Create South East

Are you a creative business operating in #Essex, #Kent or #Sussex with an ambition to grow? Creative businesses in the South East can now apply for a free programme of support to accelerate, create jobs, and prepare for investment. For more info visit: createsoutheast.org.uk

MakeHub founder Kris Pointer- 'I'm truly grateful to have been part of this incubator, for the opportunity to learn, grow, and turn my vision into something real.' Image Credit: Chris Whittam

Want to find out more about the businesses we support on the Create South east programme? Head to our website to check out the companies enrolled on our cohorts! #createsoutheast #creativecommunity #createsommunity

"My confidence as a founder and entrepreneur has soared. I'm now equipped with the knowledge and connections to realise my goals" - Kerry Lemon, Create South East Programme Member Find Kerry's business on her instagram Kerry Lemon - A R T Image Credit: Chris Whittam Photography

Happy Friday everyone! What was your biggest win as a creative business this week? Share your stories with us below so we can celebrate with you all✨ Photo Credit: Chris Whittam Photography #creativebusiness #createsoutheast #creativecommunity #supportcreativebusinesses

Creative community is at the heart of everything we do and we've enjoyed spending lots of time with our programme members in person recently. To find out more about what they're all been up to, don't forget to head to the link below! hubs.ly/Q02TgZKb0

Last week we hosted our fourth in person away day in Southend-on-Sea. Over two days we shared a creative activity, dinner and a variety of workshops, all working towards ulifting our programme businesses and community. #️⃣Createsoutheast #️⃣creativecommunity

Wanting to find out more about what we get up to? Head to the link below to subscribe to our newsletter and receive this months updates. Head to the link below to sign up now! #newsletterupdates hashtag#createsoutheast hubs.ly/Q02QsBct0

Last Friday we were lucky enough to spend the day with our Stage 1 Cohort 2 programme members. The day was focused on finding the unique value of your business and honing brand identity to level up business potential. #creativebusiness #creativecommunity #creativeprogramme

Looking for updates on events and news across the South East business community? Head to our website to check out upcoming opportunities and news from the region. hubs.ly/Q02Ps7X10 #createsoutheast #creativebusiness #creativecommunity

Uniting a dynamic cohort of creative businesses across the South East 🌍✨ Our community is built on collaboration, innovation, and shared growth. By supporting each other, we're driving the creative economy forward. Image Credit: Chris Whittam Photography

Bringing together a vibrant community of creative businesses across the South East 🌟 Our cohort is a collective of innovative minds, supporting each other to grow and succeed. Together, we're shaping the future of creativity in our region. #CreativeCommunity #CreateSouthEast

Empowering creative businesses across the South East 🎨✨ We're committed to supporting the growth and success of the region's creative community. Image Credit: Chris Whittam Photography #CreativeBusinesses #CreateSouthEast #CollaborateAndThrive

"Over the past year we’ve witnessed first-hand how Create South East has empowered creative founders to strengthen their proposition and develop meaningful connections with investors." -Dan Chilcott, Create South East Strategic Lead

Discover new opportunities and events for creative business founders across the South East of England. Sign up to our newsletter in the link in our bio for this months updates 🗓 Image Credit: Chris Whittam Photography

Finding the confidence in yourself and your business is key to success here at Create South East. We've seen some great successes from our programme members recently, head over to our linkedin page to see more of their updates ✅

Introducing our second cohort of stage 1 business founders. This group of 25 businesses are joining us on the programme for the rest of the year and includes a range of creative sub-sectors from artists to production studios. Head to our website to find out more!

We're excited to announce the businesses joining us on the fourth cohort of our programme! We can't wait to support their growth journey, share in their success, and champion their unique creativity. #createsoutheast #creativebusinesses

We're excited to be welcoming the summer and a busy time for all of our programme businesses. Watch this space and don't forget to follow us to find out more about what they've been up to! #createsoutheast #businesssupport #creativebusinesses #businessfounders

Last week we hosted our cohort 3 away day in Brighton! We enjoyed a group painting class and dinner on the first day, followed by a jam packed workshop on day two. This was a great opportunity to get together and share experiences. #createsoutheast #creativecommunity

Being a creative company can have many challenges, nuances, and joys, and we're grateful to become a part of those stories for so many of the founders that join us on the programme. hubs.ly/Q02zdG0b0