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Creative Business Foundations — Taulori

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Duration: 6 weeks
6 min
Creative Business Foundations
CAD 390
Payment plans available on request. No refunds after Week 2 content is accessed.
Duration 6 weeks
Level Beginner
Category Creative Business
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Who this is for

Freelancers, makers, and independent practitioners who have the creative skills but are unclear on how to turn them into a functioning business.

This is not about inspiration — it is about the practical mechanics of working for yourself.

What the program covers

You will look at how creative work gets priced, why undercharging is usually a structural problem rather than a confidence one, and how to position your offer so the right clients find you.

Client communication, contracts, and scope management are covered in enough detail to be immediately useful.

Common friction points addressed

  • Quoting rates without a framework to back them up
  • Scope creep that erodes project margins
  • Unclear deliverables causing revision loops
  • Inconsistent income from unpredictable client flow

Format and pace

Six weeks, self-paced within weekly modules. Each module includes a short exercise tied to your own work rather than hypothetical scenarios.

Peer feedback is optional but available through a private group.

Honest expectations

Completing the program will not guarantee a full client roster. It gives you a clearer structure to operate from, which takes time to compound into results.

Program Structure

Each stage is structured for focused study. Sequence and depth may vary based on cohort progress.

Program Outline

  • Week 1 — How creative businesses actually make money

    Revenue models specific to creative work: retainer, project, licensing, and hybrid. You map which fits your situation.

  • Week 2 — Pricing without guessing

    Cost-plus and value-based pricing explained plainly. You build a working rate sheet for your own service.

  • Week 3 — Positioning and niche

    What makes a creative offer specific enough to be memorable. Exercises in defining your target client and what you solve for them.

  • Week 4 — Client workflow and contracts

    Onboarding steps, scope documentation, and basic contract terms. Templates provided and explained line by line.

  • Week 5 — Managing ongoing client relationships

    Feedback cycles, revision limits, and how to handle difficult conversations without losing the client.

  • Week 6 — Sustaining income over time

    Referral systems, repeat business, and simple pipeline tracking. No complex CRM required.

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