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Richmond Creative Business Programme
If you run a creative business in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and are looking for support to take the next step, this programme is for you. Delivered by Onwards and Up, specialists in working with creative businesses, this free business support programme gives you expert mentoring, structured training and a supportive community of local creatives. Everything you need to leave with a clear, actionable business plan.
What is the Programme?
The Richmond Creative Business Support Programme is designed specifically for creative entrepreneurs, solopreneurs and small creative businesses across the borough.
It’s delivered by Onwards and Up, with deep hands-on experience supporting creative businesses to grow. We understand the specific challenges creatives face and have built a programme around solving them, tailored to your needs, not generic business theory.
By the end of the programme, every participant will walk away with a completed business plan, having implemented a number of key actions during the programme: a clear, practical roadmap for growing their business with confidence.
Who it's For?
The programme is open to creative businesses based in the London Borough of Richmond that have been trading for at least one year, including
- Visual artists and illustrators
- Makers and craftspeople (ceramics, textiles, jewellery and more)
- Designers (graphic, product, fashion and interior)
- Musicians and performers
- Filmmakers, photographers and videographers
- Writers, publishers and content creators
- Creative retail
If you’re an established creative business owner in Richmond looking to build a stronger foundation for growth, we want to hear from you.
What the Programme Delivers
- Expert one-to-one mentoring – dedicated sessions with experienced mentors focused on your specific goals and challenges
- Structured workshops – a series of hands-on sessions covering business planning, financial planning, increasing market reach and digital marketing
- A completed business plan – By the end of the programme, you’ll have a clear, practical business plan built specifically for your business
- Supporting learning resources – a toolkit of guides, templates and materials to support your progress throughout the programme and beyond
- Networking and community events – opportunities to connect and collaborate with other creative businesses across the borough
Key Dates
- Registration closes: End of October
- First Workshop: Mid-November
Places are limited, so early registration is recommended
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