Dear entrepreneur
Whether you are just starting out on your business journey or building on last years successes and lessons, we are excited to share our programme of events, workshops and support.
Upcoming events
Social Media Summer School
Don't forget to grab your tickets for Social Media Summer School.
TikTok allows businesses to run targeted campaigns to achieve different goals. Join us for these workshops to understand how and where you should be focusing your efforts to drive sales, generate leads or attract new customers to maximise return on investment.
- TikTok for Business, 13th August, 5:30-7:30pm
- Advertising on TikTok, 20th August 5:30-7:30pm
These events are ticketed and cost £5 each. Charging for these events helps us continue to deliver the rest of our support completely free.
Register for the event on 13 August
Register for the event on 20 August
Calling all Crafters and Creatives
We are thrilled to announce our Two-Day Creatives workshop will be back on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th September. If you missed our first session, now is your chance to join us for this exciting new round.
You’ll have the opportunity to hear from inspiring creatives and connect with fellow entrepreneurs just starting their journeys. Our workshop includes two full days of specialist talks covering everything from pricing your work and creating a digital presence to taking the best photos to showcase your crafts online.
Bookings will be live on our Eventbrite page later in August. If you have any questions or would like to join the waiting list to receive the link as soon as it goes live, please get in touch at bipcleeds@leeds.gov.uk
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Meet Our Experts
Each month we will spotlight one of our wonderful partners who share their expertise at workshops and one-to-ones throughout the year. We’d like to introduce Rebecca Hopwood, who is currently sharing her expertise on the Social Media Summer School.
Rebecca Hopwood is the founder of Youbee Media, a Leeds-based marketing solutions agency. She established Youbee Media during the pandemic, responding to a growing need among business owners to explore innovative marketing strategies in a rapidly changing landscape. Supported by her amazing, creative team, Youbee Media deliver social media support, training and management, paid media ads, graphic design and copywriting services to businesses across the UK.
Rebecca thrives on listening to clients' challenges and passions, crafting solutions that resonate with their needs. Her enthusiasm for helping businesses think differently is matched by Rebecca’s commitment to building strong client relationships. Passionate about making a difference, Youbee Media believes in the power of creativity to drive success.
Meet Rebecca yourself on our Social Media Summer School and Crafters & Creatives Workshop.
IP corner
What first comes to your mind when you think of summer? Maybe ice cream?
Did you know that the first ice cream cone was produced by Italian immigrant Italo Marchiony in New York City in 1896? He was granted a patent in December 1903 for an invention of a molding apparatus, which was used in the manufacture of ice cream, cups and the like, and allowed for cooking ten cones at a time.
In 1904, he acquired a factory in Grand Street, Hoboken, to manufacture cones as well as rectangular wafers that were either flat or moulded into shapes similar to bananas. At its peak, the factory reputedly could turn out 150,000 cones in 24 hours.
Business book-pick of the month
The Art of Starting: How to Build Your Creative Business from the Ground Up by Iona Mathieson and Romy St Clair
The Art of Starting guides you from the first step right through to the everyday running of a successful creative business. Whether your passion is in craft, photography, food, fashion or design, this book is full of vital advice.
Iona Mathieson and Romy St Clair are two entrepreneurs who learnt the hard way. Their practical advice helps you to use what you already know and develop future proof skills in a fulfilling job that works for you.
Come along to the BIPC Hub to browse our range of stock, or you can search our online catalogue here
You can also find lots more books and resources at your local Business & IP Centre across West Yorkshire. Find your nearest here
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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 or visit our website leeds.gov.uk/bipcleeds
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