Jumpstart your Business: ‘Business Development- From Strategy to Execution

Jumpstart your business is back for its last and final webinar of this series bringing you ‘Business Development: From Strategy to Execution’. This session is designed for any individual who is thinking about starting up a business or venturing into the freelance world.

'What is business development? In simple terms it involves strategic tasks and actions that contributes to the growth and value of a business.

In this online webinar Natasha Ellard-Shoefield from The Hand will be providing you with the tools and knowledge to win new business and develop successful client relationships. She will focus on key elements of ‘Business Development’ and how to execute it effectively:

1. Which markets/sectors of targets do you want to approach for new business?

2. Sourcing your data, researching the correct contacts and turn targets into leads

3. Value proposition, identifying your hook, positioning and taking it to market

4. Developing a strategic roadmap/plan

5. How to get your quick wins in business

Natasha Ellard-Shoefield, The Hand

Natasha has worked in the creative industry for more than 2 decades. She is the Managing Director of The Hand and specialises in helping creative businesses and design agencies grow through the acquisition of new clients via a targeted business development strategy. She has ‘trained to train’ and offers coaching and sales & communications training to creative professionals, businesses, and agencies.

The Hand was founded in 2005 to help creative businesses and agencies to hit key milestones in their growth stages. It was the first new business agency to focus purely on the creative industry in the UK and is the only business development consultancy in the UK to offer a 360-degree service, from strategy through to execution, The Hand can plug in, providing a resource that is an extension of a team, that focuses solely on the creative and design industry.

All our interactive webinars are fully funded and will be taking place via Zoom. They will be recorded and available to view after the event upon request. We encourage you to attend the 'live' sessions to have the opportunity to ask questions and receive bespoke business advice.

The joining details and further information about each webinar will be emailed directly to all those who register their interest in attending this first webinar. To register your interest, please provide your details by clicking 'Register' now.

‘Jumpstart your Business' is an online webinar series is delivered by Ideate Manchester covering different essential topics on how to efficiently start up your own creative business. We’re looking for any creatives who are new to self-employment or considering starting a business and in need of support. We recognise the importance of starting up on the right path and the challenges that it comes with. From perfecting your business idea to marketing and exploring your financial options, we can help you to prepare for a successful start-up. Ideate Manchester is funded by the European Regional Development Fund and run-in partnership with Manchester Growth Hub and Northern Powerhouse.

If you have any queries about this webinar series, don't hesitate to get in touch with Nadia.Adofo@creativeengland.co.uk