RESOURCES
Looking for knowledge and inspiration? You’re in the right place! Wheelhouse resources are like having a good friend in the industry who knows their sh*t. We lean into experts to give us the advice they wish they knew years ago, helping YOU level up.
4 Things Freelancers Can Do to Manage Their Money
Managing money as a freelancer can be stressful. Before you take the leap, check out these 4 things that can help with freelance financial planning.
Five Questions To Ask Yourself When You Go Freelance
Ditching the security of a regular paycheck to enter the dicey and competitive world of freelancing takes guts—and planning!
Caring For Yourself While Working As A BIPOC Creative: A Talk with Leilani Lewis
It’s no secret that working in creative fields can be challenging in any city and at any point in time. And if you experience the world as a BIPOC creative, arts leader and Racial equity practitioner Leilani Lewis has some back-to- basics tips for taking care of yourself and protecting your work. Leilani sits down with Executive Director, Amy Lillard, to talk about it.
Four Money Management Apps for Creative Businesses and Freelancers
As if running your own business wasn’t enough, oftentimes small businesses and freelancers find themselves having to be their own finance manager as well. Check out these four money-managing apps that are all easy to use, save time, and even money.
Anatomy of a Business Plan
All the parts of a solid business plan explained, with tips from Washington State creative business owners who have been there.
Week By Week Social Media Calendar
Not sure where to start with social media? Wheelhouse has got you covered! We know it’s tempting to wing it, but taking the time to plan your social media strategy with this calendar will help you share your creative genius with intention.
Business Plan Canvas
Use this business plan canvas template to figure out value, marketing, and logistics and you'll be launching in no time!
How to Network Without "Networking!"
If you’re “Networking!,” you’re doing it wrong. Want to learn how to authentically connect with fellow professionals? Warren Etheredge breaks it down in this How To Guide.
The Ultimate Kickass Kickstarter Guide for Makers
The Evergreen Bandana Game was funded 1,000% on Kickstarter. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the considerations we made every step of the way, following the campaign chronologically from fresh idea to thinking about what to do after everything is done.
Discover Washington State's Department of Commerce's Creatives Academy
A cool new tool at the Department of Commerce that helps you turn your passion into a livelihood!
How to Read (and Write) a Contract: A Guide for Freelance Independent Contractors
Stop squinting at jargon-filled legal lingo and learn to speak fluent contract-ease like a pro (which you are!)
Caring for yourself while working as a BIPOC creative
It’s no secret that working in creative fields can be challenging in any city and at any point in time. And if you experience the world as a BIPOC creative, arts leader and racial equity practitioner Leilani Lewis has some back-to-basics tips for taking care of yourself and protecting your work.
Crowdfunding Launch Day Checklist
A checklist that’s general enough to apply to any crowdfunding platform—but specific enough so that you won't miss checking any pre-launch day boxes!
Crowdfunding Tips For Filmmakers: A Seed&Spark Case Study
Wheelhouse Executive Director Amy Lillard talks to Erin Joy Nash from the Brave Space Project about how they successfully funded their film, Expedition Reclamation, on crowdfunding platform Seed&Spark.