Opportunity Connects: Survive and Thrive as a Creative Entrepreneur

Minority Business Matters is inviting London-based ethnically diverse creative freelancers to join a face-to-face networking event to hear from creative professionals who have successfully built a sustainable business whilst remaining a creative professional. You will hear about practical aspects of running a business from finance to Intellectual Property (IP) to marketing. You will also be able to network with peers and build valuable connections.

The event is jointly hosted by Minority Business Matters, Islington Council and City St George’s, University of London.

Why attend?

• Be inspired: Hear from those who have been there and done that!
• Ask the experts: Bring your questions and our panel of experts will address them.
• Connect and share: Learn from the others’ success and share your own best practice in an informal, supportive environment.

Programme:

17.30 – Registration and networking

18.00 – Welcome from the organisers: Minority Business Matters, Islington Council and City St George's, University of London

18.10 – Keynote

18.15 – Case study: How to build a sustainable business whilst remaining a creative professional - Reice Weathers, Actor

18.30 – Experts panel and Q&As: Practical insights for business success for creative professionals - Confirmed panellists: Segun Lee-French, Head of Cultural Enrichment, Islington Council (Panel host); Eunice Obianagha, Head of Diversity, UK Music; Cassine Bering, Solicitor, BRIFFA; Reice Weathers, Actor.

19.15 – Wrap up and networking

20.30 – Event closes

Who Should Attend?

This event is perfect for ethnic minority freelancers and business owners looking to become procurement-ready and enhance their business credibility.

Due to the nature of our funding, we welcome trading ethnic minority freelancers and SMEs that are registered in London (as per your Companies House or UTR record) to this exciting event.

Speaker Profiles

TBC

Organisation Profiles

Minority Business Matters

Minority Business Matters is a business support project that helps ethnic minority businesses in London become ready to do business with leading brands and the public sector. The project is a partnership between Heart of the City and MSDUK and is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. #UKSPF