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Daneile Moore
Helping Start Ups succeed in West Yorkshire with fully funded expert practical support and grants
I'm a big fan of sharing events and information about business support, and there is so much to choose from in November, I've decided to put it in a handy article for your perusal!
I'm having a week off too, so this should keep you busy while I get back to LinkedIn!
Happy reading!
Creative Gathering – Square Lens Alliance
The Square Lens Alliance is dedicated to supporting and empowering northern creative talent. They aim to achieve this by providing tailored resources, legal and business advice, and hosting expert talks, workshops, and spotlights. Additionally, they focus on developing skills across various creative areas and facilitating networking opportunities.
This free event features:
💡 A workshop on creative processes & ideas with the brilliant Deryn Carr
🎬 A special screening of the award-winning short "Snapshot"
🎥 An insightful Q&A with the film's director John Clark and gaffer/spark Matt Glaz
🤝 Plenty of time for networking and connecting with fellow creatives
ChatGPT for Small Business Success by Wakefield First
In this FREE interactive workshop, you'll learn how to use ChatGPT, a powerful AI tool that acts like your intelligent personal assistant, helping you streamline your workflow, boost productivity, and tackle everyday tasks with ease. Whether you need help writing emails, generating social media content, or brainstorming new ideas, ChatGPT is your secret weapon for getting more done in less time.
7 November – Online (for Wakefield businesses)
Innovative Entrepreneurs - West Yorkshire Combined Authority
This support program is designed to support innovative ideas and businesses that: solve real-world problems with novel approaches, develop ground-breaking products or services that have the potential to disrupt industries or create significant societal impact through their solutions.
Receive:
Intensive training: Workshops, coaching, and mentoring
Expert guidance: Personalised support from industry experts
Networking opportunities: Connect with other entrepreneurs
Funding potential: Access grants and investment
Eligibility: participants should be 18+ years old, a resident of West Yorkshire or owner of a start-up business located in West Yorkshire and have an idea or business which will have a real impact on society.
Free LegalTech events in Leeds
7 November - Legal & Tech Collaboration - The story from both sides - designed to showcase the story of collaboration from both sides.
28 November - Women in LegalTech
Yorkshire Business Forum for International Trade Department for Business and Trade
Join UK Export Finance (UKEF) for an informative morning of panel sessions, presentations and networking which will provide you with insights into the support available for Yorkshire businesses.
The Department for Business and Trade , financial institutions and businesses will share how you can utilise government-backed trade finance and insurance to seize opportunities overseas.
11 November – Leeds
International Trade Week
Whether you’re looking to secure your first export contract or expand your existing international sales, ITW will have something for you.
ITW 2024 will feature 5 action-packed days of events, workshops and webinars – all free for businesses to attend.
Business Kirklees – Meet the Team
Business Kirklees are heading to Brookes Mills, Huddersfield to discuss any challenges you might be facing. And will be joined by local ward Councillors, who will be available to answer your business support questions.
14 November – Huddersfield – 3-5pm Brookes Mills
Free BIPC Events for Start Up Day 2024 Business & IP Centre Leeds
Taking place 19 November in Leeds:
Inspiring Entrepreneur & Specialist Planning Workshop
Festive Crafters & Creators Market
Start Up Stars Panel - Hear from four local Start Up Stars on an informative panel discussion, hosted by BIPC Ambassador Becca McClure, North Sky Yurts.
Speed Networking - With a range of experts on marketing strategy, branding, social media and market research.
Business Book Discussion - Join experienced personal development coach and book club host Ros Jones for top tips on classic business books and the latest releases.
GreenTech Gathering is a free, relaxed and informal networking opportunity that brings together like-minded individuals and organisations in Yorkshire’s GreenTech community to connect in person, share knowledge and collaborate.
Featuring a 20-minute industry speaker and a 15-minute community spotlight, you’ll be able to hear from industry pioneers and thought leaders tackling some of the biggest questions we all have about the industry.
An introduction to NHS procurement
Considering selling your product or service into the NHS but not sure where to start?
Join the Huddersfield Health Innovation Partnership and local NHS procurement specialists and gain an overview of how to sell into the NHS at a national and local level.
Innovation@Leeds Revenue Grants Leeds City Council
Leeds-registered small and microbusinesses can apply for grants ranging from £15,000 to £25,000. Grants are available to innovative knowledge-sharing projects that align with Leeds City Council’s vision for a healthier, greener, and more inclusive future.
Apply by 21 November – Leeds
Female Founders Incubator
Bruntwood SciTech are offering over £20,000 of specialist business support to female founders, leaders and entrepreneurs across Leeds and Yorkshire, to grow their tech start-ups.
✅ Enjoy exclusive networking opportunities ✅ Build your knowledge in key business areas ✅ Become pitch-ready ✅ Receive peer-to-peer mentorship with industry experts Supported by a network of expert partners, the programme provides free desk space, along with access to a thriving tech ecosystem and a community of ambitious female entrepreneurs.
28 November - closing date for applications
GreenHouse Events
Greenhouse | Innovation Accelerator host interactive innovation events, around timely topics and specific industry issues, “show-and-tells”, start-up fairs, talk shows and networking. These events are free to attend for members and there are no membership fees.
InnovatingX: Spaces
This event will feature a unique interactive format, centred round a three-person sector specialist advisory panel. Attendees will actively participate in workshops, posing questions and developing solutions to pressing issues. Digital whiteboards and live-scribing will be used to visually capture the process.
The event will address key questions related to current challenges, affected populations, innovative solutions, and implementation strategies. A micro-expo of local businesses will also be included, providing opportunities for networking and connection. Refreshments and a relaxed atmosphere will enhance the overall experience.
Innovation Coffee Morning
Join Greenhouse for coffee, freshly made pastries, innovation and networking. Get those creative juices flowing by joining like-minded people and innovators to generate a new idea for a digital product, and mapping it out in real-time all within just one hour.
Expect meaningful conversations, peer-to-peer networking and opportunities to make valuable connections. Enjoy locally sourced food and a selection of drinks in a relaxed space.
The Business Growth Gathering: Connect, Collaborate, Scale - By AD:VENTURE
Join us for a day of networking, learning, and inspiration!
Connect with 400 West Yorkshire businesses, hear from industry experts, and discover new opportunities.
This event is open to all businesses, not just those supported by AD:VENTURE.
10 December – Tileyard, Wakefield
Finally - If you've been hidden under a rock, you might have missed this - So just in case you haven't already discovered this gem, I have to highlight the brilliant Leeds Business Podcast by Phil Fraser You can find it here https://leedsbusinesspodcast.com/
It's a genuinely helpful podcast, with real advice for businesses (None of that 24/7 you need to grift till you break waffle we hear too much of!)
It's also pretty funny. Give it a go.
A collective of creative thinkers making positive impact E. helen@helenhartley consulting.com. Create, refresh or audit your brand, build NPD, empower creativity in your team, in FMCG & Tech. On the bCorp journey.
1moLooking forward so much to having some great conversations around business and brand building & growth for 2025 and onwards. Planning for the future and not staying still. Most successful entrepreneurs and some of my clients say what they fear 😧 most is indecision and standing still!