Free Workload Audit Checklist for Entertainment & Creative Businesses
Create clarity, reclaim time, and understand exactly what to outsource first.
Running an entertainment or cultural business means juggling a lot– clients, rehearsals, commissions, admin, touring schedules, emails, finances, creative work, performers, tech teams, and everything in between. It’s no wonder things start to feel overwhelming.
But before you decide what to outsource, upgrade, or streamline… you need a clear picture of what’s actually happening inside your business.
That’s where the HVA Workload Audit Checklist comes in.
This free, easy-to-use resource helps you understand:
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Where your time is really going
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Which tasks drain your creative energy
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What only you should be doing
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What’s slowing down your business
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What to outsource first for the biggest impact
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How to start building a structure that supports growth and sustainability
Whether you’re a performer, producer, director, creative freelancer, entertainment agency, or cultural organisation, this checklist gives you the clarity you need to finally stop reacting, and start running your business with intention.
Why is this workload audit is a game-changer for creatives
Reduces overwhelm and burnout
You can make informed decisions about outsourcing
Helps identify bottlenecks in your admin and systems
Strengthens your client experience
Frees up more time for creative work
Helps build a business the runs smoothly behind the scenes!
It’s simple. It’s clear. And it gives you a starting point, something every growing creative business needs.
What’s inside the Workload Audit Checklist?
Your download includes a structured, step-by-step audit process that guides you through:
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A full brain-dump of everything you do
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Categorising tasks based on time, energy, and skill
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Identifying time-wasters and overwhelm triggers
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Highlighting early outsourcing opportunities
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Creating a realistic next step for support
You’ll also find examples, prompts, and guidance designed specifically for the entertainment and creative industries.
Why do creatives love starting with this audit?
Because clarity gives you confidence, and confidence fuels creativity.
When your workload is visible, you stop feeling like you’re drowning in tasks and start understanding what needs support. That’s when real transformation happens.
This checklist pairs perfectly with outsourcing, systems building, and the wider support offered at HVA, helping you design a business that feels calm, intentional, and sustainable.
Download your free Workload Audit Checklist
Ready to shift from overwhelm to clarity?
Looking for deeper support?
HVA specialises in flexible admin and business support for the entertainment and cultural sectors. If your audit highlights tasks you’re ready to hand over, I’d love to help you build a smoother, more sustainable backend for your business.
