If We Can, You Can

Author:

Rona Askew

Business:

Tinderbox Events Ltd

Published:

10/11/2008 11:14:00

When we organised ‘The Art Garden’ we were too easily taken in by people’s promises rather than relying on our own instincts and initiative.

We were promised financial support as well as personal encouragement by people who were not in the position to raise our expectations and we were eventually let down. Sometimes it’s important to substantiate what they offer in writing.

We’ve also learnt that it’s important to be clear on what you will and won’t provide and agree to a cost for your services. At first we were very reluctant to talk about money and putting a cost on our time but it’s the nature of the work we do. Sometimes you have to disregard social etiquette and get down to the nitty gritty of the budget!