About this Event
<h4>For most businesses, and certainly starts-ups, LinkedIn can be an effective and inexpensive way to connect with potential clients, collaborators, and investors; build brand visibility and credibility and tap into industry insights and updates. But, as with most things in life, the more you put in potentially, the more you can get out.</h4>
Join us for an exclusive workshop led by our expert Marketer in Residence, Elizabeth Blake, at the Business & Intellectual Property Centre (BIPC).
In this dynamic session, Elizabeth will guide you through the intricacies of maximising your presence on LinkedIn, both at an individual and company level. Learn the art of crafting a compelling profile, optimize your posting frequency, and understand the strategic approach of sending posts to a targeted audience before reaching a wider network. Elizabeth will delve into the significance of incorporating hashtags and engaging images for increased visibility and impact.
The workshop culminates in a live session where you will have the opportunity to develop your personalized LinkedIn post template, utilizing the user-friendly Canva platform. Don't miss this chance to elevate your LinkedIn game and make meaningful connections in the professional sphere. Secure your spot now for an enriching experience that will undoubtedly boost your online presence.
IMPORTANT: Laptop and Canva account
The second part of the session will have a focus on Canva. If you able to bring your own laptop then you will be able take part in some of activities. We do have some loan laptops available but not enough to cover all of the group. Also, if you do not already have a free Canva account, if possible please sign up for one before the event.
About our Expert in Residence - Elizabeth Blake
Elizabeth Blake is the Managing Director of Apple Orchard Marketing. She has worked in sales and marketing roles with increasing seniority over the last 30 years. She has worked for companies from multinationals to start ups.
At university, she trained as a podiatrist. While I enjoyed the healthcare environment, didn't feel she was making enough of a difference so, she moved into a sales role in pharmaceuticals. She realised she loved having involvement in healthcare but in a commercial capacity. Elizabeth then moved into orthopaedics and quickly into marketing. She has held roles including a marketing function ever since. These have been for large established companies launching new divisions and products and also start up companies as the first commercial hire so there was no brand, no marketing plan, and no sales presentation!
So, I know what it's like to be in a start up company with a great idea for a product or service, maybe you have even got some sales, but you don't have any idea where marketing fits. Apple Orchard Marketing is here to help
In advance of the meeting we will send out a brief questionnaire so that you can tell us some background information on your business idea, to help us tailor the session and to confirm your business details or pre-start plans.
All of our support is fully funded and is therefore free to access.
It is a requirement of our funding body that we record every organised interaction with pre-start and start-up businesses at BIPC Bristol. Please therefore take a few moments to provide us with the relevant information needed so we may provide our service.
Read steady grow supports businesses in the early stages of development. It offers a practical toolkit for start-ups with help on fundamental business needs.
Starting a business requires dedication, hard work and perseverance. It also involves learning and developing a myriad of new skills and understanding. This programme of interactive 2 hr workshops will focus on building up a range of skills over a number of core business needs including:
- Business essentials for pre-starts, planning, IP & research
- Marketing
- Accts/bookkeeping
- Sales
- Start-up sustainably
- AI
- Email marketing
These workshops will run on a regular basis throughout the year. In addition. we will supplement these core areas with a range of additional stimulating 1-1s and workshop sessions covering other areas like recruitment, branding, website design and build, planning and even business coaching These will change over time with new ones being added. Keep an eye on our Eventbrite page or sign up to our newsletter to stay connected.
About BIPC Bristol
At BIPC Bristol we help and support aspiring entrepreneurs, start-ups and small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) across Bristol and the surrounding area. We offer a range of business services across four main themes:
- Intellectual Property guidance, help and legal advice
- free access to business intelligence resources and databases including market research, grants, company data and reports
- one-to-one sessions with advisors and experts, workshops and networking events
- spaces to meet, study and research your business planning
The Business & IP Centre Bristol supports people to start, protect and grow their businesses. Visit Bristol Central Library to access our free market research and intellectual property databases and take part in our regular programme of workshops and events.
BIPC Bristol is part of Bristol Libraries and the BIPC National Network.
Provided by BIPC Bristol
This course is provided by BIPC Bristol and is free of charge for residents and businesses based in Bristol and the surrounding area.
This workshop will be held face to face in Bristol Central Library public meeting room. Numbers will be strictly limited. We anticipate that the course will be oversubscribed and that there will be a wait list. If you book and later find you cannot attend please advise us ASAP so that someone else can benefit from your place. Please register at the BIPC desk on the ground floor next to the café.
Tea and coffee will be provided, alternatively there is a café on site.
FAQs
What is your refund policy?
Our events are free, but places are limited and events are usually oversubscribed. Please give two working days’ notice via email if you wish to cancel.
Can I attend if I'm not a member of the library?
Absolutely! Any Bristol and surrounding area based business or person with a business idea is welcome. Though we always recommend joining the library as it's free and will make accessing our databases, books and publications much easier.
How can I find out about any news & upcoming events?
Follow us on Eventbrite and you can also follow us on Twitter and Instagram for the latest news and events. For more information on BIPC Bristol check out our web pages: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/BIPC
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Bristol Central Library, College Green, Bristol, United Kingdom
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