CIDA’s annual networking and showcasing event offers access to a range of creative industries support providers, high-profile panel discussions, an East London Design Show installation and more! This is the 5th Creative Links Expo and will offer the latest information and advice for creative individuals, businesses and cultural organisations. If you’re looking to grow or develop your business don’t miss out on the professional development support, training, workspace providers, funders and access to some of London’s most innovative marketing and design services. Exhibitors – Support organisations, space providers, cultural groups and community organisations and creative studios will all be on hand to answer questions, provide information and demonstrate their creativity and exciting new initiatives Panel Discussions – High-profile industry professionals will discuss prominent topics, offer insights and initiate hot debate ensuring you get to explore the future issues for your sector East London Design Show – See the best of contemporary design in this inspirational installation curated specifically for the event Film Café – Experience this excellent space to view the latest in experimental short film, network and grab a great coffee. Produced in partnership with London Metropolitan University and the New Producers Alliance Cut & Paste London – The …

CIDA’s annual networking and showcasing event offers access to a range of creative industries support providers, high-profile panel discussions, an East London Design Show installation and more! This is the 5th Creative Links Expo and will offer the latest information and advice for creative individuals, businesses and cultural organisations. If you’re looking to grow or develop your business don’t miss out on the professional development support, training, workspace providers, funders and access to some of London’s most innovative marketing and design services. Exhibitors – Support organisations, space providers, cultural groups and community organisations and creative studios will all be on hand to answer questions, provide information and demonstrate their creativity and exciting new initiatives Panel Discussions – High-profile industry professionals will discuss prominent topics, offer insights and initiate hot debate ensuring you get to explore the future issues for your sector East London Design Show – See the best of contemporary design in this inspirational installation curated specifically for the event Film Café – Experience this excellent space to view the latest in experimental short film, network and grab a great coffee. Produced in partnership with London Metropolitan University and the New Producers Alliance Cut & Paste London – The …

Following the success of Pollen #1 (over 50 people attended and drank free beer!) we’re happy to announce the next in our string of monthly events. No-agenda, and very relaxed, it’s a chance to catch up with like-minded individuals. For more details go to http://www.pollenhq.co.uk.

Following the great success of the first two events, we’re back again for our last meet-up of 2007. Come along and have some free drinks on us. Pollen is an opportunity for those in creative businesses to get together once a month and chat in a relaxed environment and have a few free drinks on us. Massive thanks to Claire Heat at Creative Business Wales, Ed Pereira at Enterprise Magazine and Melanie Hawthorne at Cardiff County Council for their support. Venue details: http://tinyurl.com/3xtvku More info: http://www.pollenhq.co.uk and http://www.neilcocker.co.uk

Have you got a great idea you want to develop into a creative business but need help getting started? If you want to take part in CIDA’s Get Ready for Business programme book your place at the Information Session now! Places can be booked via CIDA’s website - www.cida.co.uk or by contacting CIDA’s Project Administrator on 020 7247 4710 / contact@cida.co.uk Get Ready for Business is a support programme for those ready to launch a creative business and takes place in March. It is free if you live in Tower Hamlets and will help you to create a plan, organise your finances and put you on the path to success. The Information session will take place at the Business Development Centre, 7-15 Greatorex Street, London E1 5NF

Can you tell others what makes you so special? - refine your unique selling point - put it across on the market place - use a clear language and visual supports to help you create impact. During this highly interactive workshop, you will test practical tools and work out how to implement them to your benefit. What’s in it for you? - Practical business toolkit to use on a daily basis in your organisation and/or for yourself! - Great networking opportunities Investment: £49.99 only per person - refreshments included. 10% discount when you have attended an Ogunte event in 2007 or this year. 10% discount for Hub members and UnLtd Award Winners. To book: http://oguntecoaching3.eventbrite.com

Last year, Andy Green travelled 40,000 miles sharing his insights, experience and skills in creativity with major blue chip organisations around the world. Everyone he encountered felt they had unique problems, but in reality it all boiled down to the same challenge - how do we achieve more with less? At this Leeds Media breakfast briefing, Andy will show how the only solution to help you keep your sanity is to harness your most powerful asset: your creativity. Whatever your background, this briefing will give you tips and ideas to transform your work, generate new ideas and save time and money. Andy Green is the author of ‘Creativity in Public Relations’, now in its third edition and translated into Russian, Chinese, Polish, Indonesian, Croatian and Korean. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and a partner with Wakefield-based GREEN communications and creativity@work. A buffet breakfast will be served before the seminar. Cost: Leeds Media members £25 + VAT; Non members £35 + VAT. To book your place, go to www.leedsmedia.co.uk. For enquiries, call the Leeds Media team on 0870 990 5220.

Full Day Event. Creative companies and individuals based in London are being offered a unique opportunity to develop their business skills, gain a better understanding of how to put their creative skills to the best use of their businesses, and how to maximise the revenue derived from their talents. Dynamo London and Create KX have teamed up to bring an inspirational and practical day for London’s small creative and digital businesses. Businesses and freelancers attending the day will have access to invaluable commercial and facilitation advice. Tap into the skills and experiences of renowned industry professionals. Be offered practical tips from experts who understand what it takes to commercialise creativity, and how to strike the fine balance between economic viability and creative integrity. All this, plus a fabulous networking opportunity. Some of the day’s highlights:: · Brainstorming techniques · Selling creativity workshop · Social tools for creativity · Managing the creative process · Recruiting and retaining creatives · Inspiration instigation – where ideas come from · Advice on IP and contract law · Management and leadership Thanks to our good friends at the LDA, this remarkable opportunity is being offered free of charge. However, places are limited and will be …

These fortnightly gathering are designed to provide creative businesses with the opportunity to connect in the relaxed and friendly atmosphere of a café. It’s an open format event and you’re invited to drop by and stay as long as you want. Join us on our comfy sofas and meet new people and businesses, or re-connect with others. There’s no need to book, just turn up between 10am-12am on Thursdays (fortnightly).

These fortnightly gathering are designed to provide creative businesses with the opportunity to connect in the relaxed and friendly atmosphere of a café. It’s an open format event and you’re invited to drop by and stay as long as you want. Join us on our comfy sofas and meet new people and businesses, or re-connect with others. There’s no need to book, just turn up between 10am-12am on Thursdays (fortnightly).