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Would you like to develop your skills and knowledge in creative enterprise? You can attend our events or go on the training courses below.



StartaTheatreCompany.com

StartaTheatreCompany.com is an essential online guide to starting and developing a performing arts company. It's an e-learning course with 6 comprehensive Modules covering essential knowledge about how to build a successful and sustainable enterprise. Delivered through fortnightly video and audio lessons, as well as text and resources, the course should appeal to a wide range of practitioners and learning styles.

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w: www.StartaTheatreCompany.com

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Start your own fashion business

If you're a recently graduated fashion design student, or if you can acquire those skills, and you're considering establishing your own label, why not book a place on this specifically tailored Fashion Business Course.
Establishing a business in this most popular of creative industries in West London is fraught with challenges.

Our course deals with the practical aspects of a business start, such as: -

- Building a product range
- Manufacturing techniques
- Marketing strategy
- Meeting the buyer
- Customer loyalty
- Financial performance

As with all our courses, the seminar leaders are not trainers but bring specific knowledge from the industry.

For the convenience of those working regular hours, the course runs over 6 sessions, usually made up of 4 weekday evenings (6.30pm - 9.00pm) and one Sunday (10.30am - 12.30 and 1.30 - 4.00pm).

This course runs several times each year. If you are interested in reserving a place on the next one, please call us on 020 7460 5050

Date
Location Portobello Business Centre
2 Acklam Road,
London.
W10 5QZ
Cost
How to book:
t: 020 7460 5050
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Sync Leadership Development Programme

Sync is a new leadership development programme for disabled people funded through CLP (Cultural Leadership Programme).

Sync 100 offers an online development programme for disabled people in the creative and cultural sectors who are interested in leadership and runs from June 2008 to June 2009. Sync 20 will offer a bespoke training and coaching programme to 20 people selected from the Sync 100 group.

All joining details and further information available from the website

Date October 2008 to January 2009 TBC
Location TBC
Cost
How to book:
t: call or text on 07504 794 324
e: sync@adainc.org
w: www.syncleadership.com

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Business for the Creative Arts (Business Start-Up Skills)

This 10 week unit of 2 hours of study per week will give training and information in connection to becoming self-employed, setting up a small business or working freelance and undertaking commission work.

There is a series of informal workshops as well as the additional opportunity for external visits and seminars covering:

  • Funding
  • Studio/ workspaces
  • Business issues and planning
  • PR & Presentation skills
  • Marketing your products/ services
  • Copyright and Intellectual property

 

Date runs October - December; January - March; April - June Tuesday Evenings
Location London College of Communication
Elephant & Castle, SE1
Cost £140 plus £22.50 ABC registration fee plus £10 University registration
How to book:
t: 020 7514 8548 (LCC Information Centre)
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w: www.lcc.arts.ac.uk/courses/further_education/business_start-up_skills.htm

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New Business Start-Up Course

A specialist & intensive New Business Start-Up Course, especially designed for those thinking of setting up their own business or fashion label.

The course is delivered by a number of specialists with extensive experience working with new start-ups.

When

Monday, 10th March - Friday, 14th March 2008

Monday, 30th June - Friday, 4th July 2008

Monday, 17th November - Friday, 21st, November 2008

Date Monday, 10th March - Friday, 14th March 2008 all day
Location The designer forum studio,
Nottingham
Cost £470 inc VAT. Individual Day sessions are £100 + VAT
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w: www.design-online.net

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Technical Support Surgery @ Space Media Arts

Space's Technical Support Surgery is a practical advice session, troubleshooting your digital editing and post-production needs. The surgery's comprehensive training and support is designed to be tailormade for your specific hardware/software issues. Space offer a broad technical knowledge with a friendly and helpful attitude and we are dedicated to providing practical advice and assistance across all levels. The surgery is for anyone from novice filmmakers to video professionals who want to support and troubleshoot their editing and post-production systems in a professional setting.

All support sessions will be carried out in the Moving Image suite although users can bring in their own systems for a more personalised solution.

Date ongoing
Location Space Place,
43-45 Dace Road,
Fish Island,
London, E3 2NG
Cost £10 per hour
How to book:
t: 020 8986 5998 (Marina Vishmidt or Paul Gardiner)
e: spaceplace@spacestudios.org.uk
w: www.spacemedia.org.uk

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BBC Training

Freelancers in the broadcast industry can now have access to BBC Training and Development courses at a subsidy of 60 per cent. This is in addition to the courses already funded by Skillset. They cover subjects including camera skills, lighting, sound and post-production.

Find full details of the courses at the BBC Training and Development web site at BBC Training and a brochure is available from 0870 122 0216.

 

Date varies
Location varies
Cost varies
How to book:
t: 0870 122 0216
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w: www.bbctraining.co.uk

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Fundraising for the Creative and Cultural Industries

Directed towards fundraisers, this course explores the various funding opportunities available in the local, national and international arena. Develop skills in identifying sources, writing bids, developing work plans and preparing budgets.

Date 26-27 April and 10-11 May 10.00am - 5.00pm
Location City University, Northampton Square
Cost £160
How to book:
t: 0207 040 8268
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w: www.city.ac.uk

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Medialex Legal & Business Seminars

Courses and training programmes for media professionals. Courses range from: media law to copyright to film finance, contracts and insurance.

Date See website
Location Medialex
Greyhound House
23-24 George Street
Richmond, TW9 1HY
Cost
How to book:
t: 020 8973 2186
e: info@medialex-uk.com
w: www.medialex-uk.com

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Free ICT training for small business

Practical hands on experience and training in information communication and technology (ICT) skills. Opportunity to develop your e-business awareness and knowledge. Network with like-minded organisations. Contact your nearest Business Link for London training organisation for details:

Date varies varies
Location varies
Cost Free
How to book:
t: East London - 020 8305 2666, North London - 020 8366 3222, West London - 020 8863 5050
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Women into Jewellery courses

Are you interested in developing a career in jewellery or the jewellery sector?

Are you female between the ages of 16-60?

Eligible participants can benefit from excellent free support and opportunities, and learn more about how to get into a career in jewellery

And when you complete the Sparkle into Business programme you will receive support from Holts about how to get into the jewellery business.

Contact Her Busiess to find out more.

Date tbc tbc
Location Newham College
Cost tbc
How to book:
t: 020 8257 4204
e: womenintojewellery@newham.ac.uk
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The Film & Video Workshop: digital media courses

The Film & Video Workshop has been delivering educational projects for the past 12 years. We offer a range of free and low cost digital arts and video based courses and training at the Media Studio, ranging from
beginners classes to professional level courses.

Courses include:

  • Video post production
  • Final Cut Pro video editing
  • Computer graphics (Photoshop)

All courses are run using Macs. Some courses require computer experience. Complete beginners can come along to our open access sessions for an introduction. Free editing facilities are available during open access sessions.

Date various
Location The Film & Video Workshop, Media Studio,
Hungerford School,
Hungerford Road,
London, N7 9LF
Cost Free or low-cost (call for more info)
How to book:
t: Carolyn, Sarah or Paul on 020 7607 8660
e: courses@filmworkshop.com
w: www.filmworkshop.com

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Camberwell College short courses

Camberwell College of Arts and Chelsea College of Art and Design part-time weekday, weekend and evening courses in art, design and communications.

Whether you're trained in art and design or starting from scratch you'll enjoy Camberwell and Chelsea's short courses. Over 80 different courses to choose from including 17 brand new courses which range from Sourcing and Styling for Interiors, to Digital Stop-Frame Animation, via figure drawing, photography and special effects.

Date various
Location various sites across London
Cost various
How to book:
t: 020 7514 6311
e: shortcourses@camberwell.arts.ac.uk
w: www.camberwell.arts.ac.uk

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Setting up your own fashion business course

Thinking of starting up your own fashion business? Or are you a recently graduated fashion design student, and you're considering establishing your own label, why not consider booking a place on our specifically tailored Fashion Business Course.

Date tbc tbc
Location Portobello Business Centre
2 Acklam Road,
London.
W10 5QZ

Cost £150.00
How to book:
t: 020 7460 5050
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Music Industry Business Support Workshops

These regular workshops focus on specialist areas such as:

  • Artist Development
  • Label Management
  • Marketing
  • Press & PR
  • Music Management
  • Contracts & Agreements
  • Fundraising
  • Music Publishing

ECAB (Eastside Creative Artist Business Support Programme) is delivered by a host of entertainment industry professionals, working in association with Eastside Records.

Date regularly throughout the year, 10am-5pm
Location North and East London
Cost
How to book:
t: 020 8509 6070
e: kubi@eastside-records.co.uk
w: www.eastside-records.co.uk

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Cultural Enterprise Course

Cultural Enterprise: The Social Enterprise Approach to Arts and Culture. A part-time short course for people who want to develop their ability to strengthen arts and cultural organisations.

This new part-time short course at City University, London (supported by the European Social Fund) is specifically designed for people with experience of small or medium scale arts and cultural organisations who want to develop their ability to strengthen organisations and/or develop new income opportunities.

Taught by Di Robson and a range of guest speakers from the cultural sector, the course will explore areas such as capacity building, sustainability and organisational development.

Di is an experienced arts producer who has worked with organisations such as the East London Mela, Glasgay in Glasgow and the Jaipur Heritage International Festival in India.

Date tbc
Location City University,
Northampton Square,
London, EC1V 0HB
Cost tbc
How to book:
t: 020 7040 8268
e: ell@city.ac.uk
w: www.celebrating-enterprise.org.uk

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One-to-one Business Coaching

Connections Communications Centre has a team of trained creative industry coaches, and joining this programme will entitle you to four sessions with your very own coach. Each coaching sessions will last approximately two hours and will be dedicated to helping you set and achieve your business and career goals at an agreed pace.

If you are a creative freelancer or sole-trader based in the London boroughs of Islington, Hackney, Westminster, Greenwich, Southwark, Lambeth, Newham, Tower Hamlets, Camden and Haringey - then you are eligible for subsidised coaching.

 

Date ongoing
Location Connections Communications Centre Ltd.
Palingswick House
241 King Street
Hammersmith
W6 9LP

Cost If you are based, or have worked in, the Park Royal area of west London - then you could be eligible for free training.
How to book:
t: 020 8741 1766
e: info@cccmedia.co.uk
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Designer Makers Professional Development Programme

Year-round Professional Development support to start up and established designer-makers through a rolling programme of business reviews, group workshops, seminars and specialist advice surgeries.

Cockpits Arts offers specialist, supported spaces in Holborn and Deptford, London. It helps 165 resident designer-makers to grow their businesses through one-to-one business support, Open Studios, selling events and its professional development workshops.

Date tbc
Location Holborn and Deptford
Cost Most sessions cost £40
How to book:
t: 020 7419 1963
e: emma@cockpitarts.com
w: www.cockpitarts.com/studios-and-support/index.php

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Fashion Management Course

If you are planning to start a fashion business or already running one then this course could be a big help!

As the demands on your time are probably high during the working week, this programme of 20 sessions is run in the evenings and at weekends as a way of accommodating people with businesses to run.

The programme covers all aspects of managing a fashion business and is delivered by a highly experienced trainer with many years background in the fashion trade.



Date tbc tbc
Location Portobello Business Centre
2 Acklam Road,
London.
W10 5QZ

Cost
How to book:
t: 020 7460 5050
e: info@pbc.co.uk
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E-commerce for Fashion Course

If you're baffled by the internet and its business potential, why not attend our e-commerce for fashion course to find out more. It runs for four evenings (usually over a two week period) and aims to provide participants with an overview of e-commerce and internet trading strategies.

Date tbc tbc
Location Portobello Business Centre
2 Acklam Road,
London
W10 5QZ

Cost
How to book:
t: 020 7460 5050
e: info@pbc.co.uk
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Skills for the Fashion Industry Diploma


Newham College, in association with the Fashion Skills Academy and the Fashion & Textile Museum, is running a new fashion course.

Limited places are available on the course in autumn 2008

Skills for the Fashion Industry Diploma - Level 2 (1 year)
This course is a great introduction to the industry, teaching skills in fashion design, marketing and production.

Date autumn 2008
Location Newham
Cost N/A
How to book:
t: 020 8257 4000
e: admissions@newham.ac.uk
w: www.newham.ac.uk

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Market research - Cockpit Arts

Markets are constantly changing - from fluctuating financial conditions to ever shifting trends. As a small creative business it's more important than ever to regularly re-evaluate your target market to help you maximise sales.

Through interactive exercises, research assignments and discussion this two-part session will help you to gauge the size and potential of your market, gain a clearer picture of your customers and competition, and locate the right routes to market for your products. It will also help you to identify market opportunities for your business and, in doing so, enable you to develop new collections and ranges that meet market demand.

Who's it for? Designer-makers, both emerging and established, who are looking to update their market research. It will be just as relevant to those of you who are embarking on market research for the first time.

About the trainer: Abigail provides specialist training and one-to-one advice at Cockpit Arts in the areas of marketing, selling, and manufacturing. She has first-hand experience of the market for craft having been Marketing Director for a critically acclaimed retail space in central London. Abigail has also worked for support organisations such as Hidden Art and the Crafts Council where she project managed Collect 2006. She regularly writes about design and craft for industry magazines and resources.

What you'll gain:

  • Understanding of market research tool.
  • Ability to use market research techniques on an ongoing basis.
  • Confidence to analyse findings and apply these to your business.
  • Solid market knowledge specific to your business and sector that you can implement as part of your marketing strategy and business plan.
  • Free worksheets and templates to help you plan your marketing strategy.
Booking:

Holborn book now
Part 1: 22 Feb, 1pm - 2.30pm
Part 2: 9 Mar, 10am-11.30pm

Deptford book now
Part 1: 23 Feb, 3.30pm - 5pm
Part 2: 10 Mar, 10am - 11.30am

Studio holders: Free
Non studio holders: £40
Date 22 Feb, 23 Feb, 9 Mar, 10 Mar 1pm - 2.30pm, 10am-11.30pm, 3.30pm - 5pm, 10am - 11.30am
Location -
Cost Studio holders: Free, Non studio holders: £40
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How to mange stress and unlock creativity - Cockpit Arts

Are you finding it hard to cope with the demands of running a small creative business? Is stress getting the better of your productivity and blocking your creativity?

Through a series of simple exercises participants will learn a range of self-hypnosis techniques that can alleviate the symptoms of stress. Selina will also focus on how to tap into, and take better control of, your creative mind and how to apply that to developing your business through everyday problem.

Hypnotherapy has been used as a natural healing technique for centuries. It has a range of benefits such as lowering blood pressure and stress levels in the body, and creating a more balanced and focused outlook.

What you'll gain:

  • Ways to manage stress constructively.
  • The basics of self hypnosis and using the state of focused relaxation to enhance your creativity.
  • Goal setting techniques that you can enhance in the trance state.
Trainer: Selina Allan DHyp PDHyp BSCH

Holborn book now
2 March, 10am - 2pm

Deptford book now
1 March, 6pm - 8pm
Date 1 March, 6pm - 8pm; 2 March, 10am - 2pm
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