The Business & IP Centre at Exeter and Barnstaple Libraries host a range of events and workshops to suit start-ups, entrepreneurs or businesses looking to learn new skills or research their industry.
Webinars run weekly on a variety of subjects and are a great way to get an overview of a new topic, or a refresher which can help you to look at your business plan in a new light. Whether you’re just starting out or an established business looking to grow, our webinars are useful, inspiring and informative.
One-to-ones are useful for enquiring about how you can access business information and support, to discuss a problem or question you have in a specific area of your business, or to find out more about Intellectual Property. Find out more information on our 1-to-1s page.
Intellectual Property (IP) can be a valuable asset in your business. Join us for an overview of how you can identify, protect & use your IP.Intellectual Property: what is it, and how can it be valuable to your business?In this overview session we'll look at how an awareness of intellectual property (IP) from the very […]
This session is based upon two years research on how local visual artists make a living. It will cover the key aspects of starting out.Painting and Sculpture with Hilary Beecroft and Phil Parker Hilary and Phil are the founders of ArtMakers, a not-for-profit company set up in 2021 in response to the problems being faced […]
Award winning Children's author Claire Barker shares her insight into her creative process, and how to get your writing onto bookshelves.Becoming a Children's Author: A beginner's Guide to getting Published Would you like to try your hand at writing a children's chapter book? Don't know where to start? Claire Barker is the author of two […]
Your brand is one of your most valuable assets. It sets you apart from your competitors, makes you memorable & builds customer trust.How to create a strong brand for your creative businessYour business’ brand is one of your most valuable assets. It sets you apart from your competitors, makes you memorable and builds trust with […]
Figure out if you can sell your skills and knowledge to boost your business income, through skills workshops, consulting, and online coursesA session focused on helping you to figure out if they have something you can sell alongside your creative work. What knowledge do you have that might be valuable to others? Find out how […]
Brendan and Becky will discuss the different roles and directions for a person wishing to pursue a career in the photographic industries.Career paths through the photographic industries. Brendan and Becky will discuss the different roles and directions a person wishing to pursue a career in photography can take, and identify the skills and experiences they […]
Brendan and Becky will discuss the different roles and directions for a person wishing to pursue a career in the photographic industries.Career paths through the photographic industries. Brendan and Becky will discuss the different roles and directions a person wishing to pursue a career in photography can take, and identify the skills and experiences they […]
Build a website that reflects your passion, your creativity and your ethos as well as being commercially successful.Website Essentials for Creatives Building a website that reflects your passion, your creativity and your ethos is wonderful but it also needs to work commercially, or your career as a professional artist may not be as fruitful as […]
An introduction to GRANTfinder database to help you find the funding you need to turn your ideas into a thriving businessWhether you're a small business, a charity, a social enterprise, or even an individual, funding can be vital to your success. This session will introduce you to GRANTfinder, a large database that allows you to […]
I will share my 20 years of successful marketing skills with you so that you can take your creative business further online.Marketing for creatives 90 minutes / 2 hour masterclass including Q&A Do you have a creative hobby that you want to turn into a profitable business? Or are you a creative but don’t […]
Join Kesia Lupo, Senior Editor at Chicken House, and Bookbag's Charlie Richards, as they discuss the various pathways to publishing.Publishing Pathways with Chicken House Books and BookbagIf you’re a student interested in the publishing sector, or a career changer looking to learn about the possibilities, join Kesia and Charlie for an evening of conversation as […]
Matt will look at how easy it is to produce your own quality videos with your mobile phone, and the tips and techniques behind that.How Producing Videos Has Won and Lost Me Business In this session, Matt will take you through his journey of how producing videos has won and lost him business, but all […]
In this session, Matt will take you through his journey of how producing videos has won and lost him business, but all for the right reasonsHow Producing Videos Has Won and Lost Me Business In this session, Matt will take you through his journey of how producing videos has won and lost him business, but […]
An introduction to copyright and trade marks in the UK, and how you can use them to protect the intellectual property in your business.As you build your business, you’re creating so much! From the words in your website, to your brand name and logo, your products themselves, new inventions perhaps – even the look of […]
Ben will discuss the life of a working musician & producer, how he makes a living from music and the many different shapes that can take.Finding Your Path in the Music Industry with Ben Green and Sarah Woodward Finding your own path into the music industry. Ben will discuss the life of a working musician […]
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