tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18205490.post113439585423598510..comments2023-07-25T09:03:10.611+01:00Comments on Creative Enterprise: I have a hunch...Charlotte Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13534943885635550433noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18205490.post-1137755363599020132006-01-20T11:09:00.000+00:002006-01-20T11:09:00.000+00:00The incubator might be a model that is easily sold...The incubator might be a model that is easily sold to start-ups in the 'Creative Industries' as it is comfortable for them, however there can be a high turnover of occupancy in such spaces. For example the initial aim of the Custard Factory (Birmingham, UK) was to fill the (large) building with artists, designers and musicians. To a great extent they succeeded and created an amazing space for interaction between creative people, but over time they had to start renting space to more non-creative service industry businesses because art just doesn't pay the rent. They turned space that was specifically for individual artists and artisans over to charitable status because it wasn't economically viable any other way. Sure, some of the businesses have gone on to be a success i.e. they are still trading and still paying the bills. So there might be one extra item to add to your check list for leaving college - business savviness.mike priddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08493040266394597822noreply@blogger.com