Business Mentoring For Creatives

Build a Business That’s as Brilliant as Your Ideas

Being creative is one thing. Building a business around your creativity? That’s another story. From pricing projects and managing cash flow to scaling a studio or hiring your first employee, the business side can feel overwhelming.

At Creative and Numbers, our Business Mentoring for creatives is designed to give you clarity, structure, and confidence. We’ll help you turn your creative talent into a profitable, sustainable business, without losing the passion that drives your work.

Because every great creative deserves a business that supports their vision, not the other way around.

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Because Creativity Deserves a Strong Foundation

Many creatives start with a spark, a skill, a passion, a craft and end up running a business almost by accident. Sound familiar? You’re not alone.

That’s where mentoring helps. With tailored support, you can make smarter decisions, grow sustainably, and finally feel in control of your finances and direction.

Here’s how business mentoring can change your creative career:

Build a clearer plan for growth

Learn to price projects profitably

Understand your numbers without the jargon

Balance creativity with business structure

Make confident decisions about your future

It’s about working on your business, not just in it.

What’s Included in Our Business Mentoring for Creatives

Our mentoring isn’t generic. It’s built around the unique challenges creatives face: irregular income, project-based work, and the pressure to “wear all the hats.”

Here’s what we’ll cover with you:

Goal Setting & Strategy: Define your direction with achievable milestones.

Pricing & Profitability: Set rates that reflect your value and make sense financially.

Cash Flow Planning: Smooth out income gaps between projects.

Financial Literacy for Creatives: Understand your key numbers in plain English.

Growth & Scaling Support: Plan your next move, whether that’s a team or studio.

Accountability & Guidance: Stay focused with ongoing check-ins and advice.

You bring the creative energy, we’ll bring the structure that helps it grow.

How Business Mentoring Helps You Succeed

When you have clarity, confidence follows. Mentoring bridges the gap between creative instincts and smart business strategy, giving you tools that make success repeatable, not accidental.

Our Business Mentoring for creatives helps you:

Set achievable business goals and track progress

Improve cash flow and profit margins

Make better decisions around pricing and investment

Gain confidence managing clients and money

Build a business that supports your creative freedom

It’s about working smarter, not harder and creating success that lasts.

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Our Approach: Creative-Friendly, Honest, and Practical

Creative Sector Expertise

We understand the rhythm of creative work, from project highs to quiet months.

Plain-English Conversations

No jargon, just clarity and support.

Hands-On Guidance

Practical steps, not abstract advice.

Tailored Mentorship

Every session focuses on your goals, not a one-size-fits-all model.

Ongoing Accountability

We stay alongside you through your growth journey.

Transparent Fees

Simple, fixed pricing with clear value for every session.

Practical Tips to Strengthen Your Creative Business

Know Your Value

Stop undercharging, your creative work has real worth.

Track Your Time

Learn what projects truly earn you the most.

Set Boundaries Early

Clarity builds better client relationships.

Review Finances Monthly

Stay on top of cash flow before it gets messy.

Invest in Systems

Use simple tools to automate admin and save time.

Seek Advice Regularly

A mentor keeps you focused and accountable.

Why Creatives Across the UK Trust Us

Creative Industry Specialists

We understand the unique ups and downs of creative work.

Proven Results

We’ve helped freelancers become studio owners and creative agencies scale confidently.

Practical Guidance

No fluff, no buzzwords, just advice that works.

One-to-One Support

Direct access to a dedicated mentor who knows your goals.

Transparent Pricing

Clear session rates and flexible mentoring plans.

Confidence & Clarity

Feel more organised, empowered, and financially confident.

Go Beyond Mentoring

Bookkeeping

Stay organised with clean, accurate records.

Management Accounts

Understand your performance at a glance.

VAT Returns

Simplify HMRC compliance.

Payroll

Handle pay and pensions smoothly.

Tax Planning

Keep more of what you earn.

Advisory Services

Make strategic business decisions with expert support.

What Our Clients say

Nick Jay

Director

I have over a decade of experience in film directing, acting, and producing, I'm thrilled to say I launched my first company in 2024 called 76 Lucky Street, alongside my two talented partners. Our debut script is a horror feature film, backed by distribution and production partners in London and Los Angeles. I'm grateful for the guidance and support of Creative & Numbers, who've been instrumental in my journey. They have gone above and beyond advising me over the years. I'm excited to further develop our partnership with C&N and continue to bring innovative and original stories to life on screen

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