Thurs 30th January 2025
Elevating London’s Creative Businesses
A day of FREE workshops, mentorship and networking tailored to help London’s creative entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small businesses scale, innovate and thrive.
Spaces are limited – apply before December 20th, 2024
What is IB Create?
IB Create is a one-day business-focused event at Impact Brixton designed to empower London’s creative sector. Through workshops and expert mentoring, attendees will learn strategic, actionable skills to build strong, resilient businesses.
Why Apply?
Make the most of this opportunity to learn, network, and find the right resources to elevate your business:
- Interactive Workshops: Gain insights on digital marketing, financial resilience, AI, and sustainable business strategies from industry experts.
- Q&A Sessions: Dive deeper into each topic by asking questions that directly relate to your business needs.
- Networking Breaks: Build connections with other creatives in Lambeth to find potential partners, collaborators, and supporters.
- Virtual Attendance Option: Join from anywhere with live-stream access to all workshops, so you won’t miss a thing.
Whether you’re freelancing, running a startup, or leading a growing business, you’ll leave with actionable insights and connections.
What to Expect on the Day
1. Expert-Led Workshops
Kick off the day with hands-on, expert-led workshops to give you practical insights and strategies to grow and scale your creative business. Whether you’re exploring AI, digital marketing, financial resilience, or business setup, these sessions will equip you with the tools to thrive.
Click here for a full breakdown of each workshop.
2. Interactive Q&A Sessions with Facilitators
After the workshops, you’ll have the chance to participate in informal Q&A sessions with our expert facilitators. This is your opportunity to ask deeper, more specific questions about the topics that matter most to your business and gain insights directly from those who know the field best.
3. Networking Opportunities
Throughout the day, you’ll have dedicated networking breaks where you can connect with fellow creative entrepreneurs. Share ideas, collaborate, and build valuable relationships with like-minded professionals who are also navigating the challenges of running a creative business. This is a chance to expand your network, create partnerships, and tap into a supportive community.
4. In-Person and Virtual Access
For those selected to attend in person, you’ll have priority access to the workshops, Q&A sessions, and all the networking opportunities. However, if you’re not selected to attend in person, don’t worry – you can still benefit from the workshops through our virtual streaming option, ensuring you won’t miss out on any of the valuable content.
Apply today to unlock the potential of your creative business with insights, community, and support that lasts beyond the day.
Two Tracks to success:
Introducing START & SCALE
START
For creative freelancers or early-stage entrepreneurs, IB: Create START offers essential resources and guidance to help your new business get off the ground.
- Business Setup Workshop: Learn how to formally register your business, whether as a sole trader, limited company, or CIC.
- One-Year Virtual Office Service: Gain a professional London business address for official documents and correspondence.
- £300 Coworking Credit: Get started with flexible access to our creative coworking space.
- Networking with Seasoned Professionals: Build connections with established creatives who can offer valuable insights and advice.
SCALE
If you’re an creative business owner looking to scale the business, IB: Create SCALE provides advanced resources and mentoring to help you grow:
- Spotlight in The BCC List: Gain exposure through a featured spot in The BCC List, IB’s popular community newsletter, connecting your business with a wide network of creatives, potential clients, and collaborators across London.
- Personalised Mentorship: Be paired with an expert in your industry to guide you through specific growth challenges.
- £300 Coworking Credit: Use our coworking space as a creative hub to fuel your next phase of growth.
- Industry Networking: Collaborate with other experienced entrepreneurs, opening up opportunities for partnerships and expansion.
Choose your Pathway
START
Choose START if you’re a creative freelancer or early-stage entrepreneur to help your new business get off the ground.
SCALE
If you’re a creative business owner looking to scale the business, choose SCALE for advanced resources to help you grow.
Is IB Create Right for You?
IB: CREATE is open to anyone in London’s creative industry—from freelancers and early-stage entrepreneurs to established small businesses across all sectors, including design, music, tech, architecture, and more. If you’re building or growing a creative business, this event is for you.
Eligibility Criteria
To attend IB: CREATE, applicants must:
- Live or operate in Lambeth and work within the creative industries, including Design, Fashion, Music, Performing Arts, Film, TV, Radio, Photography, Advertising, Marketing, Architecture, IT, Software, Crafts, Visual Arts, Publishing, Literature, Museums, and Galleries.
- Be actively focused on business growth—whether freelancing, running a startup, or managing an established business.
We welcome creative professionals and entrepreneurs from all backgrounds who share the goal of building resilient, successful businesses in London’s creative economy.
How to Apply for IB Create
Ready to take your creative business to the next level? The application process for IB: CREATE is simple and straightforward. Just follow the steps below to secure your spot at this one-of-a-kind event, where you’ll gain the tools, insights, and connections you need to grow your business.
Application Process
01
Complete the Application Form
You’ll need to provide a brief overview of your creative business, where you are in your journey, and what challenges you’re facing.
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Select Your Workshops
Whether AI, Digital Marketing, or Financial Resilience, pick the workshops that align with your business needs and goals.
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Submit Application by 20th Dec
Once submitted, your application will be reviewed to determine if IB: CREATE is the right fit for your business.
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Hear Back by 10th Jan 2025
If selected, you’ll get a confirmation email with all the details on your chosen workshops, your allocated mentor, and what to expect on the day.
Apply By Video
If a written application isn’t your style, send us a short video! You can submit a video application (up to 4 minutes long) where you tell us about your business and why you’d like to join IB: CREATE
