For Immediate Release

27th February, 2025 – Freetown, Sierra Leone 

Built Financial Technologies, in collaboration with The Arimah, recently hosted the Simplifying Finance for Creatives workshop, an event designed to provide essential financial management skills to Sierra Leone’s growing creative community. Held in Freetown, the workshop proved to be a resounding success, drawing a diverse group of artists, designers, and entrepreneurs eager to enhance their financial literacy.

Throughout the workshop, participants engaged in interactive sessions covering key aspects of financial management, including budgeting, pricing strategies, and bookkeeping, all tailored specifically to the needs of the creative industry. Attendees also received hands-on guidance on how to effectively track their income, manage expenses, and ensure their finances are growth-ready for the future. A standout feature of the event was an introduction to the Built app, a powerful tool designed to help creative professionals easily manage their business finances.

The response from participants was overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing a new sense of confidence in managing their finances and applying the skills they learned to their creative ventures. The workshop underscored Built’s ongoing commitment to providing creative entrepreneurs with accessible financial solutions and resources that empower them to thrive in their industries.
The Simplifying Finance for Creatives workshop aligns with Built and The Arimah’s shared mission to support entrepreneurs in underserved sectors, particularly in regions like Sierra Leone where financial education and resources are often limited.

As the creative economy continues to grow, Built remains dedicated to offering accessible financial education and tools that empower creatives to achieve lasting business success.

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