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April 2022
APPG – Afrikan Reparations, African Restitution
All-Party Parliamentary Group on Afrikan Reparations discussion on the restitution of African artefacts held in UK heritage collections. About this event All-Party Parliamentary Group on Afrikan Reparations (APPG-AR), invites you to explore the issues, concerns and desires for the restitution of African artefacts held in UK heritage collections. AFFORD shares secretariat responsibilities for the APPG Afrikan Reparations, focusing on issues of the restitution of cultural artefacts and ancestral remains. Estimates suggest that up to 90% of sub-Saharan Africa’s cultural heritage…
Find out more »September 2019
ABC Business Growth Workshop
Our Business Advisor Denise Rawls has expertise and a track record of taking fledgling enterprises and established businesses to the next level. On Saturday 28th September 2019 we will be holding a workshop to work on shifting your thoughts and plans from uncertainty to strategy. During the workshop you will: Craft a mission and vision statement, define your company objectives, and perform an analysis of your company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Create a one-page strategic action plan to underpin…
Find out more »Tourism in Africa
Our ABC Connect for September will be a roundtable looking at tourism in Africa. We’ll be looking at the different challenges of organising travel in Africa, practicalities of setting up a travel enterprise, how to grow the business etc. We look forward to seeing you at this industry-focused event which is part of the AFFORD Business Club's monthly networking event series. This roundtable event will be a fantastic opportunity to meet members of the African travel community who also work…
Find out more »ABC Webinar: What investors are looking for with Christelle Kupa & Rubelyn Alcantara from Uhusiano Capital (UK)
Join Christelle Kupa and Rubelyn Alcantra of Uhusiano Capital who will : Their experience of running an Investment Fund What they look for from entrepreneurs as investors Their thoughts on what diaspora entrepreneurs should be focused on in terms of business in Africa Tips for entrepreneurs seeking investment This webinar is free to attend register here About the speakers Christelle Kupa is a sustainable finance expert and global impact investor with experience spanning international finance & banking, sustainable investing and…
Find out more »August 2019
Ghana Trade Missions: Fashion Sourcing Trip and Exploring Opportunities
The ABC is partnering with Africa Fashion Guide and will be heading to Ghana on 28th October 2019 for 5 days to look at sourcing partners, manufacturing and exploring opportunities. We are holding a briefing event for you to find out more about the mission and learn about all of the possibilities it could hold for you and your business! More info here
Find out more »July 2019
Advance your Skills with an African Language
At AFFORD we recognise that the young generation of diaspora Africans wish to give back and connect with Africa in new ways outside of remittance giving. They wish to know how to tap into the emerging opportunities of a fast moving, rapidly changing continent with language being a key way to do so. Diaspora Experience will be holding a session on learning African languages to explore the growing interest in African languages for business, career progression, for enhancing cultural experience…
Find out more »ABC Legal Clinics
The ABC Legal Clinics provide ABC Members access to an exclusive series of Clinics with experienced lawyers from the internationally-renowned law firm, Morrison and Foerster LLP. The Clinics are an opportunity to have a one-to-one consultation with a specialist lawyer in your area of work, who will provide pro-bono advice and guidance on any legal concerns or queries you may have. This could cover a range of topic areas including contracts, employment, tax, IP and business structure. ABC members are…
Find out more »ABC Legal Seminar-Legal Tax and Intellectual Property
This free seminar will give you insight into what you need to know and do legally for your business in relation to tax and intellectual property. This session will provide information on key legal areas of interest no matter what stage your organisation is at. It will help you identify areas of support that you didn’t know you need! Hosted by The AFFORD Business Club (ABC) in partnership with Morrison & Foerster LLP, an international law firm. Who should attend? Business…
Find out more »AFFORD Learn and Lunch with Denise Rawls
According to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) late payments, over 30 days, cost the UK economy over £2.5 billion every year and result in over 50,000 businesses going under. Freelancers make up over 15% of the UK workforce and the impact of late payments means entrepreneurs are at regular at risk of losing their homes, their relationships and struggling with their mental health. Sometimes, although unhelpful, the reason for a late payment is understandable, a late payment in the chain impacts…
Find out more »June 2019
ABC Legal Seminar- Business Structures and Conflict Resolution
This seminar will give you insight into what you need to know and do legally for your business in relation to business structures and conflict resolution including: Types of business organisation, sole trader, partnership, company, charitable status Avenues for conflict and dispute resolution This free seminar is a vital session providing information on key legal areas of interest no matter what stage your organisation is at. It will help you identify areas of support that you didn’t know you needed! Hosted by…
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