Business Workshops for Artists
Financial Planning and Bookkeeping for Small Arts-Based Businesses
Free Online Workshop
Wednesday, Sept 24, 2025
12:30 - 2:30 pm (NL) | Free
Financial Planning & Bookkeeping for Small Arts-Based Businesses
Ready to sharpen your pencils and up your money management game this fall? In this free two-hour workshop, you'll learn the financial building blocks every arts-based entrepreneur needs to thrive.
We’ll walk through the basics of budgeting, tracking your income and expenses, and getting organized for tax time — all with the realities of creative work in mind. Using a fictional business example, you’ll learn how to create a robust financial plan and maintain accurate financial records so you can see how it works in real time.
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to strengthen your foundation, you’ll walk away with practical tools, clear next steps, and more confidence in your financial future.
Key Takeaways:
Understand the basics of financial planning and its importance for business success.
Learn how to create and manage a budget effectively.
Master bookkeeping essentials, including tracking income and expenses.
Tips for preparing for tax season and understanding relevant tax obligations.
James has over ten years of experience working in various roles in businesses ranging from Financial Controller to Director of Operations. He graduated from Memorial University with a B. Comm in 2014, earned his CPA in 2017, his Master’s Certificate in Project Management in 2018, and completed the Oxford Strategic Innovation Programme in 2021. He is a perpetual learner, and has taken a keen interest in improving the lives of business owners and individuals alike by providing them with accurate, timely and consistent financial information so they can focus on growing their businesses.
Jennifer has over 18 years of bookkeeping experience leading an accounting department of over five bookkeepers responsible for over 30 companies and over 1,000 employees. She has completed the Certified Professional Bookkeeper (CPB) designation and is an expert in all things bookkeeping. She’s taken a keen interest in the intersection of accounting and technology, and is continuously learning new ways to improve the accounting process for her clients. Her vast experience, energy and ambition provides her with all the tools to give you and your company financial peace of mind.
Keen is a locally-owned and operated financial services company. Through comprehensive financial services rooted in technology, we work with our clients as passionate partners to bring clarity and efficiency to their organizational finances.