Fused is co-hosting another Know Your Place event at the end of August that offers advice and guidance to creative freelancers, sme’s and graduates. We’ve booked 4 great speakers and there is also information on funding and incubation space that is currently available.
4-7pm on Wednesday 25th August 2010
At Zellig, The Custard Factory, Gibb Street, Birmingham, B9 4AA
Knowledge for creative freelancers
If you’re a recent graduate* and about to set up your own business, or already working as a creative freelancer or SME then join us for the third (in a series of) Know Your Place event(s).
KYP is a free event that offers advice on pitching for those much-needed contracts and how to instil an entrepreneurial spirit. There will be a chance to hear from 4 inspiring speakers and network with likeminded individuals, as well as receive one-to-one advice from a Business Link advisor and join the BSEEN programme (info below).
RSVP to book your place by visiting: http://knowyourplace.eventbrite.com/
Refreshments will be provided and there will be an opportunity to have a look around the beautiful new space at the Custard Factory.
BSEEN OPPORTUNITY
If you have graduated (Degree, Post Grad cert/diploma, MA, NVQ level 4 or above) from a UK university in the past 4 years, have a Birmingham postcode and want to set up your own business or enterprise you may be eligible to join the programme. Benefits include
-Free incubator space
-Business Grant of £500 each month
-Networking Opportunities
-Training Sessions
-Mentoring
-Membership to the Graduate Enterprise club
For further information and an application form please visit the BSEEN page on the website here.
KNOW YOUR PLACE – THE EVENT
4pm – Registration and refreshments
4.15pm – Welcome and introduction
4.20pm – Session 1: An entrepreneurial spirit
Hear from experienced speakers who will offer advice on the benefits of adopting an entrepreneurial approach to working in today’s challenging economic climate. Why you should have the confidence to go out and showacase your skills and how you will find work and stand out from the crowd.
5.15pm – Session 2: Pitching for work
Hear from 2 successful speakers who have experience in pitching for work in a very competitive market. How do they succeed? What are the secrets to building relationships and gaining repeat business? What makes a good pitch?
6pm - Networking and refreshments
This is your chance to get up closer to the speakers and other delegates while taking a look around the gorgeous newly refurbed space at The Custard Factory over a glass of wine.
BOOK A BUSINESS LINK ADVICE SURGERY
If you would like to book a surgery with a Business Link Advisor there are several hour slots available which will be provided on a first come first served basis. Please email your name and contact details along with your preferred time (9.30am / 10.30am / 11.30am / 12.30pm / 2.00pm / 3.00pm) to: KYP@fusedmagazine.com.
This Know Your Place event is funded by BSEEN.
The event is supported by Business Link, Fused and the Custard Factory and there is no charge for attending either the event or the clinics.
KNOW YOUR PLACE is funded by BSEEN
Know Your Place is managed by Lorraine Francis from Weave Marketing and Kerry Thomas from Fused.
