The Accidental Accountant: A Creator’s Path to Mastering Business Finance

Explore 'The Accidental Accountant: A Creator's Path to Mastering Business Finance,' a tailored course for creatives diving into business finance. Learn essential financial skills to confidently manage and grow your creative venture. From understanding key financial statements to smart budgeting and decision-making, this course empowers creative entrepreneurs to master the financial side of their business.

Is This Workshop Right for You?

“The Accidental Accountant” is ideal for artists, designers, and creative entrepreneurs who excel in their craft but find the financial aspects of running a business challenging. If the world of ledgers, balance sheets, and fiscal reports seems daunting, this course is designed specifically for you.

Why This Course?

Understanding the financial side of business is crucial for growth and stability, yet it can be the most daunting aspect for creatives. This course demystifies the language of business finance, turning what may seem like foreign concepts into clear, useful tools. It’s not just about learning to ‘do the books’ – it’s about understanding how every financial decision shapes the future of your business. We’ll guide you through practical scenarios, from everyday transactions to long-term financial planning, ensuring you have the knowledge to make informed decisions and keep your business financially healthy.

What You'll Learn

  • Decode Business Finance

    Learn the basics of accounting and finance in a way that makes sense for creative minds. You’ll come away understanding how these numbers tell the story of your business's health and success.

  • Master Your Financial Statements

    Dive into the three critical financial statements – the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. We'll make it easy to grasp how they work and what they reveal about your business.

  • Track Business Activities With Ease

    Discover how your everyday business decisions impact your finances. From buying materials to selling your masterpieces, see how each action reflects in your financials and learn to make smarter choices.

  • Manage Your Money Smartly

    Get practical tips on managing your business finances, from setting up efficient budgeting practices to understanding cash flow. Learn strategies to keep your business financially healthy and thriving.

Join Us and Transform Your Creative Business

Embark on a journey to financial empowerment with “The Accidental Accountant.” This is your opportunity to gain the financial literacy that will underpin your creative business’s success. By the end of this course, you’ll not only understand the financial side of your business but embrace it with confidence and clarity. Enroll today and turn your creative passion into a financially rewarding and fulfilling venture.

Join Online Anytime

Enroll in our online course for a flexible, enriching experience. Learn on your schedule with engaging materials and continual support.

Enroll Today!

Join In Person @ The Forge: Nashville

Join us in person for an engaging and transformative experience!  Our workshops offer a unique blend of expert guidance and collaborative energy. Ready for a creative leap? Check out our upcoming dates below:

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
James Szuch

Your Instructor

James Szuch is passionate about helping creatives unlock the business potential of their creative endeavors. Through classes, workshops, and coaching, he is dedicated to ensuring that creatives have the knowledge and skills to shape their businesses to meet their financial, personal, and creative goals.

James has been teaching business and entrepreneurship in graduate and undergraduate programs for over a decade. He currently teaches entrepreneurship at the O’More School of Design at Belmont University. James has also worked with organizations like the Arts and Business Council of Greater Nashville, the Nashville Fashion Alliance, and Fort Houston to deliver business education programs to artists and creative makers.

The Forge: Nashville

Your Venue

We’re thrilled to partner with The Forge: Nashville to host our in-person workshop sessions.

Founded in 2012, the Forge Nashville is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization located in a 23,000 square foot facility in the Railyard District near the Cumberland river. The Forge offers a massive makerspace, shops, gallery, artist studios and office space geared specifically for the artisans and creative misfits of Nashville. No matter your creative medium, you can find resources and a vibrant community at the Forge. We support artists by offering access to professional equipment and classes, affordable work space, scholarships, public and private events.​

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