Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Meet the Foodies



    This event brings together food business owners who have carved out their own unique spaces and are revolutionising the vibrant culinary world. From reimagining classic beans and crafting innovative ready meals, to blending diverse cultures through vegan Caribbean cuisine, West African snacks, and Mauritian restaurant experiences.

    From navigating a saturated market to promoting change, our panellists will share the highs and lows of their entrepreneurial journeys, offering valuable insights and practical advice.

    On the day, you can expect to:

    • hear first-hand accounts of building a food business from the ground up, including overcoming obstacles and celebrating wins
    • learn how to creatively build a loyal and growing social media following and generate revenue
    • discuss the challenges and opportunities of operating a food business in today's market, including adapting to changing trends and consumer preferences
    • explore innovative approaches to scaling and sustaining a thriving food business
    • uncover the growing importance of health and wellness within the food industry
    • see how cultural backgrounds are transformed into valuable opportunities for new customer markets
    • connect with fellow food enthusiasts, entrepreneurs and our speakers
    • enjoy a delicious product tasting from one of our featured speakers.

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London libraries are transforming the way ideas grow into successful businesses. By partnering with ten London boroughs, we are developing a community of new and existing business owners, which is free to join and open to everyone. Whether you are just setting out, need advice on protecting your intellectual property, or simply have a brilliant idea you want to discuss, we're here to guide you. Since April 2020, we have offered all of our Start-ups in London Libraries' services online, including our core workshops and virtual one-to-ones with our borough Business Champions, many of whom will be hosting sessions during Start-up Day. To find out more about Start-ups in London Libraries and how to join our thriving business community, visit bl.uk/SiLL.

During this session, we will explore ways to identify and develop the basic skills needed to start a successful business, including passion, leadership skills, understanding your competitors, and much more. The aim of exploring these fundamentals is to give your business a firm foundation to develop, grow and thrive.

During the workshop we will discuss:
How to identify your passionHow to discover what’s purposeful and meaningful to you personallyHow to draw attention to your values, principles and mission in lifeHow to explore the real reason why you want to start a businessHow to discover what it takes to make it happenAnd finally, how to show up authentically, unapologetically and on purpose.

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