Fully Funded Business Support for Cultural Businesses
We are delighted to have been awarded UK Government Shared Prosperity Funding to support Cultural businesses with a unique blend of both 1-2-1 support and Business development workshops.
Creating opportunities for Networking and peer to peer support, as well as expert business advice.
Are you a Cultural business?
Cultural businesses include, but are not exclusive to:
- Craft
- Design
- Marketing
- Publishing
- Museums, libraries & galleries
- Music, performance & visual arts
- Film, TV & radio
- Photography
- Software (inc Computer Games)
If you think you are a cultural/creative business you probably are. Please contact us and make the most of this opportunity.
Would you benefit from
- Project management & creating systems, structures & processes
- Business advice and guidance
- Financial mapping, scale ability & growth
- Mentoring & Coaching – someone to bounce your ideas with
- Sales Processes including marketing and social media
- Set new goals and actions – to develop you and your business
Our team of experts in their fields are available to support you. We have been awarded UK Share Prosperity Funding to support you at no cost to your business.
Over 55 businesses have already benefited from the support available.
Workshops
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Up and coming workshops
Venue: Bloom Space Hereford
- 14th August – Basic Canva Skills
- 18th September – An introduction to using video in your marketing
- 16th October – Finance – understanding business structure and digitalising your accounts
- 22nd November – Exploring funding applications and opportunities
- 11th December – Creating a social media strategy
- 15th January – Business planning and development
- 12th February – Networking Event
All workshops include time to network with other business leaders, sharing resources and experience. You can also quiz our consultants with all the business questions and queries you have.
Workshop outlines
Basic Canva Skills – 14th August
If you’re not already using Canva, why not give it a try?
For small lean businesses Canva allows you to produce your own branding and marketing materials. You can create logos, social media posts, presentation decks, and leaflets using predesigned templates or using the tools to create unique designs. Come to this workshop to learn the basics and get started.
An Introduction to Using Video in Your Marketing – 18th September
Delivered by: Dan Barker of Dan Barker Studios
Dan will take you through the process of planning and creating effective videos for your marketing.
Discover the goldmine of video content within your business.
Including how you could use video to help your business and plan your videos, with an introduction to how to film, edit and upload your own videos.
Finance – 16th October
Sarah and Jay will take you through some financial processes which are fundamental to your business.
Choosing a business structure for your business.
Understanding the benefits of using software and automation for your bookkeeping process
Demonstration of automation software in action – including hints and tips
Social Media – 11th December
Delivered by: Jack McCaughtrie
Creating a social media strategy
Including understanding your target audience, selecting the right social media platform for you, competitor analysis, Social media and digital marketing plan – setting objectives and developing a clear messaging, audience growth and engagement.
Business planning and development – 15th January
Learn the fundamental principles of business development to lay a strong foundation for your venture.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your strategy, this workshop will equip you with practical insights and actionable steps to succeed in the competitive business landscape.
Networking event- 12th February
Celebrating the end of the project and creating lasting connections
This will be a fantastic event where all businesses and stakeholders involved in the Project will be invited to celebrate, connect and form lasting relationships to aid the growth and development of Cultural Businesses across Herefordshire.