Join us at The Square Club on Thursday 22nd January from 12.30-2pm. BCI’s members’ lunches are the perfect opportunity to catch up with fellow members and the BCI team and, as some of our lunches are now in person again, you can enjoy a delicious Mediterranean buffet lunch too!
That was genuinely the best networking event I’ve ever been to! So many very useful connections made from the moment I walked through the door. Lovely food, relaxed atmosphere and plenty of time and space to get to know people. An all round wonderful experience, thank you BCI team for organising such a fantastic event. ~ Danie Stinchcombe, Marketing Director @ Gather Round
There’ll be plenty of opportunities to catch up with old friends and meet some new faces too. Everyone will have a 3 min slot to introduce themselves and tell the others a little about who they are and what they do and share any news and/or challenges. You don’t need to fill the three minutes but we do set a timer to make sure everyone has time to talk! We usually find some common themes emerge which we can discuss over the course of the session. It’s all very informal with no need to stand up and present slides!
The members’ lunch is much more than just pitching; it’s a shared space for connecting with your peers to discuss challenges and opportunities for collaboration, and generally celebrating the wonderfully eclectic mix of creative businesses in the region.
We see businesses of all shapes and sizes during the session. From the managing director of an established 50+ person agency to founders of innovative startups, each month we encourage a variety of members to attend. You’re more likely to meet potential partners or referrers than competitors.
If you’d like to attend email BCI’s membership manager Alli Nicholas at [email protected]. The members’ lunches tend to fill up quickly so if you miss out on this one, you’ll be top of the list for the next!
Not a member? Sign up today so you can join the lunch!
Please note, our members’ lunches are for active business and freelance members but not for student members.
In this talk, Battenhall’s Founder & CEO, Drew Benvie, will present the latest Battenhall forecast for the coming months, in order to help the creative community plan their content. We run this event annually and we’re thrilled to be welcoming Drew back.
Attendees can expect to gain an insight into the social media trends shaping brand marketing and communication.
This talk is aimed at professionals working in marketing, PR, advertising, digital and the creative industries who are looking to gain a deeper understanding of the social media landscape.
Drew Benvie is the Founder and CEO of social media consultancy, Battenhall. He advises brands and figureheads internationally on social media strategies, and manages a team of specialists based in London, The US and Asia. Alongside advising clients on social media for marketing, Drew campaigns for social media safety, and was a speaker on this topic at TEDxBristol in 2019.
> Early bird BCI member tickets are available up until Friday 5th December at £30 +VAT
> BCI member tickets from Saturday 6th December are £40 +VAT.
> Non-member tickets are £70 +VAT.
All tickets include refreshments and a buffet lunch from Sandwich Sandwich.
When purchasing 4 tickets or more, use the code SAVE15 to receive a 15% discount on your booking.
Not a BCI member? Read more about the benefits and join here.
We are at a pivotal moment in the intersection of marketing and artificial intelligence. What was once the realm of speculative futurism has now embedded itself into the everyday workflows of marketers around the world. And with Large Language Models (LLMs) in particular proving to be one of the most useful tools in the marketer’s AI armoury, this webinar aims to take an in-depth look at what that means.
We’ll be exploring the fundamentals of how LLMs work and where they’re reshaping industries as well as reflecting on the human skills that will matter most in the age of artificial intelligence.
Calling all Founders and Freelancers!
Join us at Square Works Bristol for our very first Founders & Freelancers Open Day – a full day of inspiration, connection, and collaboration in the heart of the city.
Whether you’re scaling your startup, building your freelance empire, or just curious about co-working life – this is the perfect chance to meet like-minded professionals, explore our vibrant space, and experience the Square Works community for yourself.
What’s on:
9:00–10:00 – Kick off with our Networking Breakfast
10:00–17:00 – Enjoy a full day of Free Co-Working*
17:00–18:00 – Wind down with Drinks & Networking in The Atrium
We’ll also be running office tours throughout the day – just sign up in advance to explore our beautiful private spaces.
This is a relaxed, fun and easy way for you to meet other purpose-led businesses, to make meaningful connections and learn from one another.
Whether you’re a regular in the freelance scene or just starting your founder journey, we’d love to welcome you!
Limited spots available, sign up for free today or contact [email protected] for more information.
*Please note: The complimentary day of co-working is only available to people who don’t have a current Square Works membership
New to leadership and constantly doubting yourself?
This workshop is for you if you have recently moved into a leadership role and want to feel confident in your decisions, shape your authentic leadership style and learn how to trust yourself.
You’ll leave with:
– Clarity on what authentic leadership looks like for you
– Tools to build your self-confidence so you can stop second-guessing
– New connections and peers who are in the same boat
– A 3-month action plan to become the leader you want to be
DETAILS:
Tues 2nd December, 10am-4pm
Tobacco Factory, Bristol
Limited to 6 spaces
Transitioning from being an expert doer to first-time leader is daunting. You had frameworks and training for everything else in your career. But for leadership, you’re figuring it out as you go, trying to look confident while secretly wondering if everyone else has a rulebook you never received.
You don’t want to ask your boss or your team because you want to look like you know what you’re doing. Asking for help feels like admitting you’re not ready for the job.
This workshop provides a safe space to share with your peers,
learn to lead authentically and build your self-confidence together.
For full details go to https://www.yourfuturespace.co.uk/learning-to-lead-workshop
Join us for an evening of chitchat about social media, content, and community building.
We’ll have a couple of talks, as well as time at the beginning for pizza, soft drinks, chatting & networking.
Plus the usual favourites Latest News, Social Sin Bin, Stuff We Like and The Tools of Engagement.
Embrace the cringe and build your personal brand on LinkedIn
Showing up online can feel cringe, but if you want to grow your business and build real connections, visibility is essential. Join Amy Weidner for an evening where I share my journey to LinkedIn Top Voice, and show you how to embrace the cringe and post content in a way that feels great, and most importantly, true to you.
Amy will show you how to:
Amy is the founder of BOLD, a LinkedIn content agency that helps mission-driven entrepreneurs grow their personal brands and communities. She helps solopreneurs and founders show up boldly online, blending strategy with storytelling, and leads a vibrant community for women entrepreneurs.
A journalist’s insider tips on how to engage the press and get coverage for your business
Dan Martin is a freelance business journalist and event/podcast host who has 20+ years of experience. He currently has a range of roles including content manager/event host at Bristol Creative Industries, editor of SMEWeb.com and host of the Enterprise Nation Small Business Sessions podcast. He will share insider tips from the media world on how to engage with journalists, build press relationships and get coverage for your business, project, event etc. Find out more about Dan at https://www.danmartinuk.com
Timings
Arrive from 6pm for drinks, pizza and chitchat. Talks will start at 6:30pm and end at 7:30pm
Rebel Meetups is a Rebellious Co initiative – an impact organisation supporting entrepreneurs & business leaders since 2013.
Come along to Rebel Meetups Bristol, one of many free-to-attend meetups in a global network of events run by Rebellious Co. Designed as a safe space to connect, learn and share with fellow professional rebels, this is a place where founders, freelancers, creators, creatives, inventors and investors alike can come together.Their low-agenda format often includes fireside chats from local business legends, but leaves most of the space for connecting with others.
No dress code (but please wear something).
https://www.meetup.com/bristol-meetups/
We’re thrilled to be hosting the book launch of House of Whisky and Bourbon with the brilliant Andy Clarke this November at The Square Club.
Andy is an award-winning TV producer, festival host and all-round authority on food and drink, having made a career of eating and drinking.
A much-loved member of The Square Club and proud Bristol local, his influence reaches far beyond the city. Whether on ITV’s Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh, at Tom Kerridge’s Pub in the Park events, or behind the judge’s table at the Great Taste Awards, Andy is never far from the culinary spotlight.
House of Whisky and Bourbon is Andy’s third book, following the success of House of Gin and Home Bar, which has been nominated for the Guild of Food Writers’ prestigious First Book Award.
~ Read Andy’s interview in our Squarely Magazine ~
~ Pre-order the book ~
HUM4NS began life as a series of talks among entrepreneurs, providing them with a platform to step out from behind ‘what they do’ and venture into the ‘who I am, what holds me back and how I moved forward’.
HUM4NS provided a platform for ordinary people to share Honest, Uplifting, Motivational, Aspirational, Nourishment for the Soul, inspiring others to take action and build towards achieving their own dreams.
Stepping into a brave new world and opening ourselves up to a new audience, HUM4NS has a simple but important quest; to help the world be a happier, healthier, smarter and kinder place, by providing a place for people to learn, grow and develop.
On the night, you can expect:
– Celebrating HUM4NS
– HUM4NS talks
– Networking/drinks
– Awesome people!
Book your free ticket here – https://hum4ns.co.uk/events
Most people f**k up at some point…and nearly everyone lives to tell the tale.
F**kup Nights is a global movement and event series that shares stories of professional failure. The event has been running in Bristol since 2023.
Events across the globe get three or four people to get up in front of a room full of strangers to share their own professional f**kup/mistake. The stories of the business that crashes and burns, the partnership that goes sour, the product that has to be recalled, stories like these will all be told.
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At this event we will have three fabulous speakers who are going to share their mistakes. No happy ending for any of these three stories!
Hanna Mepstead – was entrusted with the care of a politician’s daughter – and managed to lose her in London!
Steven Adjei – Steven will share his stories of a failed business, bankruptcy, and moral struggles!
Owen Jones & Fiona Graham will discuss nearly losing a key client following a rebrand.
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Hanna’s story is just one of the stories from her time as a celebrity’s PA. You might find out which one ‘on the night’!
In addition, Steven will tell us how he got duped out of hundreds of thousands of pounds in three continents!
Lastly, what do you do when a premium client hates your rebrand? Fiona from Devonia and brand consultant Owen reflect on a potentially catastrophic oversight.
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Let’s change the narrative, let’s #ShareTheFailure and learn from it.
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What’s Included
All tickets include a glass of wine or beer or two soft drinks plus some canapés (enough to keep your hunger at bay until later in the evening).
Timings
6:00pm – Doors open & networking
6:30pm – Canapés
7:00pm – Presentations start. Each presentation is 10 minutes with 5 minutes Q&A
8:00pm – Networking & drinks
9:45pm – Close
Your host
This event is organised by David Gilroy, Managing Director, Conscious Solutions. A serial entrepreneur David has for the last 30 years worked exclusively in the online space having been part of the early management team at CompuServe, cofounded Sift and for the last 20 years led the team at Conscious Solutions, the UK’s leading digital marketing agency for law firms.
Tickets
Anyone can come to the event. Square Club members get discount, email [email protected] for your discount code.
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