Start-up Start Here

Our network of Business & IP Centres has helped over 300,000 innovators, inventors, creators and sole traders in the 20 years since we opened our doors – you could be next!

This event is for everyone interested in starting a business. Whether you want to start something, or have recently started, we’re here to help.

This event is part of a wider series happening across the UK in celebration of the Business & IP Centre’s 20th anniversary.

From a single Reading Room in the British Library, the Business & IP Centre has expanded to a thriving network of over 70 centres based in libraries UK-wide, helping over 40,000 people every year to start and grow a business.

Find out more about the Business & IP Centre and the work we do here: https://bl.uk/bipc/bipc20

Agenda

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Best business lessons with Rasheed Ogunlaru and Alison Lewy

Two of our longest standing BIPC experts, who have supported thousands of founders to start up and grow, share the real-world lessons they’ve learnt about entrepreneurs and what truly makes a business succeed.

12:05 PM - 01:00 PM

Let's Talk Business - panel discussion

For 20 years, we’ve been at the forefront of helping businesses to start and grow. This session will cover how to start a business today and how the BIPC can help. Be inspired by businesses who have been exactly where you are and experts who are supporting new businesses to start up every week. Speakers announced shortly.

01:05 PM - 01:45 PM

My start-story and why every founder should use the BIPC with Martha Keith

Join our BIPC Ambassador Martha Keith, founder of Martha Brook stationery and the Business Secrets Club, interviewed by Vee Roberts. Find out how Martha built her brands from the ground up, hear her insights on the future of entrepreneurship and discover why she thinks the BIPC is one of the best kept secrets in business!

Timings and programme subject to change.