This October understand the jargon and get ahead in business

 

ions, or technical speak, we’ll help you decode the language and communicate with confidence. Explore the topics below and click book now to secure your space.

7 October, 12:00-13:00: Financial Mastery for Business Growth: Compliance, Cash Flow & Strategy This session will give you the financial tools and insights needed to thrive in business. Book now

8 October, 10:00-11:00: Understand the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) The EU’s new PPWR came into force in February 2025. Understand what it means for your business and how to adapt to the required changes in packaging design, labelling, and compliance. Book now

9 October, 09:00-10:00: Understand what the UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) means for you The UK-India FTA will provide free access to India's vast market. Join us to explore the benefits of it for your business' growth ambitions Book now

14 October, 10:00-11:00: Making sense of financial jargon Learn how to manage business finances, meet legal requirements, and choose the right legal structure with confidence. Book now

15 October, 12:00-13:00: B2B eCommerce understand the fundamentals of Buy Now, Pay Later and Trade Finance  Understand how to use the BNPL model of finance when selling online and how to access additional cashflow for your business via Trade Finance. Book now

21 October, 12:00-13:00: What the EU Deforestation Regulation means for your business UK businesses have until December 2025 to comply with the EU Deforestation Regulations. Join us to find out what you need to do to. Book now

28 October, 14:00-15:00: Navigating complexities of third-party risk: Strategies for due diligence in a globalised economy Looking for information on how to manage risk when selling overseas? We'll be covering strategies on how to understand the global risk landscape and also how you can mitigate these risks. Book now

ℹ️ If you can't join a live event, as long as you sign up you will have access to a recording of the session for up to 4 weeks after in your business.gov account. We hope to see you at one of our events soon! UK Export Academy Team Department for Business and Trade

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Hi Jean-Francois, Got a side hustle or a brilliant idea you’re itching to launch? Join the free Start your Business webinar series from the UK Export Academy - your shortcut to turning ideas into action. What’s in it for you? ✅ Shape your business idea ✅ Find your ideal customers ✅ Get smart with finances ✅ Learn from real entrepreneurs who’ve done it Fast, practical, and totally free. Whether you're just starting out or ready to level up, this series gives you the tools to build a business that lasts.

7 October, 10:00am: Unlocking potential: The power of a growth mindset and ideation in business Learn how to adopt a growth mindset to boost resilience, innovation, and decision-making in business. Book now

14 October, 10:00am: Making sense of financial jargon Learn how to manage business finances, meet legal requirements, and choose the right legal structure with confidence. Book now

22 October, 12:00pm: Profiling your ideal customer Learn how to identify and target your ideal customer including demographic, geographic, and psychographic traits. Book now

28 October, 11:00am: Setting up a service or product-based business Learn the essentials for launching a service or product business - from marketing to legal setup. Book now

4 November, 1:00pm: Setting up a service-based business: A personal journey Rachel shares her journey of building a successful service business from idea to self-employment. Book now

11 November, 10:00am: Setting up a product-based business: A personal journey Felix shares her journey of building a successful product-based business, from concept to self-employment. Book now

ℹ️ If you can't join a live event, as long as you sign up you will have access to a recording of the session for up to 4 weeks after in your business.gov account. We hope to see you at one of our events soon! UK Export Academy Team Department for Business and Trade

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SOLO premiere Bloomsbury Curzon Friday 19th September

 

Hello

 

We are working with Peccadillo Pictures on the release of their film SOLO this week, including a Director’s Q&A at 5 venues! We would love for you to spread the word about this beautiful, vibrant and provocative film, which puts drag in the spotlight.

 

Attached are SOLO social cards with the venue names and dates for each of the SOLO + Q&A screenings, for you to share on your channels, and a link to a 30 second clip.

 

SOLO trailer on Youtube

Following on from last week’s email, a special screening of SOLO + Q&A with Canadian Director Sophie Dupuis will take place on Friday 19 September at Bloomsbury Curzon and Saturday 20 September at The RIO Dalston.

We would love to work with you on spreading the word about this extravagant and simply sensational film, which puts drag culture in the spotlight.

Would you be interested in supporting this film via your channels?  We have stills and clips that we can share for your socials, and we have a limited number of complimentary tickets to the Screening + Q&A on 19 and 20 September.

The film has received fantastic advance press reviews and included below are just a few of the press quotes to date:

• Variety – “One Of The Year’s Best Films”
• Stars Screen Mayhem - 5* - "beautiful and provocative” / "a masterful showcase"
• Attitude - 4* - “a fresh, youthful queer sensibility” / “Vibrant and Iridescent”
• Radio Times – 4* - “With lush visuals and crisp, perceptive dialogue, Dupuis dodges “drag drama” cliché to beautifully capture Simon’s obsession with people who don’t, or can’t, love him. Unsettling but electrifying” / “a powerful, heart-wrenching depiction of strength, self-love and self-acceptance.”
• AnOther Mag - “Dupuis does an intelligent job conveying nuances of the drag scene – its pride and its occasional vulnerability to loose talk – and serves up some delectable numbers on stage”
• Slash Film - “a vibrant portrait of queer nightlife” / “enthralling to watch”

SOLO Trailer on YouTube

I look forward to hearing from you.
Melissa

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Hi Jean-Francois, Do you know which customers are most likely to buy your products or services, and where you can find them? Successful business growth starts with marketing that reasonates with your target audience. Reaching the right customer with the right message at the right time is more crucial than ever, and AI tools are here to help. Join me next week for a free webinar: How to use AI to understand your ideal customer . In this session, you'll learn how AI can help you to: connect with customers on a deeper, more data-informed level; move away from generic marketing strategies to more targeted campaigns that give you a better return on investment; uncover patterns in customer behavioural, demographic, and regional data that humans can often miss. 📆 Date: Tuesday 9 September 🕚️ Time: 12.00 - 1.00pm BST 🔗 Book now: How to use AI to understand your ideal customer If you can't make the session live, sign up anyway and you will have access to the recording of the session for up to 4 weeks after the event in your business.gov account. I hope to see you there, Raj P.S. This webinar is part of our Explore AI series - click here to view the other events on offer. Raj Theper | UK Export Academy Adviser | Department for Business and Trade

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