We help creative entrepreneurs turn
their passion into profit.
Business Prep School was created to help creatives master small business ownership. Blending lessons on branding and finances to create a cohesive business with staying power. At Prep School, we teach you the basics of business, from creating a solid brand to mastering marketing and everything in between.
We believe that starting a business should be fun, exciting, and creative, so we've designed our curriculum to reflect that. Our teachers are experienced entrepreneurs who have been in your shoes and know what it takes to succeed.
Join us and let's turn your business dreams into reality!
"It is amazing to have this resource available to small biz owners in our community. Prep School is basically a one stop shop for all the behind the scenes specifics that no one tells you about!"
- Meredith Owens
Branding 101
Together, we'll dive deep into the foundations of branding, helping you uncover your unique voice, aesthetic, and message. We'll teach you the fundamentals of crafting a brand that sets you apart from the rest, resonates with your dream clients, and leaves an unforgettable impression.
Profitable Pricing
Ready to click send on that invoice with confidence? We'll demystify the art of pricing and give you the strategies and know-how to confidently set your prices and boost your profits. You'll walk away knowing your worth and charging what you deserve, while still delighting your clients and staying competitive.
Understanding Your Numbers
Numbers can be intimidating, but fear not – we'll break them down into bite-sized, actionable steps. From understanding how to read a balance sheet or your P&L. No more avoiding the numbers game – you'll be in control!
We are your Business Prep School Faculty, aka your new business BFF's.
Alisha Thomas of Wait. What? Consulting? is an atypical mishmash of left brain/right brain. She started Wait. What? Consulting in 2019 to help creatives understand the numbers side of business. She has a formal degree in art and design and an informal degree in small creative business, which she gained while co-owning and running finance, operations, and logistics for a successful textile company that went on to sell in Target, Walmart, and Bed Bath and Beyond.
Drewe Smith and Kate Supa own Drewe and Kate Branding Co, a full service branding agency offering brand photography, graphic design, social media management, and website design. What started as a branding photography business seven years ago quickly morphed into a thriving brand development company. Now they are ready to share the knowledge of what it takes to create a cohesive brand.
Business Prep School 101 is For You If:
✔ you've recently started a new business
✔ you are looking for the confidence and tools to put yourself out there and attract your dream clients
✔ you want to own a business but don't know where to start
✔ you want to understand the financial part of your business
✔ you are ready to take your creative business to the next level
✔ you are interested in a Quickbooks tutorial
