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SUMMARY:Build a magnetic brand: Turn clarity into marketing assets
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to use Canva to turn your brand positioning into a polished\, consistent visual identity. \n\n\n\n\nThis is the second session in a week-long series of free webinars from Enterprise Nation and Canva\, created to help small business founders sharpen their marketing and build stronger brands. \nToday\, you don’t need an expensive branding agency or a full-time design team to build a brand that gets attention. \nIn this session\, Sydney Sam will break down the essential visual assets every founder needs\, from high-impact imagery to social templates that stop people scrolling. \nYou’ll learn how to use Canva to turn your brand positioning into a polished\, consistent visual identity. From smart templates to a refined brand kit – including your logo\, colours\, fonts and imagery – you’ll discover how to create content that looks premium\, without the premium price tag. \nBy the end\, you’ll be designing “thumb-stopping” content that feels aligned\, professional and true to your brand. \nTopics covered in this session\n\nHow to translate your brand positioning into professional visual assets\n\n\nWhere to start creating polished content in Canva using smart templates and a cohesive brand kit\n\n\nPractical Canva hacks to achieve a premium aesthetic without the agency price tag\n\nAbout the speaker\nSydney is a global brand strategist\, an entrepreneur and a venture-building advisor with 15 years of experience helping founders across Africa\, the UK and the US turn early ideas into revenue engines\, iconic brands and resilient teams. \nHe’s widely regarded for his ability to blend clear strategy\, creative execution and founder development into practical systems that accelerate growth. \nSydney supports business founders through one-on-one coaching\, accelerator mentorship\, venture training and hands-on brand execution through his creative-tech platform Workspace Global. \nIf you have any questions you’d like Sydney to answer during the webinar\, please send them to events@enterprisenation.com. \n——————————- \nHow to join the online webinar\nWhen you register for the webinar\, you’ll receive an automatic email\, including the Zoom link to access the event. The event will begin at the time and date stated in the registration information. If you don’t receive the link within two hours of signing up via Eventbrite\, please let us know by emailing events@enterprisenation.com. (Note: It may be in your junk folder.) \nAbout Enterprise Nation\nEnterprise Nation is the UK’s most active small business network\, helping thousands of people turn their good idea into a great business. Join today to get everything you need to start and grow your small business\, in one place.
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SUMMARY:Networking at The Minories
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring and unique business networking event at The Minories\, an iconic and historic gallery in the heart of Colchester. Housed in a Georgian townhouse with a rich artistic heritage\, The Minories has long been a cultural hub where art\, history\, and community come together. \nYou will hear from Director\, Emma Howe\, about how The Minories bridges the worlds of art and business\, with insights into the venue’s history\, its role in the community\, and its current exhibition\, setting the stage for the guided tours. \n  \nYou will also hear about the upcoming exhibition\, Out of Line: Banksy and the Art of Dissent\, a major co-produced showcase exploring the work and cultural impact of Banksy. This highly anticipated exhibition reflects the gallery’s ambitious and collaborative approach\, positioning it at the forefront of engaging\, socially relevant programming. \nGuided tours of the gallery will be available\, with the exhibiting artist\, Charlotte Bernays\, discussing her current work and sharing the inspiration behind their exhibition. Guests will have the opportunity to ask questions\, engage with the artist\, and explore the gallery’s historic architecture and curated spaces. Networking and refreshments will continue throughout\, creating a dynamic environment for conversation\, collaboration\, and connection. \nDate:   Tuesday 12 May  4.00pm – 6.00pm \nVenue:  The Minories\, 74 High St\, Colchester CO1 1UE\nCost:  Members Early-Bird  £25.00 + VAT   |   Members Standard  £30.00 + VAT   |   Non-Members £50.00 + VAT   \nOnly TWO attendees per company  \nMember Early Bird bookings close on 31 March 2026\, any tickets booked after this time will be at full price. Non-Member tickets can be booked once the Member Early Bird offer closes. \nSpaces are limited\, so secure your place now to make new professional contacts\, gain fresh inspiration from the arts\, and deepen your appreciation for The Minories’ vital role in fostering creativity and community. TEST. \n\n\n\n  \nAgenda: Subject to change \n4.00pm – Registration and Networking\n4.30pm – Welcome from Essex Chambers\n4.35pm – Presentation from The Minories\n4.55pm – Tours Commence\, Networking & Refreshments\n6.00pm – Event ends
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/networking-at-the-minories/
LOCATION:The Minories\, 74 High St\, Colchester CO1 1UE\, 74 High St\, Colchester\, CO1 1UE
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