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Networking Sessions
All Networking Sessions are FREE, run on the first Wednesday of the month at Hidden Art.
 
Listed below are the networking sessions scheduled for 2008. Follow the links for more details on each session, and to find booking information. More information will become available on these pages as the speakers are confirmed. You can see details on previous years' sessions, including a selection of powerpoint presentations and downloadable podcasts.
 
 
2 April, 6–8pm Successful Marketing
Introductory Session
 
Topics covered could include:
•Branding
•Know your market
•Marketing / promotional material
•Your website
•Trends
•Market research

7 May, 6–7pm Business Planning
Intensive Session
 
Topics covered could include:
•Writing a business plan
•Business models
•Financial forecasting
•Managing and growing business

4 June, 6–8pm Selling Your Work
Introductory Session
 
Topics covered could include:
•Selling to shops and galleries
•Selling at trade shows
•Dealing with buyers
•Online sales
•Sales tips

*1 July, 6–7pm Writing a Press Release
Intensive Session
 
Topics covered could include:
•How to write a press release
•Creating a press pack
•Targeting key press contacts
•Use of images
 
*please note the date change - this session
is on a Tuesday.
3 September, 6–8pm Utilising the Web
Introductory Session
 
Topics covered could include:
•Useful online business tools
•Selling online
•Improving your website
•Viral and online marketing

1 October, 6–7pm Working with
Intensive Session
 
Topics covered could include:
•Pitching for a brief
•Researching and approaching
manufacturers
•Managing relations

*6 November, 6–8pm Sustainable
Introductory Session
 
Topics covered could include:
•How to make your business
more sustainable
•Innovative ways to use sustainable
materials
•Environmental audits
•Managing your carbon footprint

*please note the date change - this session is now
 on the Thursday.

3 December, 6–7pm Protecting your
Intensive Session
 
Topics covered could include:
•Ways to license your work
•Contracts, copyright
•Patents and trade marks
•Legal Issues and intellectual property