Merseyside Creative Entrepreneurs

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Comment by Abscraft on December 1, 2009 at 9:41am

The third "With These Hands" networking event for Wirral visual creatives is on Friday 4th of Dec at 10 until 12 at HOME on Christchurch Road in Oxton Village in the cellar part of the cafe, buy a coffee and join us for a chat, swop cards, find a friend, set up collaborations or just have coffee with like minded folks.

Make one Christmas card and bring it for a swop.

Comment by Ruth Churchill Dower on November 24, 2009 at 9:06pm

Earlyarts is a professional development network for those working creatively with young children and families. We are delighted to invite tenders for two dynamic new roles in the Earlyarts team as it expands to fill a rather large but lovely pair of national boots. One is for PR and Marketing, and the other for IT and Social Media. This is a chance ot be part of something Really Big! Details at: www.earlyarts.co.uk

Comment by Glenn Maguire on November 17, 2009 at 8:05pm

We've just launched a new service, Character design for animation and print.. check it out here http://tiny.cc/xYuRa

Comment by Carol Ryder on October 2, 2009 at 5:47pm

Hello everyone,

Have just added a page on to the site; I'm a freelance artist & illustrator in the area looking for commissions, commercial opportunities and places to exhibit my work.

I'm also looking for someone to help me design and build a simple(?) web site to promote my illustration and texile art work online.

Can anyone help with either of these ventures?

Carol.

Comment by Frank Collins on September 28, 2009 at 3:42pm

Own It presents: Making a name in China – a practical guide to marketing and expanding your design business to China

12th October 2009 - 18:00

Chinese Arts Centre,
Thomas St,
Manchester,
M4 1EU

Are you considering offering your services or launching a new product in China? It is a myth that only large companies can penetrate the Chinese market; small companies with knowledge of the market and business culture also have a good chance to succeed.

This event will give you practical advice on steps you should take to make a name for your business in China. Own-It's event will cover IP rights and contractual issues and will explain what you need to consider in terms of your target market, how you can establish your brand, and how you can handle subsequent communication and discussions with potential clients in China. Own It will talk about how you can protect your IP against counterfeiting, and ways to distribute, promote and sell your products in China.

China's trade relations with Britain are deepening. Britain invests more in China than in any other Asian country and recently helped China with the design and construction of major building projects for the Beijing Olympics, including the 'Bird's Nest' National Stadium, the city's new airport and the Olympic swimming pool. In return, China supports the British economy with more goods and investment than any other European country. Therefore, it seems natural that creative businesses in Britain are looking to China to find a manufacturer, sell their goods in the growing luxury consumer market or take advantage of China's interest in British entertainment.

Speakers include:

Liz Ward of Virtuoso Legal, an IP law firm that advises a wide range of clients in respect of commercialising and defending their ideas, brands and technology as well as e-commerce and IT related legal issues.

Stephen Beddoe, a successful artist and curator who developed, launched and lead Artquest at the University of the Arts London (UAL). He is also business development manager for Creative and Cultural Industries at UAL and has organised a number of culture and knowledge transfer exchanges in China. He will talk about the Creative Industries in China and his experience during his visits.

Alistair Sim from the board of directors at Manchester design and branding agency The Chase.

To book please go to: Own It North to book a place!

Comment by Abscraft on September 23, 2009 at 7:00pm

Gosh, I seem to be busy all at once with all my groups, my next posting is from Merseyside jewellers
Sparkle at the Brindley - a lovely glittery showcase of metal work, jewellery and accessories from the Merseyside Jewellers and Metalsmiths
10am - 5.30pm Mon to Fri. 10am - 3pm Sat. Closed Sun
23rd of September - 31st of October
The Brindley
High Street
Runcorn
Cheshire
WA7 1BG

Comment by Abscraft on September 21, 2009 at 10:39am

Dates: With These Hands and The Big Draw for all to pass on
Hello all,

The next With These Hands get together will be Thursday 24th of Sept 10 til 12 at HOME cafe, Oxton, all visual artists, designers and craftspeople based in the Wirral welcome, students too.http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=128071873181 The last two have been very friendly, with lots of telephone numbers exchanged and ideas discussed.

The Big Draw will be on at the Williamson on Sunday the 11th of October from 11 til 4 all welcome (not just for kids but kids welcome) to join in and draw. http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=105511259117php?#/event.php?eid=128071873181 This is the third year that the Oxton Artists have run this event with the help of other local artists, last year we used the Williamson Art Gallery and took over the whole place inside and out, this year we plan to do the same and we will have a cafe to keep us energised!!

All the best

Alison


http://oxtonartfair.blogspot.com/

http://www.oxtonartists.com/

Comment by Nick Jones on September 21, 2009 at 10:29am

Hi

I'm a painter of all kinds of cheerful creepy evil cute friendly monsters.

If you'd like to have something truly original on your walls, please contact me at info@lemurpatrol.com or visit my website.

No pictures of the stupid Liver Buildings or Beatles guranteed,

Comment by Frank Collins on September 16, 2009 at 3:04pm

Something those businesses based in Liverpool City Centre might be interested in:

Branding and Design For Your Business

Workshop and one-to-one sessions: 29th September, Liverpool.

Successful businesses use good design - it’s a fact. A strong brand and good design significantly improve your chances of business success in an increasingly competitive market place. Jon Barraclough, respected and award winning local designer and consultant, will lead this workshop on how you too can use design effectively to stand out from the crowd, win customers and grow your business.

Consultant: Jon Barraclough, Jon Barraclough and Company.
Date: Tuesday 29th September 2009
Time: 10am to 12 noon.
Venue: Design Initiative conference room

Note: Businesses in the Liverpool City Council area are particularly welcome to attend and will be given priority for places on this workshop.

About the Branding and Design Workshop:
The session will explore:
• What branding and design says about your business
• What using good branding and design will achieve
• How to get your branding and design right
• How to apply your brand across all aspects of your business

Through:
• Examples of good (and bad!) design used by other companies plus different approaches for different businesses and their audiences
• Explanations / case studies of the benefits of using good design
• Tips on commissioning a designer and getting the best result

At the end of the session you will understand how to use design to communicate with your target market and create a good ‘brand experience’ for your customers.

Participants will have the opportunity to book a one-to-one session with Jon Barraclough to define their own design needs confidentially and in more detail at a later date tbc. Places will be limited.

Cost: £10. Businesses in the Liverpool City Council area will be given priority for this workshop.

Booking: Essential as places are strictly limited.
For more information and to request a place email Elaine@designinit.org.uk or call us on 0151 709 1566.

About Jon Barraclough:
I am a designer, businessman, artist, and researcher with over 30 years experience in the ‘creative’ sector. Half of that experience has been gathered in Liverpool.

I studied Art and Design at Bradford College of Art and Graphic Design at Newcastle before working as a photographer and designer in New York City and London in the 1980s. Working in the music and film industries for Directors such as Nicolas Roeg and Bernardo Bertolucci, I was a founder member of the Unknown Studios in the East end of London. I began teaching design and design management at Newcastle and Liverpool Schools of Art in the early 90s then became Head of School at Liverpool between 1991 and 1996. I went on to become Co-founder and Creative Director at Nonconform a visual communications consultancy in Liverpool working on branding, marketing and digital projects. I’ve exhibited drawings, paintings, film and photography in touring group shows and solo shows in the UK and abroad. My current practice is a collaborative, multi-disciplinary studio based at Elevator Studios in Liverpool.

Branding and strategic marketing clients include:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
Everyman and Playhouse Liverpool
Cornerhouse Manchester
Crucible Theatre Sheffield
Manchester Camerata
Bluecoat Liverpool
Liverpool Cathedral
Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester
Liverpool and Manchester Design Initiative
Electronic Arts Uk
Fontana Records

Comment by Another Media on July 29, 2009 at 11:05am

Hi guys,

Striding Out is a leading coaching company for entrepreneurs in Liverpool.
They currently coach over 60 entrepreneurs in Liverpool and support many
more through their regular events, we highly recommend them.

Striding Out - Liverpool Events

Summer Networking Party

Wednesday 29th July is Striding Out's Summer Networking Party. Based at
Chameleon bar from 6pm until 9pm this event promises to offer networking
opportunities for over 40 businesses including social media, PR and
business leadership experts. Not only this but being the trendy cocktail
bar that Chameleon is, each attendee will get a free cocktail on entry. On
top of this, four networkers will receive a complimentary cocktail master
class.

You can register for the party via this link:
http://www.stridingout.co.uk/networking-events/liverpool.html

Business Ideas Workshop - August 5th

This workshop will offer guidance on starting a business and developing
business ideas.. The workshop will enable attendees to identify their
strengths and weaknesses, explore different business models, network, and
discover whether or not starting a business is right for them.

Find out more and register for the session via this link:
http://www.stridingout.co.uk/networking-events/liverpool.html

Sales, Presentation and Pitching Workshop - August 12th

This workshop is focused on improving sales, pitch and presentation skills
of entrepreneurs. It will offer advice on defining businesses messages and
USP's, refining and practicing sales styles and gaining confidence in
pitching your business.

Find out more and register for the session via this link:
http://www.stridingout.co.uk/networking-events/liverpool.html

Business Growth Workshop - August 13th

The business growth strategy workshop is aimed at giving existing
entrepreneurs the skills to grow their business over the VAT threshold.
Attendees can expect to come out of this coaching session with insight of
how to gain clarity on their growth strategy and understand their role and
their team's role in growing their business.

Find out more and register for the session via this link:
http://www.stridingout.co.uk/networking-events/liverpool.html

Please not that all these workshops are valued at £1000 and have strict
availability as they are funded by Liverpool vision.

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