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Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Black Wealth Builders


    Celebrate Black History Month with stories from Inspiring Entrepreneurs! Join us for a panel discussion celebrating Black entrepreneurs who are breaking barriers, building legacies and reshaping industries. From transforming retail and food to revolutionising beauty and broadcasting, this event offers real insight into building wealth through entrepreneurship.

    Hosted by *BBC 1Xtra's Richie Brave*, this engaging event will highlight real stories of purpose-driven leadership, innovation and wealth building. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale your business, this session will leave you energised and equipped to build your own legacy.

    On the day expect to:

    • hear from social impact entrepreneurs changing how we support Black-owned businesses
    • discover how food, culture and heritage can be turned into a thriving business
    • learn how innovation and sustainability are transforming the beauty industry
    • gain insights into navigating funding, scaling, and authentic brand building
    • be inspired by stories of resilience, creativity and community connection.

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This session will explore the skills and support you will need to put your plans into action after Start-up Day, as well as practical tips on keeping up a side hustle while working the 9 to 5. If you have entrepreneurial ambition and a skill that can be monetised, join us and Vicki to hear about whether a side hustle start-up is the right option for you.

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A website is a fundamental part of starting your business. And in this increasingly digital world, your website is more and more your store front, it has to reflect your brand.

This event is for individuals who would like to learn how to build a website for their business using a well-known website builder. You will learn where to start when building a website, how to plan your customer journey and how to fulfil the accessibility requirements. As well as creating a sleekly-functioning website, we will also share tips on how to make it look good.

Afterwards, there will be a discussion and Q&A led by Loretta Awuah (Greenwich Start-ups in London Libraries’ SME Champion) and Mark Berbeck (Lewisham Start-ups in London Libraries’ SME Champion) around other ways to build your business’ online presence, such as social media platforms, SEO, e-mail marketing, influencer marketing etc.

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Starting your new business can feel lonely; but help is out there.

Help in finding a mentor is one of the most common queries we get at the Business & IP Centre, but how can you optimise your time with a mentor? How would you make sure you’re asking the right questions? And how do you know who you can trust?

In this session, advisors from the National Business Support Helpline will outline some of the funded schemes and initiatives which could give you the help you need right now and ensure you’re getting the right mentorship for you.

This session will help you:

determine exactly what knowledge and advice you need from a mentorlearn tips and techniques for how to succinctly convey your questions and get the most from your mentor.

We’ll also hear from founder of fashion brand The Cambridge Satchel Company, Julie Deane OBE, about the times she’s sought out help and how as a result, it’s changed the direction of her business.

At the end of this session, following both Julie’s and National Business Support Helpline’s advice, you’ll feel confident in knowing how to use external advisors to move your start-up forward.

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