09/24/2025
✨ Turning hustle into growth! ✨
Our founder .shuman is leading Creative Hustle workshop series at TMU 🎉
6 sessions packed with strategy, budgeting, cash flow, pricing & taxes — all FREE for students & early-career creatives.
📍 Starts Oct 9 @ TMU DMZ Sandbox
🚀 Don’t miss it!
06/28/2025
Think negotiation isn’t your thing?
If you’re an artist, a freelancer, or an entrepreneur - you’re already doing it every day. 🎙️💬
The key? Use your creativity and strategy together.
The 4 Elements of Principled Negotiation will change how you price, pitch, and partner.
Save this and tag a fellow creative who needs to see this! 👇🏼
06/12/2025
Pride isn’t just a parade — it’s a commitment.
For q***r artists and creative entrepreneurs, it often means showing up with your whole self and footing the bill.
🏳️🌈 This Pride Month, we’re spotlighting the business side of bold creativity.
The FLARE Creative Ecosystem Membership offers financial & strategic support built for artists - from project budgeting to sustainable pricing, and everything in between.
✨ You focus on your vision. We’ll back you up with clarity, strategy, and support. ✨
Click the link in bio to book a free consultation.
06/05/2025
We’re thrilled to be part of Day 1 at the 2SLGBTQI+ Global Business Summit 2025, happening June 12-13 at the Park Hyatt Toronto! 🏳️🌈✨
Catch .shuman leading the session:
“From Passion to Profit: Financial Strategies for 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurs” - a powerful talk on navigating finances, building sustainable income, and scaling with confidence.
This is your chance to connect, learn, and grow with a community of inspiring creatives and entrepreneurs. Don’t miss it!
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04/04/2025
✨Meet Stella, our new Executive Director for Client and Relations Development!
With a passion for building strong, lasting relationships and a strategic mindset, she’s ready to take our client partnerships to the next level.
We’re excited to have her on board and can’t wait to see all the amazing things we’ll accomplish together! 🌟
12/16/2024
Introducing our last holiday gift option for your creative friends and family: a custom tax credit or service, customizable for your loved one’s needs and goals!
💸 Custom Tax Credit or Service Gift 🎁
The perfect gift for tax season or any of FLARE’s services, from bookkeeping to grant budgeting.
✨ How It Works:
- Choose a custom amount toward any service
- We’ll add 15% more value to your gift - for example, a $200 credit becomes $230
- The recipient can use this toward tax filing or any service in our range
💡 A flexible, thoughtful gift for creatives, entrepreneurs, and small business owners!
⏳ Early Bird Offer: Ends December 18, 2024
📲 Link in bio to purchase your custom gift!
12/11/2024
Introducing our second holiday gift option for all the creatives in your life: our Financial Coaching package, where financial growth is made easy 💪
📦 FLARE Financial Coaching Package: “Personal FLARE Finance Pathway” 🎁
The ultimate gift for artists, freelancers, or small business owners ready to grow their financial skills and strategies.
✨ What’s Included:
- One-on-one coaching: three 90-minute sessions focused on budgeting, growth, and cash flow management
- Personalized financial plans and progress tracking
- Priority email support
- Access to exclusive templates and resources
💸 Pricing:
3-Month Program: $1,200 (15% off with early bird = $1,020).
⏳ Early Bird Offer: Ends December 18, 2024
📲 Link in bio to secure your bundle at a discount!
12/11/2024
Wondering what might be holding you back in your creative career? Here are the top 3 financial myths creatives believe:
⚠️ MYTH 1: I don’t need a financial plan if I am just starting out.
Financial plans are essential for a thriving creative business! Even if you are just starting out, set yourself up for success by setting goals and making realistic plans to achieve them. Not sure where to start? We've got you - send us a DM!
⚠️ MYTH 2: Creative businesses don’t need to track cash flow.
Part of a sustainable financial plan is keeping tabs on the money coming in and going out to make you are staying on track 💪
⚠️ MYTH 3: Taxes are too complicated, I’ll deal with them later.
Taxes don't have to be complicated if you stay on top of your income and expenses! And when tax season comes around, we're here to help!
Here at FLARE, we want to help prevent these common misconceptions from holding you back! DM us for more support and tips on how to start planning your finances the right way 💪🔥
12/09/2024
Introducing our first gift option: A FLARE coaching session, bringing you financial clarity and empowerment 🎁🎄
🎨 FLARE Coaching Session – $200 + HST 🎁
Perfect for creatives, freelancers, or small business owners seeking clarity, confidence, and actionable next steps.
💡 What’s Included:
- A 90-minute one-on-one session
- Support with financial challenges, business growth, and sustainability
- Tailored action plans for success
✨ Early Bird Discount: Book now for 15% off - pay only $170 + HST (available until December 18th, 2024)
🎁 Give someone the tools to thrive financially this holiday season!
📲 Link in bio to claim your early bird gift!
12/06/2024
🎁 Give the gift of FLARE this holiday season 🎁
Wondering what to gift the creatives in your life this year? Get them the most important gift of all: financial clarity and empowerment ⭐️
Here at FLARE, we are offering some wonderful holiday gift bundles for your loved ones (or for yourself!) - whether it’s support for tax season, coaching, or any of our other services, your gift is bound to make a lasting impact!
🎁 Here’s how it works:
- Custom Tax Credit or Service Amount: Contribute toward tax filing, financial planning, or any FLARE service.
- Financial Coaching Sessions or Bundles: Help creatives and entrepreneurs thrive with personalized coaching sessions or an intensive package.
💸 Early Bird Offer: Get 15% off coaching services OR add 15% value to custom tax credit or service amounts. Ends December 18, 2024.
📲 Link in bio to purchase your gift!
11/18/2024
🌟 GIVEAWAY ALERT
November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada, and we’re celebrating by giving away a FREE financial coaching session (valued at $200) to one lucky winner!
TO ENTER:
1️⃣ Follow .pc to be eligible.
2️⃣ Comment below with a financial struggle you are facing or one you’d like to explore.
3️⃣ Tag your friends! Each tag = 1 entry, so the more you tag, the better your chances!
⏰ Contest ends: Sunday, November 24, 2024, at 12:30 PM ET.
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
Giveaway runs from November 18, 2024, to November 24, 2024, at 12:30 PM ET.
One winner will be randomly selected to receive one (1) free financial coaching session.
Open to Canadian residents only.
Winners will be contacted by .pc via DM within 24 hours after the giveaway closes.
This promotion is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram or Facebook.
🚨 Important Reminder: .pc is the ONLY official Flare account. We will never ask for your credit card information or any payment details.
Good luck, and start tagging