About this Event
Join us for the next Black Business Meetup, a welcoming and empowering space created to support Black entrepreneurs, founders, creatives, and professionals in Greater Manchester.
This event features two engaging insight sessions designed to help you grow your business, strengthen your strategy, and make the most of the free support available through the Business & IP Centre (BIPC) Manchester.
Session 1: Building a Global Brand – The Power of Structure & Mindset
With Maryam Hassan and Olufisayo Adedipe, founders of Muuds by 2702 | Luxury Mood-Boosting Wellness Candles UK
In this inspiring session, Maryam and Olufisayo will share their journey and the principles behind building a brand with global potential. You’ll gain insights into:
- Developing a strong founder mindset
- Creating structure within your business
- Setting Up Your Business for Scale
- Lessons from building Muuds by 2702 into becoming a standout luxury wellness brand
Perfect for anyone looking to elevate their business presence and long-term vision.
Session 2: Discover COBRA – Your Free Online Business Resource
Presented by a BIPC Manchester business adviser
COBRA (Complete Business Reference Adviser) is an easy-to-use online platform offering:
- Hundreds of business start-up guides
- Clear, practical “how‑to” factsheets
- Step-by-step support for business planning
- Information on regulations and legal requirements
Find out how COBRA can support your business journey and how you can access it from home, completely free, with your library membership.
Why Attend?
- Connect with other Black entrepreneurs and creatives
- Learn directly from experienced founders and business specialists
- Discover free tools and resources that can support your business
- Be part of a growing community centred on empowerment and collaboration
- Help shape future meetups and support tailored to the community
Event Details
Date: Thursday 23 April 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: BIPC, Central Library Manchester, M2 5PD
Tickets
This event is free, but registration is required as spaces are limited.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Business & IP Centre, 2nd floor, Manchester Central Library, Manchester, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
