How to be a successful entrepreneur and start your own business

By The Guardian Masterclasses

Date and time

Tuesday, January 26, 2016 · 6:30 - 9:30pm GMT

Location

The Guardian

Kings Place 90 York Way London N1 9GU United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.

Description

Get your new year off to a good start at this evening class with some of the UK’s most inspiring entrepreneurs

Ever dreamed of starting your own business? At this inspirational masterclass, you’ll learn how to adopt the mindset of an entrepreneur and take those exciting first steps towards launching your own venture.

This fun evening class includes lots of practical tips on how to build your brand – from making contacts in your industry to marketing your products and balancing the books. If you’ve got an idea for a great business and want inspiration to get it up-and-running, this is the ideal class to kickstart your new year.

Content

  • Higgidy co-founder Mark Campbell offers guidance on how to think like an entrepreneur and stay true to your values as your business grows
  • Madeleine Moxham, founder of jewellery and accessories business MOXHAM, advises how to establish a brand image on a budget, as well as how to problem-solve, work with suppliers and create quality products
  • One more speaker to be announced

Speaker profiles

Mark Campbell is the co-founder of Higgidy, a food business that creates up to 300,00 handmade pies and quiches per week. Higgidy has been featured twice in the Fast Track 100, as one of the fastest-growing businesses in the UK. Find out more on their website.

Madeleine Moxham is the founder of MOXHAM, a London-based jewellery and accessories brand. Having previously worked in fashion, Madeleine wasn’t constrained by the pre-conceived idea of what jewellery should be and set out to explore the boundaries by launching her own business. MOXHAM has been featured in publications including Grazia, Elle, Vogue and Time Out. Find out more on their website.

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Welcome to Guardian Masterclasses – a unique programme of learning embedded within one of the world's most forward-thinking media organisations.

We offer a broad range of short and long courses across a variety of disciplines from creative writing, journalism, photography and design, film and digital media, music and cultural appreciation.

Harnessing the expertise and specialisms within the organisation, our courses are led by first class and award winning guardian professionals whilst also drawing on the skills and expertise of other leading figures at the forefront of the creative and digital industries.

The programme is aimed at anyone interested in personal or professional development whether that be refining your skills, focusing your ambition or simply broadening your mind and gaining inspiration.

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