/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:00:02 +0000 admin http://www.startatheatrecompany.com/?p=104 Listen to this audio lesson to help you find your unique Business Model.

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Audio Lesson: Business Models

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Watch the Business Models Examples video here:

 

 

Web Links:

Lateral Action: Interview with Natasha Wescoat

NESTA: The Business

]]> http://www.startatheatrecompany.com/module-1-business-models/feed/ 0 Module 1: Business Planning http://www.startatheatrecompany.com/module-1-business-planning/ http://www.startatheatrecompany.com/module-1-business-planning/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:00:28 +0000 admin http://www.startatheatrecompany.com/?p=107 Listen to this audio lesson to learn about the importance of Business Planning for your company.

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Audio Lesson: Business Planning

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Web Links:

New Technology Theatre Company: Sample OGSM

David Parrish: Making a Business Plan Factsheet

Cultural Enterprise Office: Business Plan Factsheet

Voluntary Arts Network: Mapping the Future

What are Mindmaps?

FreeMind Mindmap software

Exploratree

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Module 2 – Money Matters, will help you by …

  • Enabling you to create a robust and accurate budget template that can be used again and again for your company and projects.
  • Giving YOU the confidence to review and understand financial statements and be in control of your financial future
  • Ensuring you understand your obligations with regard to tax, national insurance and VAT.
  • Introducing key concepts around financial planning and control that will give you the confidence that your company will work and is underpinned by realistic and achievable financial figures.

 

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  • Introducing the range of funding sources that your company can access from government funds through to private funding and sponsorship
  • Getting you to think about how to generate income from your unique business proposition and creative ideas and talents
  • Revealing the key elements of writing successful funding and sponsorship applications
  • Helping you create a funding and income generation strategy unique to your company.

 
 
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  • Sharing how to initiate relationships with venues and build a solid touring circuit for your company.
  • Showing you how to identify and build your core audience
  • Revealing how to get your company website up and running in 60 minutes or less
  • Introducing the core components you must have to put your marketing strategy into effect
  • Showing you how to harness social media to market your products and services.
  • Revealing how to publicise your work including working with the press and media.

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Module 5 – Legalities of Creativity, will help you by …

 
  • Identifying and clarifying the right business structure for your company
  • Ensuring that you are aware of your legal obligations in terms of insurance, data protection and employment.
  • Sharing the best ways of protecting, and exploiting, your intellectual property.
  • Introducing the necessary components of contracts and agreements.
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Module 6 – Personal Productivity, will help you by …

 

 

  • Sharing tried and tested strategies for improving personal productivity by 500%, enabling you to have more time for creativity.
  • Introducing the "Must Have" tools that will change the way you operate your business for ever.
  • Revealing the best ways of relationship building and creating a name for you and your company.

 

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