AFFORD is planning to organise a Trade Mission to Rwanda for diaspora entrepreneurs and investors in December 2018, and we are pleased to invite any interested entrepreneurs and investors to take part in a free...
The AFFORD Business Club (ABC) has joined with Morrison & Foerster LLP, an international law firm, to provide a free event for businesses, charities and social enterprises to give you insight into what you need to know and do legally for your business. Are you trying to figure out the best structure for your enterprise? Is tax causing you confusion and frustration? Are your contracts and agreements with staff and service providers really protecting you? This seminar will look at these areas and more including: • Types of business organisation, sole trader, partnership, company, charitable status • Contracts, formation, effect and enforceability, standard terms and exclusion clauses • Essentials of relevant employment law • Tax considerations for entrepreneurs • Avenues for conflict and dispute resolution • Intellectual Property • International trade: Import and Export This free seminar is a vital session providing information on key legal areas of interest no matter what stage your organisation is at. It will help you identify areas of support that you didn’t know you needed! This will also be an excellent opportunity for you to meet the team of lawyers who will be providing free one to one sessions for our ABC members. Come and find out about the other benefits and assistance you would receive if you became an AFFORD Business Club (ABC) member. Whether you are a business, a charitable organisation or an entrepreneur, make sure you don’t miss out on this essential legal support opportunity! The deadline to register is Tuesday 18th September 2018, and please note seats are very limited for this event so please register early to avoid disappointment. To register for free please click on the link here. If you have any questions please contact katharine@afford-uk.org
Our ABC Manager Elvina Quaison, alongside our Diaspora Experience Manager, Jacqueline Brown, will be hosting an 'International Customers ...
Theresa May’s recent visit to Nigeria and pledge to boost Britain’s investment in Africa after Brexit, along with the Nigerian governments promise to make Nigeria a global investment destination means that there is high demand for further ...
ABC Connect is the AFFORD Business Club’s monthly networking event. It is an opportunity to network with members and gain some insight from experts in various fields.ABC Connect in January 2019 will be a roundtable discussion focusing on the business of fashion in Africa and reaching wider markets. We will be hearing from industry experts, successful designers and those with the finance to provide necessary insight to fashion entrepreneurs with their eye on Africa!Our guest speakers will include Jacqueline Shaw Director of Africa Fashion Guide, Yemisi Mokuolu CEO of Hatch Africa and Aji Ayorinde Founder and Creative Director of MIA London.Topics covered will include:- Testimony from industry experts- Experience of successful designers- Access to finance opportunities- Networking with fashion insidersThis exclusive event is limited to 20 seats, so register now and don't miss out!
ABC Connect in February will be a partner event with Business Networking and Growth London an exciting networking and social event targeted at the ambitious Black business owner. In relaxed City settings, come along with your business cards, product samples etc. to network, sell and build relationships with like-minded businesses. The event attracts business owners, directors and senior management from a rich and diverse mix of business sectors. The ABC Members will receive FREE tickets to attend this event and continue growing your network with like minded entrepreneurs. Register here
