Start Up Day - Worthing Library

Start-up Day marks an important day in the BIPC Network’s calendar. Discover secrets to success from renowned industry leaders like Charlie Bigham. Network with like-minded entrepreneurs and connect with industry experts and our BIPC Sussex team at Worthing Library. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Business & IP Centre over the coming months and years as your business ideas begin to grow wings.

Join us at Worthing Library for a day of business help and information. Watch live screenings of chats with Charlie Bingham and a panel of experts, live from the British Library.

Network with local business experts and explore the new business offer from Worthing Library.

Book your free place today!

10:30 – 16:00 including networking opportunities and a chance to meet our BIPC team

Light refreshments will be provided at points throughout the day.

Schedule for the day:

10:30 – 11:00 Arrival and introduction to the day

11:00 - 11:45 Live screening from the BIPC at the British Library

From Start-up to Household Brand (with Q&A): Charlie Bigham and Martha Keith

Starting a business can be a roller-coaster journey. In this session you'll find out how to build a successful and sustainable brand from your kitchen table. Martha Keith, British Library BIPC Business Ambassador and founder of the Martha Brook stationery brand, will host a fireside chat with Charlie Bigham, founder of the eponymous food brand to delve into his story of building the fastest growing grocery brand in the UK. Together they'll shed light on the grit behind the glamour of entrepreneurship and arm you with all the facts you need to decide whether starting a business is right for you. You’ll also come away with the key strategies that can help you to stay focused on creating work that you love that fits in with your life goals and aligns with your purpose.

11:45 – 12:30 Networking

12:30 – 13:45 BREAK

Please note LUNCH IS NOT PROVIDED AT THIS EVENT. Explore the library, see our public workspaces. please take the opportunity in the middle of the day to explore the area, find something to eat in the town or take a stroll to the seaside.

14:00 - 15:15 Live screening from the BIPC at the British Library

Start-up Stars: What I Wish I Had Known When I Started Up (with Q&A): Rasheed Ogunlaru, Mickela Hall-Ramsey and Helen Edwards

Taking the leap into the world of entrepreneurship can be a daunting experience, but there are few short-cuts. Join our panel of successful business owners as they share their experiences and what they’d wished they’d known before they started up. Multi-award-winning entrepreneur, Mickela Hall-Ramsay, has impacted the lives of more than 55,000 youths through her company. At just 21 she founded HR Sports Academy in 2008. At 34, Mickela became the youngest Chair of the London Youth Games, and the first to come from a Black, Asian or minority ethnic background. Helen Edwards is the Founder and Director of East End Prints, based in East London. With 25 years of artist management, licencing and copyright experience, Helen has driven her business forward over the last 14 years with her passion and values of creativity, accessibility, community and sustainability. Today, East End Prints is one of the biggest art publishers in the UK.

15:15 – 16:00 meet the team and networking with key partners

For more information about any of our events, please contact us at [email protected]

Following the event, the BIPC will send you a feedback form which we would be grateful if you could complete to allow us to monitor the success of our events.

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Increase your chances of business success

Business & IP Centre Sussex supports people to start, grow and protect their businesses in Sussex. Come and access our free market research and intellectual property databases and take part in our regular programme of workshops, webinars and networking events.

W hat if I don't live / have my business in Sussex?

Find your local BIPC here to find out how they can help you: https://www.bl.uk/business-and-ip-centre/national-network

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FAQs

What is your cancellation policy?

The majority of our events are free, but places are often limited - especially for in-person events, therefore please make sure you cancel your place, if you are unable to attend. You can cancel through your Eventbrite booking or emailing [email protected].

Can I attend if I'm not a member of the library?

Absolutely! Any Sussex based business/ 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.

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