Help! I'm Not a Business Student. How Do I Create a Business Plan?

Does your mind glaze over whenever you hear "business plan"? Join us as we explain what it is, why you need one, and how to create it.

The words “business plan” can be enough to make some students die a little inside.

When we hear those two words, we might think of preadsheets, or forty-page documents written for people in suits.

The good news: business plans don’t have to look like that. And you don’t need a business degree to create one.

In this workshop, we’ll break down business planning in a way that actually makes sense for artists, designers, architects, and other creative thinkers who want to turn ideas into viable ventures.

This session is about clarity, not complexity — and giving you a simple structure you can use again and again.

What you’ll learn:

• What a business plan really is (and what it definitely isn’t)
• Why business plans matter — even for early-stage or creative ideas
• How a business plan can help you test ideas, make decisions, and avoid costly mistakes
• A step-by-step framework to build your own business plan without overwhelm
• How to translate creative ideas into language others can understand (without selling out)

You’ll leave with a practical, stripped-back approach to business planning — one that works whether you’re:

• Exploring a passion project
• Starting a side hustle
• Applying for grants, programs, or funding
• Or just trying to make sense of an idea in your head

No prior knowledge required. No finance jargon. No pressure to be “business-minded.”

Just a clear, creative-friendly guide to building a plan that supports your idea — instead of boxing it in.