African Foundation for Development (AFFORD)

Helping to expand and enhance the contributions Africans in the diaspora make to African development

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AFFORD Business Club

ABC Connect

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ABC Connect in February will be a partner event with Business Networking and Growth London an exciting networking and social event targeted at the ambitious Black business owner. In relaxed City settings, come along with your business cards, product samples etc. to network, sell and build relationships with like-minded businesses. The event attracts business owners, directors and senior management from a rich and diverse mix of business sectors.

The ABC Members will receive FREE tickets to attend this event and continue growing your network with like minded entrepreneurs.

Register here

ABC Connects Fashion With Africa

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ABC Connect is the AFFORD Business Club’s monthly networking event. It is an opportunity to network with members and gain some insight from experts in various fields.

ABC Connect in January 2019 will be a roundtable discussion focusing on the business of fashion in Africa and reaching wider markets. We will be hearing from industry experts, successful designers and those with the finance to provide necessary insight to fashion entrepreneurs with their eye on Africa!

Our guest speakers will include Jacqueline Shaw Director of Africa Fashion Guide, Yemisi Mokuolu CEO of Hatch Africa and Aji Ayorinde Founder and Creative Director of MIA London.

Topics covered will include:
– Testimony from industry experts
– Experience of successful designers
– Access to finance opportunities
– Networking with fashion insiders

This exclusive event is limited to 20 seats, so register now and don’t miss out!

AFFORD Business Club legal clinics with Morrison & Foerster LLP

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Following on from the success of the ABC Legal Seminar on Thursday 20th September , AFFORD Business Club are offering members access to an exclusive series of Legal Clinics with experienced lawyers from an internationally-renowned law firm, Morrison and Foerster LLP.

The Clinics will be 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 any of the following topic areas:

  • Types of business organisation, sole trader, partnership, company, charitable status
  • Contracts, formation, effect and enforceability, standard terms and exclusion clauses
  • Essentials of relevant employment law
  • Tax considerations for entrepreneurs
  • Avenues for conflict and dispute resolution
  • Intellectual Property
  • International trade: Import and Export

The dates of these clinics are as follows:

  • Thursday 22nd November 2018
  • Thursday 6th December 2018

If you are interested in attending any of the legal clinics and would like to join AFFORD Business Club click here. 

International Customers and Relationships Creative Enterprise Programme

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Our ABC Manager Elvina Quaison, alongside our Diaspora Experience Manager, Jacqueline Brown, will be hosting an ‘International Customers and Relationships‘ session as part of the Assembly Hub 15 day intense training programme in Lagos on the 28 September 2018. The Assembly Hub is a diaspora-led organisation based in Lagos which provides business support and advice to creative entrepreneurs in Nigeria.

The Assembly wants to give fashion, beauty and creative entrepreneurs a fresh start with a 15-day intense training program in Lagos called The Creative Class. The training’s are designed to accelerate entrepreneurs in the fashion and creative sector with the essential knowledge and tools they require to start and grow a creative enterprise.

The session will focus on:
– Understanding your global customer
– Why customer service is king
– How to distinguish yourself from your competitor
– Why effective communication is key
– Pathways to selling

If you are interested in registering, please click here. The deadline for registering to participate is 10 September 2018.

ABC Legal Seminar with Morrison & Foerster LLP

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The AFFORD Business Club (ABC) has joined with Morrison & Foerster LLP, an international law firm, to provide a free event for businesses, charities and social enterprises to give you insight into what you need to know and do legally for your business.

Are you trying to figure out the best structure for your enterprise?

Is tax causing you confusion and frustration?

Are your contracts and agreements with staff and service providers really protecting you?

This seminar will look at these areas and more including:

• Types of business organisation, sole trader, partnership, company, charitable status
• Contracts, formation, effect and enforceability, standard terms and exclusion clauses
• Essentials of relevant employment law
• Tax considerations for entrepreneurs
• Avenues for conflict and dispute resolution
• Intellectual Property
• International trade: Import and Export

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!

This will also be an excellent opportunity for you to meet the team of lawyers who will be providing free one to one sessions for our ABC members. Come and find out about the other benefits and assistance you would receive if you became an AFFORD Business Club (ABC) member.

Whether you are a business, a charitable organisation or an entrepreneur, make sure you don’t miss out on this essential legal support opportunity!

The deadline to register is Tuesday 18th September 2018, and please note seats are very limited for this event so please register early to avoid disappointment.

To register for free please click on the link here. 

If you have any questions please contact katharine@afford-uk.org

How to Get Featured by the Media

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In this comprehensive business seminar small business owners, professionals and entrepreneurs will learn how to undertake their own media campaigns and get media attention for their personal and business brands.

Core elements of the seminar will include:

  • Understanding different types of media – The various layers and types of media.
  • Understanding PR and the media, and the impact it has on business growth.
  • Telling Your Business Story – How to write a great press release with a winning headline.
  • Media Training – Tips on preparing for media exposure
  • Crisis Management – Tips on how to handle a crisis in the media spotlight
  • How To Use Media Coverage To Grow Your Brand – Using media coverage to attract new customers and clients
  • Identifying Your Audience – Learn how to position the brand to get the right press in front of the right audience.
  • Use Social Media To Make An Impact – Pinpointing the best social media platforms necessary to amplify the brand.

Ronke Lawal, Founder of Ariatu PR is dedicated to seeing small business shine and succeed, using over a decade of business experience she will be giving business owners an overview of understanding different types of media and how use media coverage to grow your brand.

AFFORD’s Business Club members will benefit from 40% discount. Send an email to events@afford-uk.org to find out more.

For further info click here.