Struggles of an Entrepreneurial Creative

Dream it.

a flagship approach to add value to exhibition and curatorial opportunities. Bringing innovation to the mundane vendor inductions and trainings.

Initiated in 2014, a series of workshops prior to every craft fair to introduce participants to The Crafter’s Guild journey, to reduce fears, to foster an entrepreneurial mindset, and to form lifelong connections.

To date, over 1500 creative start ups have benefited from these workshops and shaped their businesses.

Build it.

not only does this workshop series bridge community with industry experts, but gives insight, life skills, aids personal development, and energizes participants — not just toward their businesses, but toward life!

The inception of the Entrepreneurial Creative Workshop series was driven by a deep understanding of the persistent challenges faced by creative entrepreneurs, stemming from city turmoil, market closures, growth constraints, and the general disruption of progress. This series not only gained momentum but also profoundly influenced the perspectives of numerous small-scale businesses regarding their endeavors, showcasing the remarkable resilience of creative individuals in Pakistan.

Topics in Focus

Interpersonal Communication
Branding and Design
Brand Aesthetics
Marketing
Social Media for Small Business
Growth Mindset
Financial Literacy
Digital Media Marketing
Basics of Photography
Scalability and Growth
Following your Passion
Visual Merchandising and Displays
Sales and Outreach
NTN Registration and Taxation
Legal Structures in Business
Team Building

Previous Mentors and Trainers

  • Nadia Patel Gangjee

    Founder, Femprow

  • Faizan Laghari

    Entrepreneur
    Start Up Guru

  • Adil Moosajee

    Entrepreneur
    Founder, EGO
    Founder, The East End

  • Shahzad Qureshi

    Founder, Tohfay.com
    Founder, The Urban Forest

  • Mubariz Siddiqui

    Legal Consul
    Start Up Mentor

  • Salma Jafri

    Entrepreneur - Coach

  • Yousuf Bashir Qureshi

    Fashion Designer
    Photographer
    Poet and Speaker

  • Murtaza Khokhar

  • Ramsha Moiez Hashmi

    Digital Marketer

  • Wahaj Alley

    Senior Photographer

  • Sara Jamil

    Design Expert

  • Irum Fawad

    Entrepreneur
    Mentor

  • Usama Rafi

  • Mohsin Shahid Faquih

  • Khizra Munir

  • Samina Faisal Khan

    Founder, Forifix

  • Saqib Zahid

    Marketeer

  • Eefa Khalid

    Design Specialist, Educator

  • Ayesha Fahad

    Consultant, Trainer, and Mentor
    Dear Qalb

  • Ahmed Ayub

    CONRAD Labs,
    Ex Airlift

  • Mush Punjwani

    Founder, Coffee Wagera
    Motivational Speaker & Happiness Coach

  • Sama Malik

    Kreate Your Mark (KHAADI)

  • Syed Tariq Shah Gilani

    Design Professional