Creative Success = Financial Balance with Flexible Budget Plans As a creative individual, dealing with irregular income can be daunting. In this episode of From "Creative Passion To Profit", titled "How Creatives Can Budget for Regular Income," I, Mahmood, tackle one of the biggest challenges faced by those in the arts and creative world—budgeting. Have you ever felt the high of being fully booked and having commissions flying off the shelves, only to be met with silence and income droughts the following month? You're not alone. But here's the good news: with a little planning, you can smooth out those financial ups and downs. In this episode, I'll share three simple steps to help you build a budgeting system that fits your lifestyle and supports your creative ambitions. You'll learn how to determine your essential baseline expenses, create a financial buffer for quiet months, and implement a flexible yet simple budgeting method that allows you to thrive creatively and financially. You'll also have some homework tasks... Timestamped Summary: [00:00:00] Introduction to challenges of budgeting with erratic income. [00:00:58] Step 1: Determine your baseline expenses. [00:02:12] Step 2: Build a financial buffer for quieter months. [00:03:46] Step 3: Apply a simple, discipline-based budget system. [00:04:58] Homework: Calculate baseline expenses and track income. Mentioned in this episode: Training Training Training Find out more about Budgetwhizz Find out more about Budgetwhizz Budgetwhizz…
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Bonus episode: Reimagining governance in aged care
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46:11Our expert panellists explore the new era in governance for aged care providers, looking at incoming regulation and how aged care organisations can drive meaningful change. Our panellists in this episode were MinterEllison partners Penelope Eden and Donna Worthington, Virginia Bourke (Chair of Mercy Health) and Graham Hodges (Chairman of Regis Heal…
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Understanding directors’ duties and climate risk: An interview with Philippe Joubert, CEO of Earth on Board
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1:01:58How can we tell whether a company is genuine about sustainability - or whether it’s just greenwashing? This episode features MinterEllison partner, Sarah Barker in conversation with Philippe Joubert, CEO of Earth on Board, Trustee of ClientEarth, a Fellow and Member of the Advisory Board of the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability and a Chevalier…
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The risky business of ignoring diversity and inclusion: An interview with Debby Blakey CEO of HESTA
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28:51The business case for diversity and inclusion at the top of our corporations has been soundly made, and many leaders have issued rallying cries to do better. The voices of investors have joined the chorus for change – including our industry superannuation funds. They have sent a clear message to corporate Australia that investment decisions will be…
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Funding infrastructure to stimulate growth: an interview with David Neal, CEO of IFM Investors
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41:56In the midst of COVID-19, state and federal governments are seeking to fast-track and fund infrastructure projects to help steer the nation towards economic recovery. What role will private investment play in fast-tracking projects? This episode features MinterEllison partner, Nicole Green in conversation with David Neal, CEO of global institutiona…
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Building corporate resilience in the time of COVID-19: An interview with professional company director Anne Ward.
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32:17The global pandemic has tested the resilience of organisations in every corner of the Australian economy. So, what have we learned? And are we ready for whatever comes next? This episode features MinterEllison partner, Michael Hughes in conversation with Anne Ward, who chairs Colonial First State Investments and Red Bubble and is member of RMIT Cou…
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Purpose in the COVID-19 era: An interview with ANZ Bank CEO, Shayne Elliott
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42:31ANZ Bank CEO, Shayne Elliott’s priority when COVID-19 first threatened Australia was to protect its people, customers and banking services, while adapting its workforce and engaging with customers within the restrictions imposed by the lockdown. As economies adjust to the coronavirus and business considers what ‘normal’ might look like in the futur…
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The robots are coming: artificial intelligence, ethics and the law
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42:17In our podcast, we discuss artificial intelligence technology, what that looks like today and how it can be used ethically and responsibly. While living, breathing, feeling AI-powered robots aren't a reality yet, more specific versions of artificial intelligence are already part of our daily lives – and sometimes, we don't even notice. Every day, w…
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Driverless vehicles: a complex journey towards a simpler life
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38:47In our podcast, we discuss the introduction of driverless vehicles into society, and how their introduction will impact on cities of the future. Driverless vehicles are fast becoming a reality in countries around the world, including in Australia. While the timeframe for mainstream deployment is still uncertain, this technology is set to transform …
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Driving positive organisational culture and behaviour
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Predictive medicine: Grey matter and grey areas
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33:04As technology unravels the mysteries of the human mind, deeper, more intimate knowledge is now in the hands of health providers and businesses. Emerging technologies are changing the way that health providers treat patients, and the way businesses interact with customers, employees and other stakeholders. In theory, this should change society for t…
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A social licence: the future of business
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41:17Societies and economies are built on ethics and trust. But what happens if the public stops believing what they're told by businesses and other institutions? In the wake of multiple Royal Commissions, scrutiny of entire industries has never been greater. In this episode, we spoke with Rupert Younger, Founder and Director of the Oxford University Ce…
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Trailer: Transforming business with MinterEllison: ideas and challenges that are shaping our future
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