Business & Intellectual Property Centre - #BIPCLeeds Central Library

We’re excited to announce the return of our Two Day Creatives workshop on 27 and 28 September! If you’re a crafter or creator looking to start or elevate your business, join us for free workshops designed to help you thrive.

Our sessions will cover everything from pricing your products and improving product photography to engaging with your audience online. Perfect for anyone just starting out, or looking to boost your business in time for the Christmas season.

See the full programme of workshops here. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/start-up-and-grow-two-day-creatives-workshop-tickets-955339926437?aff=oddtdtcreator

Please note these sessions are funded through Shared Prosperity Programme.

After booking your Eventbrite ticket, a team member will follow up with the necessary paperwork to secure your place.

TikTok is one of the fastest growing social media platforms globally. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn how you can harness TikTok for your business.
Buy your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/social-media-summer-evening-school-3455479

Whether you are just starting out on your business journey or building on last years successes and lessons, we are excited to share our programme of events, workshops and support.
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Upcoming events
Social Media Summer School
Don't forget to grab your tickets for Social Media Summer School.

TikTok allows businesses to run targeted campaigns to achieve different goals. Join us for these workshops to understand how and where you should be focusing your efforts to drive sales, generate leads or attract new customers to maximise return on investment.

TikTok for Business, 13th August, 5:30-7:30pm
Advertising on TikTok, 20th August 5:30-7:30pm
These events are ticketed and cost £5 each. Charging for these events helps us continue to deliver the rest of our support completely free.

Register for the event on 13 August

Register for the event on 20 August

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Calling all Crafters and Creatives
We are thrilled to announce our Two-Day Creatives workshop will be back on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th September. If you missed our first session, now is your chance to join us for this exciting new round.

You’ll have the opportunity to hear from inspiring creatives and connect with fellow entrepreneurs just starting their journeys. Our workshop includes two full days of specialist talks covering everything from pricing your work and creating a digital presence to taking the best photos to showcase your crafts online.

Bookings will be live on our Eventbrite page later in August. If you have any questions or would like to join the waiting list to receive the link as soon as it goes live, please get in touch at [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there!

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News
Meet Our Experts
Each month we will spotlight one of our wonderful partners who share their expertise at workshops and one-to-ones throughout the year. We’d like to introduce Rebecca Hopwood, who is currently sharing her expertise on the Social Media Summer School.

Rebecca Hopwood is the founder of Youbee Media, a Leeds-based marketing solutions agency. She established Youbee Media during the pandemic, responding to a growing need among business owners to explore innovative marketing strategies in a rapidly changing landscape. Supported by her amazing, creative team, Youbee Media deliver social media support, training and management, paid media ads, graphic design and copywriting services to businesses across the UK.

Rebecca thrives on listening to clients' challenges and passions, crafting solutions that resonate with their needs. Her enthusiasm for helping businesses think differently is matched by Rebecca’s commitment to building strong client relationships. Passionate about making a difference, Youbee Media believes in the power of creativity to drive success.

Meet Rebecca yourself on our Social Media Summer School and Crafters & Creatives Workshop.

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IP corner
What first comes to your mind when you think of summer? Maybe ice cream?

Did you know that the first ice cream cone was produced by Italian immigrant Italo Marchiony in New York City in 1896? He was granted a patent in December 1903 for an invention of a molding apparatus, which was used in the manufacture of ice cream, cups and the like, and allowed for cooking ten cones at a time.

In 1904, he acquired a factory in Grand Street, Hoboken, to manufacture cones as well as rectangular wafers that were either flat or moulded into shapes similar to bananas. At its peak, the factory reputedly could turn out 150,000 cones in 24 hours.

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Business book-pick of the month
The Art of Starting: How to Build Your Creative Business from the Ground Up by Iona Mathieson and Romy St Clair
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The Art of Starting guides you from the first step right through to the everyday running of a successful creative business. Whether your passion is in craft, photography, food, fashion or design, this book is full of vital advice.

Iona Mathieson and Romy St Clair are two entrepreneurs who learnt the hard way. Their practical advice helps you to use what you already know and develop future proof skills in a fulfilling job that works for you.



Come along to the BIPC Hub to browse our range of stock, or you can search our online catalogue here

You can also find lots more books and resources at your local Business & IP Centre across West Yorkshire.

Get in touch
If you'd like further information about any of the above events or you're looking for extra information around starting or growing your own business, you can call the team on 0113 378 6010. If you'd prefer you can also email [email protected] or visit our website leeds.gov.uk/bipcleeds

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We are excited to announce our Social Media Evening Summer School, beginning 30th July and running for four weeks. The four sessions will be on:

An Introduction to Meta, 30th July, 5:30-7:30pm
Advertising Across Meta, 6th August, 5:30-7:30pm
TikTok for Business, 13th August, 5:30-7:30pm
Advertising on TikTok, 20th August, 5:30-7:30pm

These sessions will be held face-to-face in the BIPC Hub. There is a charge of £5 per session, and customers can book directly through Eventbrite:

Social Media Summer Evening School A series of four evening workshops focusing on growing your business with social media tools delivered by Rebecca Hopwood of Youbee Media. Tickets for each session are £5 each.

Welcome to the June edition of our monthly newsletter. It is a summer season starting but we're still on hand to help you with your business-related questions, point you to the right resources, and help you take your ideas to the next step with one-to-one support and events.

If you're not already, make sure you're following us on social media to get all the latest news. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Upcoming Events
Small Business Survival Toolkit: Legal, Financial & Coaching Essentials
Join us on 11th June for a small business survival workshop, covering legal safeguards for you and your business, credit control and making the most of networking.

Register to attend the event on 11th June https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-survival-toolkit-legal-financial-coaching-essentials-tickets-890158286397?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Get one-to-one support
Need someone to talk to about your business ideas or just want to go through your questions with someone who can point you in the right direction? We've got one-to-ones with BIPC Librarians and specialists at BIPC Leeds to support you and your small business.

Browse sessions at Leeds Central Library below and book by emailing [email protected].

Patent clinic on 10th June
IP clinics on 6th, 20th and 25th June
Tax and bookkeeping on 11th June
Digital growth on 13th June
Brand and visual identity on 26th June
Business advice on 1st July
If you live in Calderdale, Bradford, Kirklees or Wakefield, then we have online 1-1 sessions with BIPC Librarians available for you to access on Wednesdays afternoon. You can book onto sessions via our Eventbrite page.

Business book-pick of the month
Meet the Authors: Introducing the Brand Power Manifesto Book
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Chloe and Abigail Baldwin, the co-founders of the creative studio Buttercrumble, launched The Brand Power Manifesto Book in Leeds on 29th May. This is a practical guide for female entrepreneurs for reaching their highest potential. The book reveals a roadmap to confidence using personal anecdotes and a practical branding framework.

Chloé and Abigail graduates from the University of Leeds and selected as 100 to Watch by The Telegraph. They promote entrepreneurship and creativity and help businesses to express themselves visually in a way that truly engages with their audiences, solve problems and create stories with the aid of branding, graphic design, and illustration. They received support from organisations like the British Library, BIPC Leeds, IPSE, and National Saturday Club.

“As a small business, we enjoyed utilising the space at BIPC Leeds to access free information and support. We have also been able to pass this support on, through our studio’s own 1:1 support sessions and presentations. One of the most important actions we took was safeguarding Buttercrumble’s Intellectual Property by registering a trade mark. This was made possible with the help of the BIPC.”

Find out more information please visit The Brand Power Manifesto
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News
# IP Corner: How much IP in there in the cup of tea?
Are you a tea lover? Then you’ll be surprised to know how much IP there is in a warm cup of tea. From trade marks to patents or trade secrets, IP rights protect and safeguard this ancient drink so that it doesn’t lose a bit of its essence.

For more on this story you can see the EIPO Twitter thread here
https://x.com/EU_IPO/status/1792816808216666402?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
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Get in touch
If you'd like further information about any of the above events or you're looking for extra information around starting or growing your own business, you can call the team on 0113 378 6010. If you'd prefer you can also email [email protected] or visit our website leeds.gov.uk/bipcleeds

🌟 Calling all budding entrepreneurs and business owners! 🌟

Join our Business & IP team at Farsley Community Hub and Library to explore the wealth of free business support available in Leeds Libraries.

From access to free business tools and guidance to specialist advisors and workshop programmes, we’ve got you covered.

Our relaxed introductory session will provide overviews of specialist resources, and friendly support tailored to your needs, offering a great opportunity to meet likeminded entrepreneurs.

Reserve your spot on our Eventbrite page – http://bipcleeds.eventbrite.co.uk

Welcome to the April edition of our monthly newsletter. This month we have multiple events, new Start-up and Grow workshops, 1:1s, news and a book of the month.

If you're not already, make sure you're following us on social media to get all the latest news. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Upcoming events
Start-Up and Grow Workshop
We are pleased to announce that our Start-up and Grow programme is now open to individuals and businesses wishing to attend individual workshop topics.

If you are interested in attending free workshops in any of the following areas:

Marketing basics, Tax and bookkeeping, Increasing sales, Business planning, Cash forecasting, Pricing a product or service, Business wellbeing or Financial wellbeing

Please contact our team to learn more and receive guidance on the next steps: [email protected]

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How to convert more leads from your website or landing page
Join us for this workshop, which will provide you with the tips and techniques you need to generate and convert more leads into sales.

Register to attend the event on 18 April

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World IP Day 2024: Introduction to IP & Networking Huddle
Join us for World IP Day with an introductory workshop on the key forms of intellectual property with networking to follow. We'll be taking you through the fundamentals of IP and how they could apply to your business now and in the future.

Register to attend the event on 22 April

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News
The World Intellectual Property Day, 26 April
Every April 26, we celebrate World Intellectual Property Day to learn about the role that IP rights play in encouraging innovation and creativity.

In 2024, we celebrate change makers around the world who are driving the innovation and creativity needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and build a better and more sustainable future for everyone.

IP is central to addressing the global challenges we face. IP is a powerful catalyst for growth and development and, as such, has a key role to play in improving livelihoods, and safeguarding our planet.

Find out more information here World Intellectual Property Day

IP Day
Get one-to-one support
Need someone to talk to about your business ideas or just want to go through your questions with someone who can point you in the right direction? We've got one-to-ones with BIPC Librarians and specialists at BIPC Leeds to support you and your small business.

Browse sessions at Leeds Central Library below and book by emailing [email protected].

Patent Clinic, 15 April
IP Clinics, 16 April, 25 April and 30 April
Tax and Bookkeeping sessions, 10 April
Marketing Strategy sessions, 15 April
Social Media sessions, 23 April
Brand and Visual Identity sessions, 25 April
Business Advice sessions, 29 April
If you live in Calderdale, Bradford, Kirklees or Wakefield, then we have online 1-1 sessions with BIPC Librarians available for you to access on Wednesdays afternoon. You can book onto sessions via our Eventbrite page.

Business book-pick of the month
Fantastic Business: Start, scale and succeed, learning from masters in franchising by Rune Sovndahl
Fantastic business book
If you are planning, starting or scaling a business, this book will help you to succeed.

This book can help you to learn how to:

- Implement proven growth marketing at the right time

- Define success for your business based on purpose

- Build a team culture that thrives on winning

- Have happiness and health alongside hard work

- Limit risk while creating a successful business.

Come along to the BIPC Hub to browse our range of stock, or you can search our

online catalogue here

You can also find lots more books and resources at your local Business & IP Centre across West Yorkshire. Find your nearest here

Get in touch
If you'd like further information about any of the above events or you're looking for extra information around starting or growing your own business, you can call the team on 0113 378 6010. If you'd prefer you can also email [email protected] or visit our website leeds.gov.uk/bipcleeds

As we begin a new year, we’re excited to introduce our new Start-Up and Grow programme - ideal for anyone interested in starting a business or revisiting the fundamentals. It offers step-by-step workshops led by business specialists, networking opportunities, and access to business resources.

If you, or someone you know, is looking to start a business contact the team at [email protected] or follow our Eventbrite page for notification of upcoming Start-up and Grow workshops.
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You and Your Business in 2024 with Defining Chapter 23 January
This webinar is a unique opportunity to re-imagine yourself and your business, plus all you’d like to achieve in 2024.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/you-and-your-business-in-2024-with-defining-chapter-tickets-793114114667?aff=oddtdtcreator

Great to see two clients, Thanks to her and Elle for Leather in the gift guide

Celebrating small businesses this season This festive season discover a variety of delightful Christmas gifts from the entrepreneurs supported by our Business & IP Centres (BIPCs) across the UK. From handmade crafts to one-of-a-kind creations, each item carries the hard work, dedication and passion of individuals who have embarked on the j...

We might be getting closer to Christmas but our teams are still on hand to help with any business-related questions.

In our final update before the New Year we're sharing upcoming events, one-to-one support, and festive inventions.

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Webinar: SEO Strategies that Succeed 22 November
Get ready to dive into the world of SEO, and boost your website to the new level to help more potential customers find you! book your place:
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Calling all business-savvy folks! 📢 Join us at the Business & Intellectual Property Centre - Central Library at Leeds Libraries as we explore the power of branding. We’ll uncover “quick wins”, so you can stand out in a crowded market and create meaningful connections. Let's huddle up, share ideas, and transform your business journey! ✨

Book now for the 18th September: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/branding-huddle-and-networking-with-buttercrumble-tickets-700783390987?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

On Tuesday, Rebecca launched the first session of the Social Media for Business: Summer evening workshops.

In this session, Rebecca guided attendees through how to build their own social media strategy, highlighting the importance of working towards your goals while creating a great content plan.

The sessions take place every Tuesday evening at Business & Intellectual Property Centre - Central Library until 22nd August. If you haven’t already booked your place for the upcoming sessions, you can do here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-media-for-business-the-best-social-media-tools-to-invest-in-tickets-668679477317?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

News and events for August: It might be summer but we're still on hand to help you with your business-related questions, point you to the right resources, and help you take your ideas to the next step with one-to-one support and events across West Yorkshire.

Upcoming events
Summer Evening Workshop Programme
Social Media for Business
This programme is designed specifically for start-ups and businesses looking to enhance their social media skills. Join us for these in-person events:

Building a Social Media Strategy, 1st August
The Best Social Media Tools to Invest In, 8th August
A Strategy for Short-form Video Marketing, 15th August
Creating Social Media Graphics using Canva, 22nd August
Register for the events on BIPC Leeds Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/business-amp-ip-centre-leeds-2985198129?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Social media for business
Business Planning Huddle and Networking with Brenda Etchells
Join us for our networking huddle with special guest Brenda Etchells, where she will delve into the topic of business planning. This interactive discussion will give you the opportunity to explore and share experiences, identify any challenges you may be facing, and exchange strategies that have proven effective for your business.
Register for the event on 7 August, 10 am-12 noon

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Webinar: Recruiting your first employee
Recruiting staff can be a minefield. This webinar will look at the current recruitment market and how it impacts you and your business. We will share some practical tips on how to attract quality candidates and also stay legal. We will also introduce you to some tools that will help you to save time and support you in making the right appointment.
Register for the event on 22 August, 10:30 – 11:30

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Get one-to-one support
Start Up West Yorkshire: 1-1 with Business Advisor
Are you looking to start or grow your own business or do you simply want to discuss your business-related questions?

We are pleased to inform you that a business advisor from the PeoplePlus team will be joining us to offer their expertise and advice at BIPC Locals across West Yorkshire.

Dewsbury Library, 7 August Register for 1-1 on 7 August

Halifax Library, 14 August Register for 1-1 on 14 August

Wakefield Library, 15 August Register for 1-1 on 15 August



Those in Leeds can contact BIPC team for further information [email protected].

News
Democratising Entrepreneurship 2.0
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New British Library Report Confirms Leeds BIPC is an engine of economic recovery and growth.
Published by the British Library, Democratising Entrepreneurship 2.0 reveals the national impact the Business & IP Centre (BIPC) Network has had over a three year period from April 2020 to March 2023.

The report shows how Leeds BIPC has continued to support entrepreneurship and economic recovery at a local level, contributing to a payback of £6.63 for every £1 of public money spent across the BIPC Network.



The report was launched on 13th July at an event at the House of Lords where the Minister Lord Parkinson highlighted the key findings.

https://www.bl.uk/business-and-ip-centre/about?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

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corner:
Lindt v Lidl


Chocolate bunny buyers beware… there are copycats in our midst! The company has been to court several times in recent years to protect its chocolate bunnies, for which IP rights are valuable commodity given that Lindt sell tens of millions of them each year. Lindt’s defence used surveys as part of its case, showing that its gold bunny...

For more on this story you can see the British Library's

Twitter thread here

You can follow the British Library Business & IP Centre

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Business book-pick of the month
Book of the month
Resourcing the start-up business: creating dynamic entrepreneurial learning capabilities by A. Mcpherson and D. Jayawarna
This book is an accessible guide to harnessing the appropriate resources when launching a new start-up business. The focus is on the wide range of tangible and intangible resources available to entrepreneurs in the early stages of a new venture.

Come along to the BIPC Hub to browse our range of stock, or you can search our online catalogue here

You can also find lots more books and resources at your local Business & IP Centre across West Yorkshire. Find your nearest here

Get in touch
If you'd like further information about any of the above events or you're looking for extra information around starting or growing your own business, you can call the team on 0113 378 6010. If you'd prefer you can also email [email protected] or visit our website leeds.gov.uk/bipcleeds

Based in or around Middleton and wanting to start or grow your own business? Come along to our two-day workshop St George's Community Hub & Library.

Over the two-days you’ll learn the fundamentals of starting and running your own business, all delivered by specialist speakers. Topics will include:

📑Business planning
💰 Pricing your products and services
📈Forecasting your cashflow
💻Marketing
🧾Tax and bookkeeping
…and more!

There’ll also be the opportunity for networking and asking your business questions.

The Start-up Leeds two-day workshop will take place on 14-15 April at St Georges Community Hub, and it’s completely FREE to attend.

Find out more and book your spot here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/start-up-leeds-two-day-workshop-tickets-589920918347

Leeds City Council Inner South Community Committee Leeds Libraries

Start-Up Leeds: Two Day Workshop Cover the basics of starting and growing your own business in this interactive workshop at the St Georges Centre Library, Middleton.

Closure notice: Due to staff shortages and weather disruptions the Business & IP Centre Leeds is closed today.

You can still contact us via email or telephone with your business enquiries:

📞 0113 378 6010
📩 [email protected]

Apologies about any inconvenience caused.

Leeds Libraries

📣 Social media workshops for small businesses!

Having a social media presence is an important consideration for most small businesses; getting social media right can help you connect with audiences, raise awareness of your brand and have meaningful conversations with your customers, but it can be difficult to know where to start - especially if you're completely new to different platforms.

We've got a range of workshops coming up with Youbee Media tailored for beginners or those wanting a refresh on growing their presence.

Workshops will take place in libraries across West Yorkshire, covering topics including:

🎨 Creating social media graphics on Canva at Leeds Central Library on 9 March

📸 Inspiring your business's audience with Instagram at Bradford Library on 16 March, and then again at Dewsbury Library on 22 March

📅 Social media planning at Halifax Library on 24 March

Find out more and book workshops over on our event page: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/business-amp-ip-centre-leeds-2985198129

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Announcing Music Freelancers Day at Leeds Central Library on Wednesday 22nd March - in collaboration with Business & Intellectual Property Centre - Central Library

Join us for a day of talks, panels, workshops, presentations and networking to support those building a freelance career in music.

The event is free to attend, but places are limited and you must register in advance.
Find out more and register: http://bit.ly/3KTvTZ1

⭐ Free events for start-ups and small businesses ⭐

Got a small business, or thinking of starting one, in and around Leeds and West Yorkshire?

Take a look at all our free events, hosted in libraries across the region, over on our events page or browse upcoming ones in this post.

Throughout March we’re looking at all things social media, from getting going with your planning, to tips and tricks for viral success on TikTok.

➡ Tips and tricks for success on TikTok, 2 March, Leeds Central Library

➡ Learn how to make your own social media graphics on Canva, 9 March, Leeds Central Library

➡ Make the most out of Instagram for your small business, hosted on 16 March at Bradford Library and 22 March at Dewsbury Library

➡ Get to grips with social media planning for your business, 24 March, Halifax Library

Book any of these by visiting: http://bit.ly/3DhBbWM

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Yesterday we celebrated our annual at Leeds Libraries.

The day featured a jam-packed agenda of speakers, talks and hints and tips for anyone wanting to take their business to the next step.

We heard some inspiring start-up stories from a range of entrepreneurs across different stages of their business journeys, from those that had pivoted their business during the pandemic to the small actions that can make a big difference to the impact your business has on the environment.

We were also joined by experts to share their business advice and local makers and creators that brought along their handmade crafts.

Finally, we turned our attention to all things fashion in the evening featuring talks from local fashion businesses and a talk about upcycling.

Thank you to everyone that came along on the day and to all our speakers and experts for joining us 👏 🎉

Photo credits: Tim Simpson

As part of tomorrow, you’ll have the chance to chat with experts and get information and guidance on your business ideas. Meet our experts below 👇

🎨 Buttercrumble is a Yorkshire-based creative studio ran by sisters Abigail and Chloe. Buttercrumble specialises in human-centric design and co-creation and has secured projects with John Lewis, Chester Zoo, Leeds City Council and more.

👩‍💻 Rebecca is the founder of Youbee Media, a marketing solutions agency that provides a holistic service to businesses. YouBee Media offer both traditional and digital marketing solutions to create the right strategy to help businesses achieve their goals.

💡 Walker Morris is a collection of diverse and specialist lawyers and professionals who provide tailored, strategic advice. They’ll be joining us to chat through your intellectual property questions including copyright, trade marks and designs.

💰 Business Enterprise Fund provides loans to businesses to help them thrive and grow. It is a delivery partner for the Government’s Start-up Loans programme which supports emerging and young businesses with finance and support.

Our experts will be around from 15.30-16.30, come along to ask your questions and get guidance on branding, marketing, intellectual property and funding.

📣 There’s just a few tickets left for Start-up Day, reserve yours and join us at the Tiled Hall Café tomorrow for a day jam-packed with business support: https://bit.ly/SUDLeeds