Black Business Meetup: Building Resilience & Exploring Business Insights

Schedule

Thu Jul 02 2026 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

Business & IP Centre, 2nd floor | Manchester, EN

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Join us for the next Black Business Meetup, a welcoming and empowering space designed to support Black entrepreneurs and founders
About this Event

Join us for the next Black Business Meetup, a welcoming and empowering space designed to support Black entrepreneurs, founders, creatives, and professionals across Greater Manchester.

This session focuses on strengthening the mindset needed for long-term success while introducing you to one of the powerful free business resources available through the Business & IP Centre (BIPC).

Session 1: The Power of Resilience in Business

With Nicole Akyea-Mensah, Founder of Nicxgraphics

In this inspiring session, Nicole will explore why resilience is essential for sustaining and growing a business. Drawing from her experience as a creative entrepreneur, she will share:

  • Why resilience is key to navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship
  • How mindset shapes long-term business success
  • The importance of seeing the bigger picture and your business impact
  • Building confidence and demonstrating value in environments where it may not always be recognised

This session is especially powerful for Black entrepreneurs looking to strengthen their mindset, stay focused, and grow with purpose.

Session 2: Discover Mintel – Your Free-Market Intelligence Resource

Delivered by a BIPC business adviser

Mintel is a leading market research tool that provides valuable insights to support your business decisions. In this session, you’ll learn:

  • How to use Mintel to understand your market and customers
  • Access industry trends and consumer behaviour insights
  • Strengthen your business planning and strategy
  • How to access Mintel for free through your local library

Why Attend?

  • Connect with other Black entrepreneurs and professionals
  • Learn from experienced business owners and experts
  • Gain practical tools to strengthen your business mindset
  • Discover free resources available through the library
  • Be part of a growing, supportive business community


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Where is it happening?

Business & IP Centre, 2nd floor, Manchester Central Library, Manchester, United Kingdom

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