Islington Council has partnered with Action for Race Equality to launch The Enterprise Support Programme. This brand new Programme is aimed at supporting Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic-led businesses in the London Borough of Islington to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The initiative will include a series of themed masterclasses in areas that can be challenging for businesses to navigate. These sessions are free for all eligible participants.
The masterclass was great…[especially] the suggestion to touch base with charities to attract new customers. I will utilise the range of skills [covered] to branch out further.
Masterclass attendee, 2022
Current Masterclasses are all available to book via Eventbrite.
You are welcome to attend as many sessions as relevant to your business. These take place online with our expert trainers and consultants, who have specialised insight into the challenges and opportunities that Black and minority ethnic-led enterprises experience.
For more details, select a course from the menu options below:
Budgeting & Forecasting with Tutu Adebiyi
Tuesday 7th June, 4.30pm – 6pm
This session will improve your understanding of the importance of good finance, and how to build your annual budget and forecast for sustainability.
Data and Funding with Tutu Adebiyi
Tuesday 14th June, 4.30pm – 6pm
Find out how to use data to generate more business and strategically identify funding and investment opportunities.
Engaging social media with Alex Louis
Monday 23rd June, 6pm – 7.30pm
Find the right social media channels to reach your potential customers, plan and manage your social media content and promotions, create engaging social media content.
Business Planning
Tuesday 29th June, 4.30pm – 6pm
Learn everything you need to know to include in an effective business plan. We’ll also cover how you can plan your business to meet your ultimate goals.
Past courses
Increasing Business and Diversifying Revenue
Apportionment & Full Cost Recovery Costing
Enterprise Optimisation & Scoping for Growth
Basic Finance & Project Costing
Website development
Alongside the Masterclasses, our expert business consultants can provide bespoke one-to-one support for eligible businesses.
For more information about this and other support within the the Islington Enterprise Support Programme, please contact: tara@actionforraceequality.org.uk
Find out more about our other work with Islington Council below: