Island's creative industries need to become savvy

Tuesday, 12 January 2016 00:00

It's time for the Island's creative industries to step up and become more business savvy:

That's government's business development manager - who has organised regular gatherings at Noa Bakehouse this year.

Over 50 people attended the last two sessions from a cross-section of the creative community.

The next event is set to take place on 28th of this month - Mike Reaney explains what's needed to spring growth into the sector:

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