Empowering creatives to make a living out of their passion
LAURA MULHERN
FOUNDER, PLAN MAKE DO
ABOUT PLAN MAKE DOPlan Make Do® is a platform for creative freelancers and small business owners to help you navigate each stage of your career. Here you can develop your business skills, learn how to spend more time on your creative practice and enjoy the process of making a living out of your passion.
The Creatives Guide to Networking
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Access bespoke advice for your creative business
Access bespoke advice and receive the support you need for your creative business. Whether you have specific issues to resolve in your freelance endeavours or you're feeling uncertain about your direction, we're here to help. Book a personalised one-to-one session to gain clarity and direction for your next steps, benefit from a confidential and calming space to share your challenges, ask questions, and set goals for your creative career. Together, we'll work on building a practical plan that aligns with your lifestyle and creativity. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to tap into networks and connect with creative industry leaders to further support your journey.
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Emma Rowland ✷ Creative Director
“Laura is incredible at her job. I've worked with her in a number of capacities and she always comes up with creative, practical and supportive suggestions. As someone looking for freelance work, her support with my CV has been speedy, well considered and I'm sure will help me secure a lot more work in the future!”
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Sammy Murphy ✷ Magazine Art Director
“Laura is a remarkable person who has provided invaluable advice and guidance for our business. Her expertise has proven to be an incredible asset, as she has helped us connect with like-minded creatives in the area. Thanks to her insights, we have gained a better understanding of the industry and have been inspired to achieve greater success. We cannot recommend her services enough, as she has truly been a great source of inspiration for us.”
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Priscilla Krahn ✷ Writer
“I am very happy to have booked a 1:1 session with Laura, who gave me comprehensive and tailored guidance on progressing with my creative work as a writer and building an online profile. Laura’s advice and insight was great, answering all my questions.
The session has given me confidence and clarity to progress with the next steps of my creative journey.”
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Nat Cook ✷ Art Director & Visual Artist
“I am so so glad I booked a session with Laura at Plan Make Do. She was clear, concise, and totally understood my needs (finally someone GETS ME) and I left with a clear plan for my next steps. It was so helpful I can’t wait for my next session! If you’re thinking about getting some support, this is your sign! I can’t recommend Laura enough.”
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Becca Parker ✷ Designer-Maker
“Such a positive session reflecting and planning with Laura at Plan Make Do this morning! Thanks for your encouragement and wisdom Laura! I’d definitely recommend her 1:1’s if you need some small business support.”
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Lauren Mason ✷ Designer
“Laura is a life-saver. I needed superior wisdom in brand messaging & copywriting that reaches the right audience and she gave me spot on advice and copy! There was a lot I had going on ideas-wise and she was able to narrow down exactly what I need, provide focus and even suggest things I didn’t think about. I felt really understood and I’m grateful I could launch a business on the right foot!”
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Izzy Weds ✷ Illustrator
“Laura was the best help anyone has been! Her industry knowledge shines through, I would 100% recommend to any freelance or creative who needs any advice, on any query big or small.”
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Seth Rowden ✷ Copywriter
“I booked several 1:1 sessions with Laura to help me clarify a new direction. We covered everything from website positioning to marketing strategy to financials... nothing was off limits. She's clear thinking and incredibly grounded in her advice. Together, we created a realistic plan to increase project fees while taking on fewer clients. Thanks to Laura, I feel more in control of my business and have started getting much more intentional about my future. What Laura did for me was give my business a mini "reset/boost". Her support is well worth the investment and plan to continue working with Laura whenever I need an experienced outside perspective.”
Find your ideal clients and build your network
The Creative’s Guide to Networking, a collaboration between Plan Make Do and I Like Networking, equips emerging creatives with essential strategies for successful networking, covering finding ideal clients, making approaches, navigating collaborations, and nurturing lasting client relationships. It's a go-to resource emphasising sustained connections within the industry, supported by these organisations dedicated to empowering creatives
PHILOSOPHYFounded in late 2019 by business owner and long-term freelancer Laura Mulhern, Plan Make Do offers support and advice through bespoke one-to-one mentoring, talks, workshops and online resources.
SERVICESWant to collaborate? Browse available services, then book a consultation. Let’s create together.
One-to-One Advice Session
Startup Support Talks
Corporate Team Workshop
Online Resources
“Plan Make Do® is here to guide you through the key areas you need to know to create a thriving creative career. A lot of what I share here is information I wish I knew when I first started out. I'm glad to share my experience and knowledge with you now.”
Laura Mulhern ✷ Founder of Plan Make Do