Helping you start, run and grow your business at the @britishlibrary. We’re always available online - follow us on IG, FB and LinkedIn @businessandipcentre

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We’re excited to share our newly-released film, created with director Rob Sanders. Featuring three fantastic businesses we’re proud to have supported: a fashion studio (@Cultureville), a bike repair shop (@ParadiseCycles) and a restaurant with fiery flair (Okan London).
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Next up - 'What I'd Wish I'd Known When I Started', a fab founder panel with Mr Babz, Eric, Breige and Daniel for #startupday2025
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We’re super excited – only 5 minutes to go! 🎉 ‘In Conversation with Joanna Jensen, founder of Childs Farm’ is about to start at #Manchester Central Library. Grab a cuppa and join us live for brand-building & start-up inspiration 👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-conver…
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Want to increase your chances of business success? Join the @BIPC at Start-up Day on Monday 17 November and enjoy a day of inspiring talks from small business owners and industry experts. Book now: ow.ly/55PC50XnC5R ☎️ 0800 998 1098 📲 DM us anytime
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The world’s largest celebration of entrepreneurship, Global Entrepreneurship Week launches in the UK with the opening of the London Stock Exchange, an Enterprise Summit and Startup Day at @BIPC Centres. CLick Find events at genglobal.org/gew #TogetherWeBuild #GEW2025
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Join us for Start-up Day at the British Library @BIPC on Monday, 17 November. 🔥 Fireside chat with Joe Wicks and @nikkiwicks on building @thebodycoach empire 📊 Market trends deep-dive with @mintelnews 📱 Social media mastery with @MarthaBrookLDN 🎤 Pitch live to @simonsquibb's Doorbell of Dreams with @helpbnk's celebrity panel 👥️ 1:1 expert advice: finance, IP, branding, sustainability, fashion/food and more 📸 FREE pro headshots all day 🍸 Evening networking prize draw drinks Agenda, FAQs & tickets from £3.41 → eventbrite.com/e/start-up-da… Hosted as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025 #GEW2025. Online tickets also available. bl.uk/bipc #StartUpDay2025 #Entrepreneurship #GEW2025 Join us @britishlibrary @BIPC @IsabelOswell @rodrigoorrantia @David_B_Horne @ortmans @IdeaspaceGlobal @RasheedOgunlaru @jezohare @richardbranson @RoniBKitchen @TimArmoo @JeremyS1 @SamL24 @NumbersCoach @wearegrow @TheFundingGame and more...
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Want to increase your chances of business success? Join the @BIPC at Start-up Day on Monday 17 November and enjoy a day of inspiring talks from small business owners and industry experts. Book now: ow.ly/55PC50XnC5R ☎️ 0800 998 1098 📲 DM us anytime
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Our friends @BIPC have created an action-packed day of inspiring talks and practical sessions for Start-up Day on Monday 17 November. It’s being held @britishlibrary and also online - access free online tickets using code NNFREE at check-out. Find out more about Start-up Day 👇
Start-up Day is back! 🚀 At the Business & IP Centre, we're here to help you turn your business idea into a reality. There's no better place to start than Start-up Day 2025 on Monday 17 November. Book your ticket now: bit.ly/blstartupday2025
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As part of @GEWUK and in the week of @BIPC Start-up Day, we’ve created a day of free events to inspire pre-starts, start-ups and existing small businesses. Join us at the Millennium Library on Tuesday 18 November for a day of workshops and networking: bit.ly/3L2sABe
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Thanks so much to @BIPC at Central Library for hosting the 3D printing workshop! A great addition to #getonlineweek
#3dPrinting workshop today for #GetOnlineWeek 😊 ..We're talking about the ways you can get involved, and how we can support you @manclibraries! Interesting information around the history and impact of 3D Printing on industries such as the medical, fashion and industry!
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A huge thank you to everyone who came along to our Inspiring Entrepreneurs event at the @britishlibrary, in celebration of Black History Month! Moderated by @RichieBrave and featuring Khalia Ismain , Mike Williams, Varaidzo Tendai Moyo and @TimArmoo.
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Missed out? Come to our next major event on Monday 17 November - Start-up Day. Book tickets now: bit.ly/blstartupday2025
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Social media is meant to bring you customers, not take over your life. Join award-winning business mentor Kathy Ennis at @YarmouthLib on Thursday 13 November to learn how using AI can make your social media marketing quicker, smarter and more effective: bit.ly/3WIpy7v
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Start-up Day is back! 🚀 At the Business & IP Centre, we're here to help you turn your business idea into a reality. There's no better place to start than Start-up Day 2025 on Monday 17 November. Book your ticket now: bit.ly/blstartupday2025
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In this free 45-minute phone or online consultation, Birketts Chartered Trade Mark Attorney Melanie Harvey will provide advice on legal aspects of IP, including trade mark and design protection and enforcement. Session available on Tuesday 21 October: bit.ly/3HGkTe9
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Tonight at #StartUpHuddle we're hearing more about #MayFairweather 's journey! Having in an depth discussion around growing a business as a #finance coach and much more!
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Start-ups, beware! IP mistakes can cost you your business. Join us for IP Nightmares: Avoid the Horror Stories and learn how to protect your ideas before it’s too late. Oct 30 BIPC, Central Library IPnightmares.eventbrite.co.u… #manchester #ip
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Our blogs have a new look: bit.ly/BL-Blogs All previously published blogs will be available in our archive, launching in coming weeks. Watch this space for an update on when that goes live.
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Celebrate Black History Month with stories from Inspiring Entrepreneurs! 👏 Join us on 20 October for a panel discussion celebrating Black entrepreneurs who are breaking barriers and reshaping industries - hosted by BBC Radio 1Xtra host @RichieBrave bit.ly/blackwealthbuilders
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Thinking of making the switch from employee to entrepreneur? 🚀 Whether you're starting from scratch or scaling up, join us for a power-packed evening of expert guidance, actionable strategies, insider tips tools to launch & grow. FREE ONLINE: quitmyjobtostartabusiness.ev… #startups
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❗️Last chance to book for Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Beauty and the Business, at the British Library today, Thursday 18 September. Hear from an exciting panel of visionary beauty entrepreneurs and connect with fellow founders at a networking drinks reception. 🍷 The main event will also be live streamed on the British Library platform. eventbrite.com/e/inspiring-e…
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