THE BUSINESS CLUBINDEPENDENT MINDS. SHARED AMBITION.
You’ve built a creative business.
Now put the right people around it.
Your work deserves more than another business card exchange.
CR38IVES brings established creative business owners and experienced professionals together to make useful connections, share practical knowledge and help one another get seen.
From independent specialists to small and medium-sized creative businesses, this is a room for people who care about the quality of their work — and the business behind it.
See what happens in the room ↘Connect with people who understand creative businesses. Find a sounding board, a specialist for your next project or someone who knows exactly who you should speak to.
Client deadlines shouldn’t leave your own marketing on hold. Our member PR service and social media promotion put your work in front of a wider audience — with practical support to help you promote yourself.
Get perspectives beyond your own discipline. Learn from experienced professionals, exchange ideas and stay connected between sessions through our community conversations.
Your online presence should do your expertise justice.
Build a compelling profile, distinctive visuals and a consistent voice across LinkedIn, webinars, social media and beyond. Our creative services equip you to show up with confidence — and make the right impression wherever people discover your business.
Available to members and non-members.
CR38IVES members enjoy preferential rates.
“CR38IVES has helped my business in a number of ways. They promote me and my children’s books on social media. My marketing visibility has increased, the number of my followers has increased, and I’ve also seen an increase in my book sales - which is wonderful!”
A creative workout. A useful conversation. An introduction that opens up a possibility.
Our meetings are designed to get you thinking, talking and making connections that matter to your business. Bring your experience, your questions and that idea you haven’t quite found the right person to share with.
You’ll find a welcoming, diverse community that makes space for different perspectives. People from your own creative field — and others who might help you see things differently. Collaboration comes first.
No need to arrive with a perfect pitch or a pocketful of business cards. Come ready to take part.
The connection doesn’t stop when the meeting ends. Through member features, livestream appearances, audio-room conversations and promotion across social platforms and groups, we help give you and your business a voice beyond the room.
We’re not shy about championing our members.
Meet creative professionals who could become your next collaborators, clients and trusted friends — and start building relationships that move your business forward.
Our creative ice-breaker gets ideas flowing and takes you beyond your usual thinking. Play, loosen up and explore specially designed challenges that spark fresh perspectives — and breakthrough ideas you can put to work in your business.
Our breakout rooms give you space to get beyond introductions, explore ideas and discover opportunities to collaborate.
An expert speaker, hand-picked especially for creative businesses, brings insight you can take back to your work. Relevant expertise, fresh perspectives and something worth thinking about.
A collaborator? A useful introduction? Eyes on a new project? Our round-the-room calls to action let you ask for something specific — and spot where you can help someone else.
We round up the announcements, useful information and what’s coming next. Keep the momentum going beyond this meeting.
Come and experience a CR38IVES session for yourself.
“It’s the connection between
creativity and business
that I find particularly helpful.”
James DawesWebsite Designer
More from our members ↗Great work deserves a clear voice.
A media interview can open doors for your business. Being able to explain what you do — clearly, confidently and credibly — helps you make the most of the opportunity.
Join experienced media professionals Sarah Parfitt and Alice Castle for a session exploring how to communicate your business with clarity and credibility — whether you’re talking to a journalist, appearing on camera or introducing your work.
· on Zoom
Join the session, meet the CR38IVES community and bring a fresh perspective back to your business.
Book a club session ↗Booking and event details on Eventbrite.
Media trainer · Radio & podcast producer
Sarah brings more than 30 years’ experience in UK and international media, including production for BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 5 Live and the BBC World Service. She has over 20 years’ experience as a communication trainer with the BBC Academy and founded The Media Hub.
Award-winning producer · Presenter · Media trainer
Alice has more than 30 years’ international broadcasting experience. Her credits include BBC programmes, WNYC and UNICEF Radio. She has trained journalists, presenters, charities and businesses, with media-training work at the Chartered Institute of Marketing and MediaTrust.
Explore our ON THE COUCH interviews: conversations with creative people, the work they make and the experiences behind it.
Explore the series on YouTube ↗I joined CR38IVES so that I could increase my network and meet other sorts of people who could help and guide me towards promoting my book and getting speaker gigs.
When a shared project made finding the right creative collaborators harder than it should have been, Melanie and Julie saw the need for a better way to connect. CR38IVES grew from that experience.
A multi award-winning filmmaker, broadcaster and creative director, and owner of Poppy Perry Media. Melanie brings expertise in storytelling, visual communication and helping businesses communicate their value.
Connect with Melanie ↗
An experienced TV journalist, producer and director, and award-winning film director. Julie brings a sharp editorial eye and a wealth of experience helping creative people tell their stories.
Connect with Julie ↗For creative people who take their business seriously — and enjoy good company along the way.
Curious about what membership could do for your business? Let’s talk about where you are — and where you want to go.
Start with a club session. Book your place on Eventbrite ↗
CR38IVES is for creative professionals, established independent businesses and teams who want to connect, collaborate and raise their visibility. If you value both your craft and the business behind it, we’d love to hear from you.
Yes. A club session is a chance to meet the group and see how we work. Book your place on Eventbrite ↗ and check the event listing for the full details.
No. The club brings together people across creative fields, including designers, authors, artists, performers, filmmakers and the professionals who support them.
Start with an enquiry. Tell us about your business and what you’d like from the club. We’ll explain how membership works, answer your questions and help you decide whether we’re a good fit.
Tell us a little about your team so we can discuss the right membership arrangement for your business.