Self Made Online: How to turn your side hustle into a creative business

Got a side hustle and wondering how to turn it into your full-time career? Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take the next step, this session will give you the practical tools to make the transition.

Join award-winning entrepreneur and strategist Isabel Sachs for a hands-on workshop covering everything from business structures and financial planning to finding clients and marketing your brand. You’ll leave with a clear roadmap to grow your hustle into a sustainable business.

What you get

• Choosing the Right Business Structure – Understand the differences between sole traders, limited companies, and partnerships.
• Understanding Your Financial Needs – Learn how to calculate costs, manage cash flow, and price your services.
• Goal Setting & Time Management – Find strategies to balance a side hustle with a full-time job and set achievable business goals.
• Cash Flow 101 – Master invoicing, expenses, and income management.
• Finding Clients & Marketing Your Business – Discover effective ways to reach your ideal customers and grow your brand.

Meet the tutor

Isabel Sachs is a D&AD & Lovie Award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, and strategist recognized as one of the top 21 most influential women by Startups Magazine and one of The Dots’ 100 women transforming the Creative Industry. 

With over 20 years of experience, she has worked with brands, creatives, and organizations to drive organic engagement through strategic communications, community-building, and events.

She has delivered keynotes and workshops for Apple, The New York Times, The British Museum, Victoria & Albert Museum, KFC, Domestika, and more on topics including entrepreneurship, creative careers, and networking.

Isabel is the founder of I LIKE NETWORKING, an award-winning platform supporting 45k+ women and non-binary individuals in the creative industries, mentoring over 1,000 people since 2020, with features in the Evening Standard, Stylist, and The New York Times. She also leads Rahal/Sachs, a 360 creative agency focused on sports.

Previously, she founded an acclaimed cultural agency in Brazil, producing 50+ events annually, including international tours, and managing artists and a theater company. Her work spans nonprofits, cultural organizations, and global brands such as Converse, Red Bull, and Lollapalooza.

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Do I need any experience to take part?

No experience needed – this session is open to all.

How to join

Book your place using the enrol button on this page. Spaces are limited so book now to avoid disappointment.

About Self Made

Self Made Online is our free, online bite-size how-to’s giving 18-30’s the skills to go freelance or become an entrepreneur in the creative industries. Find out more about our Self Made programme. 

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I’M NOT SURE I CAN AFFORD TO TAKE PART…

If you need help to pay for things like project fees, transport or childcare, we can help. Find out how you can get support. If you are using a bursary to pay for the project, please ensure you arrange this with the Advice Base with plenty of time before the start of the project.

I HAVE ADDITIONAL NEEDS. WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE?

We are committed to supporting D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse young people, those with medical conditions, access requirements or any lived experience that may require adaptation, support or sensitivity. If there is anything you would like to let us (our youth workers, tutors or staff) know that will support your enjoyment and access, you can do so by emailing us at advicebase@roundhouse.org.uk, and we will contact you to discuss further how to best support your engagement.