BIPC Lewisham Black History Month 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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BIPC Lewisham proudly presents our annual BHM Business Forum!

Deptford Lounge

Event Objectives<ul><li>Celebrate the contribution and resilience of Black-led businesses in Lewisham</li></ul><ul><li>Strengthen community connections and collaboration facilitated with council</li></ul><ul><li>Community led discussion</li></ul><ul><li>Showcase local success stories and role models</li></ul><ul><li>Provide practical support through a workshop</li></ul><ul><li>Create a vibrant, culturally rich experience aligned with Black History Month</li></ul> Agenda1. Arrival &amp; Cultural Welcome (2:00 – 2:15)<ul><li>Registration &amp; networking</li></ul><ul><li>Information table:</li></ul><ul><li>BIPC Lewisham and Library information</li></ul><ul><li>Partner organisations (support programmes and council teams)</li></ul> 2. Opening &amp; Theme Setting (2:15 – 2:40)<ul><li>Welcome from BIPC Lewisham (host)</li></ul><ul><li>Lewisham business team update</li></ul><ul><li>Councillor or senior leader remarks</li></ul><ul><li>Theme keynote: “Celebrating Our Community Through Enterprise”</li></ul><ul><li>Focus on legacy, economic empowerment and collective growth</li></ul> 3. Spotlight: Community Business Stories (2:40 – 3:00)Short spotlight talks from businesses in the room (3–5 mins each):<ul><li>“My business journey”</li></ul><ul><li>“Local employability”</li></ul><ul><li>“From local to scalable”</li></ul><ul><li>“Purpose-led enterprise”</li></ul> 4. Omosola Fiberisima - Interactive Workshop (3:00 – 3:50)<ul><li>Practical skills session, business growth strategies and interactive participation</li></ul> 5. Francis Solicitors &amp; local legal specialists - Elizabeth Eigbefoh (3:50 – 4:10)<ul><li>Business legal services presentation</li></ul><ul><li>Q&amp;A</li></ul> 6. Lewisham Markets Team (3:50 – 4:10)<ul><li>Gateway to market opportunities presentation</li></ul><ul><li>Q&amp;A</li></ul> 7. Panel Discussion: “Stronger Together – Building Black Business Ecosystems” (4:10 – 4:50)Panel of 3 speakers’ topics:<ul><li>Collaboration vs competition</li></ul><ul><li>Access to funding and opportunities</li></ul><ul><li>Role of community networks</li></ul><ul><li>Power of community to support local businesses</li></ul><ul><li>Inspiration and role models of your entrepreneurial journey</li></ul><ul><li>Future of Black enterprise in Lewisham</li></ul> 7. Roundtable Networking: Community Solutions (4:50 – 5:30)Facilitated discussions topics:<ul><li>Leadership</li></ul><ul><li>Funding &amp; finance</li></ul><ul><li>Marketing &amp; visibility</li></ul><ul><li>Collaboration and contract opportunities</li></ul><ul><li>Youth &amp; future entrepreneurs</li></ul><ul><li>Black business eco-system</li></ul><ul><li>Future of Lewisham as a place to do business</li></ul><ul><li>Honouring our communities</li></ul>Peer to peer learning group identifies:<ul><li>1 challenge</li></ul><ul><li>1 solution</li></ul><ul><li>1 opportunity for collaboration</li></ul> 8. Networking and close (5:30 – 6:00)<ul><li>Celebration moment:</li></ul><ul><li>Recognition of local Black business achievements</li></ul><ul><li>Call to action:</li></ul><ul><li>Join BIPC programmes and upcoming forum/event dates</li></ul><ul><li>Feedback forms and thanks</li></ul><ul><li>Networking</li></ul> 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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