Legal Masterclasses for Media Entrepreneurs

ENTREPRENEURS across the Northwest are being invited to a series of free, exclusive masterclasses over the next few months, through the continuing Digital Futures programme. These events will cover legal issues, marketing, tax & finance and networking, giving the region's future media moguls an invaluable insight into how to succeed in the industry.

The next masterclass takes place 20th and 21st November in Manchester and looks at legal issues:

LEGAL ISSUES

This is only suitable for people who have, or who are thinking of, setting up a media business

This FREE 2 day seminar intends an overview of the setting up and management of a media company. It will examine all the prerequisite agreements from company formation through to media distribution, and detail the key elements of contract law and copyright and how they impact on the running of a successful business.

The masterclass will be run by Medialex, a key provider of media law and business training. Key speaker Gillian Baxter is a highly experienced media lawyer and regularly speaks at media events. She has extensive experience in advising clients from all media backgrounds, and at all stages in company development.

To secure your place, all you need to do is reply to me and answer these two questions:

1) What type of media business are you setting up?

2) Are you making or selling a product?

To register your interest or to find out more please email deborahp@visionandmedia.co.uk

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS THE SAME WORKSHOP WHICH RAN IN AUGUST.

Watch out for other workshops coming up in November / December

A series of FREE workshops for existing and emerging small media businesses and entrepreneurs. To register your interest or to find out more please email deborahp@visionandmedia.co.uk

Tax & Finances for Creatives
Date: Friday 30 November 07
10am – 4pm
Venue: Manchester, tbc

There’s plenty of myths about tax but what’s the truth? Is VAT always a ‘bad’ thing? Should you set up a limited company? How much tax are you going to have to pay and when? Jonathan Ford, media accountancy specialist, aims to answer these questions and many more.

Network Your Way to Success
Date: November 07 - tbc
With the media and creative industries becoming ever more competitive and fast changing, it is vital to stay ahead of the competition. This half day workshop will help you maximise existing contacts and exploit news ones.

Marketing Yourself
Date: Monday 26th November 07
10am to 1pm
Venue: Manchester, tbc
Creative people have a passion for their work, but this can sometimes get lost when it comes to ‘selling’ what they do. This afternoon workshop will help you overcome these issues.

(You must be a working freelancer or media entrepreneur to access these training opportunites)