Dear entrepreneur
We might be getting closer to Christmas but our team is still on hand to help with any business-related questions.
In our final update before the New Year we're sharing upcoming events, news and festive inspiration.
Celebrating Start-up Day 2024
On 19 November, we hosted Start-up Day 2024, an inspiring event featuring talks, a “Planning for the Future” session, a Start-up Stars panel discussion, speed networking and our very first business book discussion. A huge thank you to everyone who braved the cold and snow to join us. We hope you enjoyed the day and look forward to more inspiring events in 2025!
 Mini-Festive Crafters & Creators Market
We were thrilled to welcome crafters and creators who had previously accessed business support through the Leeds Libraries Business and IP Centre to showcase their amazing products.
 We’d like to shine a spotlight on one of our exhibitors, Kriti and Seema, who specialize in art and craft classes and workshops for children and adults, fostering creativity and mental wellness. They presented their collection of handmade articles called Hridaya – Heartfelt Creations, shared with love. Every piece in the collection is crafted with care by children and artists, offering a unique selection of handmade bags, canvases, wine glasses, cards, and more. By spreading the magic of handmade creations, they aim to inspire, connect, and bring meaning to every stroke and design.
Upcoming events
Business & IP Centre National Network webinars
Join us for free webinars delivered by BIPC National network which can help you build a successful business.
Save the Date!
We are excited to announce that our Two-Day Creatives workshop is back on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th January!
If you missed this workshop the first time around and haven’t yet accessed our Shared Prosperity programme, we’d love you to join us. This two-day workshop will feature expert speakers who'll cover essential topics for makers, creators, and crafters. From pricing your products to taking appealing photographs and boosting your digital presence.
Follow our Eventbrite page to book your spot as soon as registrations open or reach out to the team for more information: BIPC Leeds Eventbrite
IP Corner
Unwrapping the IP in Christmas Jumpers
It must be time to dust off a Christmas jumper. Christmas jumpers are a fashion staple this time of the year, but where does intellectual property fit in?
If you create a unique design, it can be protected by a registered design. A good grasp of the fundamentals will help you to identify IP in your business and give you a competitive advantage. If you find some downtime this Christmas, complete the IPO online training tool IP Equip to understand the basics.
 Christmas Jumper Day - 13th December 2024
Participating in Christmas Jumper Day is a joyful way to celebrate the holidays and support charitable organizations.
Book of the Month
A Christmas Carol
Did you know that a novella "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens was first published on 19th December 1843, with the first edition sold out by Christmas Eve. By 1844, the novella had gone through 13 printings and continues to be a robust seller more than 175 years later, and has been adapted for stage, television, film, and opera.
"A Christmas Carol" is a Christmas story, an ethical story, a story about Victorian society and traditions. The book is full of wonderful and entertaining surprises even for those who has read this story before.
 Dickens’ manuscript of A Christmas Carol. Image credit: public domain
 Title page of the 1st edition of A Christmas Carol. Image credit: public domain
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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