East Midlands Create Growth

  • From Chaos to Control

    From Chaos to Control

    Running a business can feel relentless. You’re constantly busy, juggling priorities, and yet progress feels slow. Decisions pile up. Urgent tasks dominate. And the strategic work that truly grows your business keeps getting pushed to tomorrow. This session is designed to change that. From Chaos to Control is a 3-hour practical…

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  • Get Broadcast Ready

    Get Broadcast Ready

    Get Broadcast Ready is a lively, practical workshop designed to boost the confidence, skills, and mindset of creatives and small businesses preparing for professional broadcast settings. Led by broadcast expert and creative storyteller Sam Atkins FRSA, the session offers a blend of hands-on exercises, real-world scenarios, and straightforward advice to…

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  • Creative Storytelling for Creative Businesses

    Creative Storytelling for Creative Businesses

    Join us for a practical and inspiring morning workshop with Sam Atkins, exploring how to craft compelling brand stories that connect. Whether you’re an artist, maker, freelancer or small business, your story matters. Sam will share tools and creative techniques to help you articulate your purpose, connect with your audience,…

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  • Festive Meet Up

    Festive Meet Up

    Join us for a relaxed and festive evening at the Barbican Creative Hub – the perfect way to wrap up the year with Lincolnshire’s creative community. Enjoy a mince pie (or two!), warm conversation, and connect with fellow creatives, freelancers, and founders across the region. Whether you’ve attended one of…

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  • EMCG Networking Event: Meet the Creatives in Residence

    EMCG Networking Event: Meet the Creatives in Residence

    Join us for our very first East Midlands Create Growth networking event at the Barbican Creative Hub – a brand-new space for creativity, collaboration and business growth in the heart of Lincoln. This relaxed evening event is your opportunity to connect with fellow creatives from across the region and hear…

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  • Fully funded business support programme

    Fully funded business support programme

    Does your company fall into the creative industries? Do you have the ambition to grow? This fully funded business support programme is exclusive for creative businesses in Derby, Derbyshire, and the wider East Midlands. It is designed to help you start, grow, and thrive. There are only 20 places available, so don’t miss out!…

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  • Conversations with a Machine: The Changing Nature of Tools

    Conversations with a Machine: The Changing Nature of Tools

    How is AI changing the way we work, think, and communicate? This insightful online session is designed to help creative businesses understand the real-world impact of Artificial Intelligence, beyond the headlines. Join Steve Barradell and Guy Boyle, Directors at Institute, for a practical, thought-provoking exploration of how tools like AI…

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  • Understanding Legal Structures and Their Tax Implications

    Understanding Legal Structures and Their Tax Implications

    Are you confident your business is set up the right way? Choosing the right legal and tax structure is one of the most important decisions a business can make. It can affect everything from your liability and tax bill to your ability to scale. Join this practical online session, delivered…

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  • Introduction to Public Sector Procurement

    Introduction to Public Sector Procurement

    Want to win more public sector contracts? This fully funded online webinar will help you understand how to identify and access public sector opportunities — and what makes a strong, successful bid. Join Dewi Hughes, founder of Silverlock Tenders, for an engaging session packed with practical insights. Dewi has deep…

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  • Pitching Your Passion

    Pitching Your Passion

    Build confidence in telling your story. Whether you’re representing your business at a networking event, hiring new staff, or looking to collaborate, being able to clearly pitch what you do is essential. This free online workshop will help you: The session includes interactive exercises, individual work time, breakout groups, and…

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