Dear entrepreneur
After a year of providing a remote service to businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs across the region, we're thrilled to be able to welcome you back to our newly refurbished space at Leeds Central Library.
We've got lots of events and one-to-ones coming up this month so make sure to check our event page for more information.
Visit our new space!
Pop into BIPC Leeds for free support to kickstart your ideas, chat with one of our friendly librarians and browse our collection of business books and journals. We have a programme of free workshops and one-to-ones to help you get the skills you need to start, run or grow your own business.
The revamped space also includes free-to-use computers and workspace areas for you to work from, we hope to see you soon!
The Business & IP Centre is located on the 2nd floor of Leeds Central Library.
Coming up this month
Social media workshops at the Reginald Centre
Our exclusive social media workshops are back for anyone looking for some extra support to maximise social media for their business. Join these workshops if you're wanting to find out how to use social media for your own small business, plan your social media strategy, create engaging content and make valuable connections.
These sessions are part of a series of workshops, ideally you should be able to attend each session to make the most out of these.
- A blueprint for social media success, 8 March, the Reginald Centre. Book here.
- Social media fails and how to avoid them, 15 March, the Reginald Centre. Book here.
- Make valuable connections for your business on social media, 22 March, the Reginald Centre. Book here.
 Tax and bookkeeping
If you're just starting up or in the early stages of setting up your own business, you'll need to have an understanding of tax and bookkeeping. Get to grips with the basics of tax and bookkeeping in our upcoming webinar on 25 March.
We'll be publishing details on our Eventbrite shortly so make sure to check back for more information.
One-to-ones
We've got another month full of exclusive one-to-ones on a range of business topics from legal clinics, tax and bookkeeping, patents, and marketing advice - check our Eventbrite page to see our full range of bookable sessions.
If you've got any other questions or you're unsure where to start, you can get in touch with the team who'll be able to guide you in the right direction for further support.
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Don't live in Leeds? We've got bookable sessions with our BIPC librarians at BIPC Locals across West Yorkshire. Use the contact details below to book:
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Start-up Stars with the Business & IP Centre
Branding can make or break your small business. Find out how to differentiate your brand from your competitors, develop your brand identity, design a logo and more in this upcoming webinar with the Business & IP Centre.
Book onto the free event on 22 March here.
Innovation@Leeds
There's lots of events coming up over the next few weeks through the Innovation@Leeds scheme. Innovation@Leeds gives aspiring innovators the tools they need to make their ideas become a commercial reality in digital and emerging technology sectors.
Find out more in the press release.
#HighstreetHero: North Sky Yurts
Local sustainable start-up North Sky Yurts were featured as the Business & IP Centre's #HighstreetHero last month. Read the feature on LinkedIn to find out how founders Becca and Charlotte make sure their yurt and bell tint hire business doesn't have to cost the earth.
 North Sky Yurts - credit Elly Ball
North Sky Yurts accessed events and one-to-ones with BIPC Leeds to get going with their marketing and access funding. Have you used the Business & IP Centre to find information and guidance to help you start or grow your own business? We'd love to hear from you! Get in touch with us by emailing bipcleeds@leeds.gov.uk to let us know how you're getting on.
Resource spotlight: COBRA
Complete Business Reference Advisor (COBRA) has lots of information for anyone wanting to start a business, write a business plan or conduct research into new markets. Use COBRA to explore hundreds of business profiles, factsheets and access industry information.
COBRA can be accessed in BIPC Locals across West Yorkshire. Find your nearest here.
Get in touch
If you'd like further information about any of the above events or you're looking for extra information around starting or growing your own business, you can call the team on 0113 378 6010. If you'd prefer you can also email bipcleeds@leeds.gov.uk
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