BIPC
BIPC offer a range of interesting free in-person and events to help you develop your skills for business.
Find out more about BIPC Events
See events taking place in January:
Ros Atkins - The Art of Explanation
Join BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins discussing his latest book at this special event!
Tuesday 23 January, 6;30pm to 8pm
Book at: https://rosatkinsmcr.eventbrite.co.uk
Build A Business: Intellectual Property- Protect Your Assets
Find out the basics of Intellectual Property (IP) and how it is important to a new business.
Wednesday 24 January, 10am to 1pm
Book at: https://PYA-JAN.eventbrite.co.uk
Build A Business: Marketing - The Essentials
Understand marketing's must-know basics to get your business out there and noticed.
Tuesday 6 February, 10am to 1pm
Book at: https://bab-mrk.eventbrite.co.uk
They also operate an enquiry service by email, with follow up by telephone/video.
Get in touch: businessinfo@manchester.gov.uk or tweet them @bipcmanchester.
Ask About Business
Access to industry-standard databases including market research reports from Mintel, B2B credit reports, company data & contacts, Intellectual property support. A 1-2-1 “Information surgery” is available with an information expert via video, including demos of the extensive range of databases.
More information at Ask About Business BIPC Manchester
Record and edit your own podcast for free at the BIPC
The BIPC in Central Library have launched a podcast studio, where people can record and edit their own podcast for free.
Podcasts can be a great way to bring attention to your business and reach a brand new audience. They're increasingly seen as a marketing tool for even the smallest businesses. It’s all about finding your audience. They’re a way of reaching out to your customers and finding new ones too.
Now you can create your own with their professional equipment.
The Podcasting Studio is free for start ups and small businesses to use.
Book the Podcast Studio
BEE Net Zero
BEE Net Zero is a new resource for small to medium size businesses (SMEs) to support Manchester's goal to become the easiest place in the UK to be a green business. Access advice and finance through their Business Support & Funding finder or check out the other sections, all to help you and your business move towards net zero.
EnterprisingYou – GM Business Growth Hub
Supporting your journey to self-employment and beyond.
Are you considering turning your passion into a business, or have you already taken that step? Are you self-employed or running your own business and keen to accelerate your growth? EnterprisingYou is tailored to help those with a budding business idea or established self-employed individuals, freelancers and gig economy workers in Greater Manchester.
Their program will help you make a smooth transition into self-employment, start-up your new venture, elevate your profile or discover your business growth potential.
Learn ways to kickstart or improve your business and reach your goals quicker and more efficiently. With workshops and free advice on a variety of topics, from personal skills to marketing and business/personal finance – they’ve got you covered.
They can help with:
· Analysis of business idea and viability
· How self-employment may impact on personal circumstances
· Legalities of becoming self-employed/starting a business
· Business and cash flow planning
· Advice on where to access finance
· Marketing
· Health and wellbeing
· Face-to-face and online support
· Networking events
· Access to wider GM Business Growth Hub services
Visit their website to find out more
or contact their advisors to discuss your needs: 0161 3593050
Groundwork
Enterprise Development Programme (EDP)
Groundwork has joined the Enterprise Development Programme (EDP) as an Environmental Partner to support charities and social enterprises operating in the environment sector to become more sustainable.
Organisations are invited to apply for the programme to receive tailored support to help grow their business or enterprise.
Groundwork will work closely alongside a cohort of environmental organisations to help them to develop a package of support including:
- Access to a bespoke learning package co-designed by organisations and Groundwork,
- The opportunity for financial support to put learning into action,
- Peer-learning and networking opportunities with other participants,
- Access to pro bono legal and financial expertise,
- Valuable information about the world of social enterprise from leading experts.
The programme will be aimed at supporting Environmental not for profit voluntary or community organisations (including registered charities/companies) whose primary purpose is to deliver environmental programmes and projects.
Manchester City Council
Start your own business
The Council's webpage has lots of links to information for anyone thinking about starting their own business. Have a look at the different offers, whether you prefer to talk to someone, or would like to do your own research first; there is lots of support available.
Money Helper
How to start a business or become self-employed
National Federation of Self Employed & Small Businesses (FSB)
Advice and guidance for small businesses and the self-employed
Starting or running your own business?
Help with moving from benefits to work
The government has advice to help you start your own business, or develop your existing business if you’re already self-employed.
Find out more at your local job centre.
Support for BAME Social Entrepreneurs
The page features a list of networks/organisations who offer support to social entrepreneurs and social enterprises run by or for the benefit of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME)* communities.
You will also find resources, info and links to other pages relevant to social enterprise.
Find out about Support for BAME Social Entrepreneurs
Wenta
Live chat business advice service
It is aimed especially at start up and new/small businesses but anyone with a specific/urgent business question can access it.
Free Net Zero live chat advice service
Climate Change and Net Zero webinars to explain what it's all about and how to reduce your carbon footprint.
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