BIPC Hull (Hull Libraries)

Here we are, early this morning, getting ready for Start-up Day 2025! We are almost halfway through our action-packed day. If you're joining us for the afternoon session, we look forward to welcoming you.

Did you know that if you can't make it into Hull Central Library for a one-to-one chat about your business idea, then you can book a virtual meeting? Click this link to book bit.ly/43z2D3k and pick your preferred appointment type when prompted.

Don't miss this week's Craft Market featuring local artisan makers. Show your support for your local small businesses. There will be a range of beautiful handmade products to choose from. Look out for us on the ground floor of Hull Central Library.

Last week, we delivered our IP workshop to MC4C. We'll be rerunning the seminar at the beginning of October in BIPC Hull. 🍂 🍂 🥮 🍂 🍂 🍂 You can book your place by clicking here bit.ly/423xALv

Don't miss this week's Craft Market featuring local artisan makers. Show your support for your local small businesses. There will be a range of beautiful handmade products to choose from. Look out for us on the ground floor of Hull Central Library.

Do you want to start your own business? Do you have questions registering your business, keeping financial records, insurance? Book a one-to-one business ideas meeting with our Enterprise and IP Librarians. Click here bit.ly/46LUbzl to book on Eventbrite.

Are you thinking of starting your own business? Spending some time learning more about your business with IBISWorld could be time well spent. IBISWorld is a database, available for free at BIPC Hull, on our public PCs in Hull Central Library, Albion Street.

Don't miss this week's webinar from the British Library, London, on copyright. Click here bit.ly/4otUeGj to book your place. Thursday 14 August, 12noon.

Do you want to start your own business? Do you have questions registering your business, keeping financial records, insurance? Book a one-to-one business ideas meeting with our Enterprise and IP Librarians. Click here bit.ly/46LUbzl to book on Eventbrite.

Thank you for taking the time to fill out our feedback forms. Here are the highlights from our last quarter.

Congratulations to Tiny Rock Studios, which has secured its first commission to produce two promotional videos. They first accessed BIPC Hull's services through a one-to-one meeting. You can find out more about Tiny Rock Studios on their website bit.ly/4741AKj

Did you know, if you don't have time to come into the library, you can book a one-to-one with our Business and IP Librarians online or over the phone? Click here bit.ly/43z2D3k to book on Eventbrite and choose, when prompted, your preferred meeting format.

Did you know, if you don't have time to come into the library, you can book a one-to-one with our Business and IP Librarians online or over the phone? Click here bit.ly/43z2D3k to book on Eventbrite and choose, when prompted, your preferred meeting format.

Our Business and IP Librarians have been trained by the Intellectual Property Office. They can answer your IP questions. Book a 1-to-1 on Eventbrite bit.ly/43z2D3k and get your queries answered. For more information, go to bit.ly/4nPwdZS (image by freepik)

✅ Registered designs typically last for 25 years, subject to renewal fees. ☑️ You can license your registered design to others for a fee. ❔❔❔❔ Do you have questions about IP and your business? Continued... (image: freepik)

☑️ You can protect the shape, contours, colour, and/or surface decoration on the product that you have designed through the registered design process ✅Once registered, you can take action against anyone copying your design. Continued... (image by freepik)

continued - For example, designs: ☑️ If you have designed a unique product, you can protect the visual appearance of your design by applying to the Intellectual Property Office and registering your designs. Continued... (image: freepik)

Your business's creativity could be its most valuable asset. Whether it's your logo, unique product designs, or images, safeguarding your intellectual property (IP) is crucial. Continued... (image by freepik)

Have you ever wondered about how AI can help you achieve more with less? Are you confused about how AI can be used in your business? Thursday's webinar will help you find answers to these questions and more. Book here bit.ly/44M6SZs first image by freepik

Are you considering starting your own business, but unsure where to begin? Your first step could be booking a 1-to-1 to discuss your ideas with our staff. They can guide you to all the necessary information to get your business up and running. Book here bit.ly/43z2D3k