We provide free expert training and support to Black entrepreneurs in the UK. In 2023 we are prioritising Black women in London, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
PROGRAMME
Level 1 - Starting Up, Starting Out
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Target: Early stage businesses
The workshops in this programme are designed for people who are at the idea stage and want to launch their business. Each session will empower you to access knowledge, tools, skills and resources that are tailored to your business goals and aspirations. All sessions recordings will be made available to the cohort. You will also access
When: May 2023 Duration: 6 weeks Time commitment: Wednesday 6pm - 8pm / plus two Saturday sessions. This programme is worth the value of £1200. Thanks to our funders it is being provided for free to you. Successful applicants will have access to fantastic guest speakers, trainers, professional mentors and alumni network. |
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All our programmes are accessible in their design, recordings will be made available to you to ensure you're able to continue learning.
BENEFITS
Why join this programme?
Peer-to-Peer CommunityDuring our brunch and learn events, you can get to know your peers and our experts better. As part of these networking events you will be able to connect with others, build your business and share your story. We'll help you build your business network. 
Get a Business MentorGet matched with a business mentor who can support you to think through key challenges you are facing in your business journey. The mentor will work with you to refine your pitches, think through your pricing model, understand your business. |
1-2-1 Support from our ExpertsYou will have the opportunity to book in 1-2-1 coaching calls with the experts that you learned from in the core training sessions. This will give you the opportunity to apply the knowledge learned in new ways for any current and future challenges.
Pitch DayThis is a great opportunity to pitch your businesses to local leaders, entrepreneurs and other key stakeholders including your business mentors. This celebration of your achievement will also act as an opportunity for you to win clients and collaborators. |
Access to RecordingsGain priority access to our online community where you will get to engage in your on-demand learning journey that includes recordings from this programme and every other programme we have run in the past 12 months. 
Good SessionsAs businesses grow and challenges arise, these workshops prove to be very useful as experts are called in to provide in-depth training on complex growth and development issues even after the cohort based session are over. |
MEET YOUR SKILLS DEVELOPERS
Who are the experts?
Dr Dyneshia JohnsonDyneshia has spent the past 15 years committed to knowledge exchange from academia to industry. This commitment is driven by her doctoral and current research interests in entrepreneurship, leadership, healthcare systems and equality, diversity and inclusion. These areas of expertise have seen her lead and design programmes and develop content for undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education.
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Letitia SeglahLetitia is an ex-investment banking professional with 15 years of experience in the city. She has since gone on to start and exit several businesses, consulted 300+ startups & SMEs, and has worked for the Executive Agency for Small and Medium Enterprises (European Commission). Through practical and accessible workshops, Letitia helps founders to gain financial confidence and strategic know-how to build, grow, and scale successful businesses.
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OUR METHODOLOGY
Working with our Experts
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Both programme tracks are underpinned by training and development methods mapped to our tried and tested methodology, ASAP.
In each session our expert Skills Developers will ensure you are building the right knowledge to achieve your set goals.
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