Hey Creative Entrepreneurs: Learn How to Improve and Scale Your Business at the 4th Annual Tools of the Trades Conference

Whether you’re a maker, content creator, or a creative in general, there is a special conference geared to not only fuel your passion but also help to improve and scale. That’s right, NextFab and CraftNOW will be hosting the 4th Annual Tools of the Trades Conference March 19-21.

Tools of the Trades will offer both in-person and online workshops headed by local industry leaders that will help attendees to navigate the difficulties of entrepreneurship. Workshops will include subjects such as:

• Finding Your Customer
• Solving Marketing Challenges,
• Guide to Selling at Trade Shows
• E-Commerce
• Getting into Galleries
• Getting Your Work in Retail Stores
• Grant Writing
• Financial Planning
• Storytelling Strategies
• A to Z Hiring
• Taxes for Creatives
• and much more.

For those looking to connect with other like-minded entrepreneurs, Tools of the Trades will also feature a Happy Hour and Networking session on Friday March 21st from 4:30-7:30 pm.

Over the past three years hundreds of like-minded makers connected with industry experts, peers, and valuable resources and were able to dive into virtual talks and in-person talks.  The goal of the conference is to help creators and makers to improve their practical skills through hands-on workshops at the NextFab makerspace. Tools of the Trades is your chance to learn, grow, and network alongside industry leaders, fostering creative success however you define it.

Accessibility and growth go hand-in-hand at Tools of the Trades. Thanks to partnerships with the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Commerce and Square, this year’s conference is affordable and approachable for all, with scholarships available for all ticket levels. Ask any question, share any challenge, and find the support you need to take your creative venture to the next level and contribute to the thriving ecosystem of Philadelphia’s makers and businesses.

Attendees may choose to attend the workshop of their choice or purchase tickets for the entire conference. This experience allows creators to tailor the conference to fit their needs. Tickets are available at toolsofthetrades.org.

Virtual tickets for $25 grant you entry to all digital sessions. However, for the ultimate experience, grab an all-access pass for $40 and gain access to all digital sessions, including speaker Q+A, panel discussions, and peer networking sessions, as well as in-person Happy Hour and Networking at NextFab (1800

N. American St.).