Welcome to Jamii Refresh Week! We’re heading into Q2 and out of lockdown, and so what better time to give our business plans a boost?

Despite Black people being one of the highest groups to embark on entrepreneurship, research has shown they they have traditionally experienced hurdles when it comes to brand and business development owing to lack of investment and access to resources that are key in the journey to successful business growth.

Over the last few months, we've become acutely aware of the lack of resources available for black creators and makers in particular, and in response to this we're launching Jamii Refresh Week.

In this week-long series, we've drafted in expert speakers to give us the low-down on everything from managing money to designing a website that works. Join us for:

• Tuesday 6: Managing Money As A Business Owner with
• Wednesday 7: How To Launch A Pop Up Shop with Appear Here
• Thursday 8: Running Your Own PR with Deborah T Johnson
• Friday 9: How To Get Your Website Right with Welland Porter

Tickets are £15 for the week or £5 per session.

Bring your most burning questions as there will be time for audience Q&A after each session!

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• Managing Money As A Business Owner

The wonderful world of business ownership comes with a huge amount of complexity around money. In this session, we'll be discussing everything creators need to know to master your business finances.

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• How To Launch A Pop Up Shop

Run by the world's leading space marketplace, Appear Here, this session will deep-dive into everything you need to know to launch and run a profitable pop-up shop.

There's no substitute for face-to-face time with customers and after spending the last 12 months indoors, offline retail is set to bounce back in a pretty big way.

When done well, pop ups can be a huge opportunity to grow a customer base, build deeper relationships with existing customers and better understand why people love your range. Since you're 'here today, gone tomorrow' , the risks are lower and they can create a great buzz around everything you're working on.

This masterclass is all about giving small business owners the knowledge and tools they need to run commercially-successful and brand-defining pop up shops in a post-COVID world.

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• Running Your Own PR

"Why did you launch? What problem are you solving? Why should we love you?"

PR is a powerful way to get your story out, reach new audiences and develop a trustworthy brand image - all for no/ low-cost. However, it's not easy to get right and can be time-consuming with little results.

In this masterclass, led by formidable PR & Brand Manager Deborah T Johnson, we'll be discussing the best ways to generate your own press: how to approach the media, build genuine relationships and strategically build your brand through partnerships and associations.

Just want to attend this session? Head here.

• How To Get Your Website Right

Run by design agency Welland Porter, this masterclass is will help small businesses ensure their website is carefully crafted, well-designed and crucially - able to drive sales.

The last 12 months have demonstrated how crucial it is to have an online presence that's able to turn visitors into customers and despite lockdown easing, the tide will not turn on online shopping.

How do you know if your site is performing well? What is great site design? What if you're not a designer? This session will answer all those questions, and so much more.

Just want to attend this session? Head here.

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Jamii is the home for Black creators and makers. A discovery platform for British brands on the up. A discount card when you join our community. Cause it feels good backing people – as good as 40% off. Somewhere in the UK, someone is making what you’re searching for. Think of Jamii as your introduction.

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