10/06/2025
Welcome to the June Edition of the Business & IP Centre Newsletter!
As summer begins to bloom, so do the opportunities for fresh ideas, growth and innovation. This month, we're shining a spotlight on the exciting events, insightful news, and inspiring reads that can help you elevate your business journey.
Upcoming events
Join us for a series of workshops designed to support start-ups and businesses, helping you move forward with your business ideas. These workshops are part of our year-round Start-up and Grow business support programme. As this is a funded programme, some additional paperwork may be required. If you would like to learn more about the programme, you can book in for a chat by emailing [email protected]
Unlocking Instagram: Top Tips for Businesses
Tuesday 1st July, 10 am – 12 noon
Join us for this engaging session where we’ll take a deep dive into using Instagram as a powerful tool to grow your business. Whether you're a product-based business, service provider, freelancer, or founder, this workshop will help you feel more confident, creative, and in control of your Instagram presence.
Please book your free ticket here: Unlocking Instagram: Top Tips for Businesses Tickets, Tue 1 Jul 2025 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1405595296369?aff=oddtdtcreator
Introduction to the Business Model Canvas
Friday 4th July, 11 am - 12:30 pm
Discover how the Business Model Canvas and Value Proposition Canvas can help you shape your idea into a clear, structured plan. This session is perfect for early-stage entrepreneurs and will give you the confidence to take your first steps toward launching your business.
Please book your free ticket here: Introduction to the Business Model Canvas Tickets, Fri, Jul 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1387458127609?aff=oddtdtcreator
Coming soon
Protecting your Business with Copyright and Trademarks - Monday 7th July, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
An Introduction to Market Research: What, Why and How - Friday 11th July, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Plus, we’ve got lots more new workshops and networking events lined up for the summer months. Watch our Eventbrite page and book your free tickets once available Eventbrite
Voice of the Fans Exhibition at Central Library! âš˝
After two years of passionate and rewarding research, our colleagues from Local and Family History thrilled to announce the opening of the Voice of the Fans exhibition at Leeds Central Library.
This exciting exhibition delves into over 60 years of football fanzines and fan-made media, showcasing materials primarily from the collections of Leeds Libraries and our co-producers, the British Library.
Whether you're a lifelong football supporter or simply curious about grassroots creativity, there's something here for everyone. The exhibition also highlights the broader evolution of fanzine and DIY culture, offering a fascinating glimpse into how fans have shaped and shared their voices over the decades. Come along and be inspired by the Voice of the Fans!
https://www.leedsinspired.co.uk/events/voice-fans-exhibition
Need Help with a Tax Check?
HMRC’s Got a New Tool for That!
HMRC has recently launched a free brand-new interactive tool to make tax compliance checks easier to understand - for both individuals and businesses.
What can it help with?
Understanding why HMRC is contacting you
Getting extra support if you need it
Appointing someone to speak on your behalf
What to do if you disagree with a decision
How to pay a tax assessment or penalty
It brings together helpful videos and guidance in one easy-to-use place, supporting the government’s Plan for Change and economic growth.
Find out more information here: HMRC launches new online interactive help for compliance checks - GOV.UK
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/hmrc-launches-new-online-interactive-help-for-compliance-checks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
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Business book-pick of the month
The Brand Power Manifesto by Abigail and Chloe Baldwin
Leeds business owners and BIPC users, Abigail and Chloe Baldwin, founders of Buttercrumble, have been recognised as finalists in the Business Book Awards for their book, The Brand Power Manifesto, published by BIS in 2024. This book guides entrepreneurs in gaining brand clarity and building a consistent identity. The winners will be announced in September at an awards ceremony in London.
https://www.buttercrumble.com/the-brand-power-manifesto
Abigail and Chloe, who first accessed BIPC services in 2017, have since created designs for well-known high-street names and regularly feature in BIPC events. Their book is available for loan from the Business & IP Centre and can be purchased online and in most bookshops. Keep an eye on the library catalogue for more shortlisted titles LIBRARYONLINE.
Get in touch
If you'd like further information about any of the above events or you're looking for extra information around starting or growing your own business, you can call the team on 0113 378 6010. If you'd prefer you can also email [email protected] or visit our website leeds.gov.uk/bipcleeds
