AFFORD Business Club

ABC Connect

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  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

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ABC Connects Fashion With Africa

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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 insiders This exclusive event is limited to 20 seats, so register now and don’t miss out!

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AFFORD Business Club legal clinics with Morrison & Foerster LLP

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Following on from the success of the ABC Legal Seminar on Thursday 20th September , AFFORD Business Club are offering members access to an exclusive series of Legal Clinics with experienced lawyers from an internationally-renowned law firm, Morrison and Foerster LLP. The Clinics will be an opportunity to have a one-to-one consultation with a specialist lawyer in your area of work, who will provide pro-bono advice and guidance on any legal concerns or queries you may have. This could cover any of the following topic areas: 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 The dates of these clinics are as follows: Thursday 22nd November 2018 Thursday 6th December 2018 If you are interested in attending any of the legal clinics and would like to join AFFORD Business Club click here. 

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ABC Legal Seminar with Morrison & Foerster LLP

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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

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SMART Technology for SMEs

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AFFORD Business Club (ABC) aims to support job creation in Africa by providing business development support to African diaspora entrepreneurs who seek to develop or launch their businesses in Africa. The SMART Technology industry is worth £14 trillion pounds. Whilst the UK commands 20% of the current market, it is forecast that 50% of the global growth in this industry will come from African SMEs. Lagos Nigeria is the first African SMART city. Operating in housing, industry, transport, environment and communications, there are numerous opportunities for SMEs to provide services for the SMART technology sector . The programme will be delivered by Ervine Okuboh, Business Adviser for AFFORD.      

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ABC Business Support Programmes 2018 – Financial Management

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AFFORD Business Club (ABC) aims to support job creation in Africa by providing business development support to African diaspora entrepreneurs who seek to develop or launch their businesses in Africa. This programme would provide the participant /learner with basic information and learning tools which will enable him/her to undertake competent financial management of their business. The content would cover cashflow forecasting,profit & loss, budgeting, audit and access to finance. The programme provides an understanding of the principles of financial management, acquiring budgeting skills and increasing your knowledge of cash flow management. The programme will be delivered in Manchester by Ted Rowlands, Senior Business Mentor at Start-up Direct. Ted Rowlands has worked with SME companies for over thirty five years. During this period he has worked as a senior manager with Natwest, managed three major business trusts and is now a Senior Business Mentor for Start-up Direct, the UK’s largest start up finance company. A successful and energetic Senior Manager, with extensive experience in working with S.M.E’s, he is an established, qualified and respected business adviser. In addition he has long standing experience and knowledge of establishing African owned businesses in the UK. He has successfully led business programmes in Liverpool, Manchester and London, from 1985 to the present date. During this period Ted has also formally advised successive UK governments about inner city business development.

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