Black Led Business Forum

Check out our schedule and register your place on our new in-person programme: Kickstart Your Business, taking place  across our borough BIPC Local libraries, and also at the British Library.Open to all UK business owners across the capital, Kickstart Your Business offers tailored, accessible workshops, which aim to put practical support in place to start and progress with their business development. We have partnered with JPMorgan Chase & Co to bring aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners our new two day start-up programme.Whether it's helping aspiring entrepreneurs turn their business idea into a reality or helping early stage start-ups find the spark they need - our programme and network of six London boroughs delivers grass roots support on your doorstep. Learn the skills, information and know-how you need to build a viable business today.We also regularly offer the Kickstart your business programme in an online or hybrid format to provide more flexibility.Find out more on ourwebsiteOur partner library network includes the following London boroughs:BromleyE﻿nfieldGreenwichLewishamWaltham ForestW﻿andsworthThe Kickstart Your Business workshops are:"Business Research and Information':Protecting what your business does and creates is key to creating value. In this interactive workshop on Intellectual Property, you’ll learn the practical steps you need to take to own and defend new inventions, products and brands. Topics include all you need to know about patents, designs, trademarks and copyright.﻿ This workshop also covers the fundamentals of using the BIPC’s and your library’s resources to develop a strategic roadmap for your business. You will be introduced to concepts like the Value Proposition and to tools like the Business Model Canvas, to help you make informed business decisions, plan and offer value to your customer.'﻿Get Started':In this high energy and practical workshop, you will find out how to set up your business and avoid common start-up pitfalls. By the end of the day, you will have the skills, knowledge and confidence to complete a one page business plan.The project  is funded by the British Library, five participating London boroughs and generously supported by JPMorgan Chase & Co.

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Join us for our regular Black Led Business Forum, but this time it's online!

Agenda:<ul><li>Welcome and what support is available</li><li>What do businesses want to see from Lewisham business support in 2026</li><li>Planning 2026 Lewisham Black led business conference</li><li>SEEN festival and market opportunities</li><li>Black led business public campaign 2026</li><li>Q&amp;A with Lewisham business officer</li></ul> To gain full access to all of the resources on offer at BIPC Lewisham, sign up for a free Lewisham Libraries card at https://libraries.lewisham.gov.uk/user/register Please note: by registering for this BIPC Lewisham event, you will be signing up for our monthly newsletter, which is the best way to keep up with local business events and opportunities. If you prefer not to receive our newsletter, you can unsubscribe at any time by:1. Emailing bipc@lewisham.gov.uk with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line or2. Clicking the "Unsubscribe" button at the bottom of any newsletter you receive. You can find more information about Lewisham Council’s Privacy Policies at https://lewisham.gov.uk/about-this-site/privacy

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