N.E. Lines
This group project involved the creation and running of a business in association with Young Enterprise. Our business model aimed at the promotion of artwork provided to us by emerging North-East artists and creatives.
For me personally, this was another opportunity to improve my client communication skills and build a rapport with the artists/creatives in order for them to provide a continuous supply of their work. Having a harmonious relationship with clients/customers/colleagues is obviously are huge part of running a business.
MetroCentre Event
The collection of art we had acquired from artists Victoria Nelson and Tamsin Rees were put on display to be sold at two separate trade events; the MetroCentre in Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne and at the Northumbria University Business School.
The trade event in the MetroCentre focused around the promotion of Valentine's Day where the business sold enough to cover all overhead costs.
My responsibilities involved the management of stock and the team rota of shifts during the day.
Business School Event
A team shot at our stall in the Northumbria University Business School on 5th December 2016.
Despite the location of the stall being amongst students whom we do not consider our specified target market, we were still able to make valuable sales.
We presented work from emerging North-Eastern artists Tamsin Rees and Victoria Nelson.
There is no doubt this project has personally developed my management of responsibilities whilst also improving my confidence to express my ideas and opinions with a variety of personalities ranging from my teammates to the clients.
The Graduate Enterprise project allowed me to start-up and grow a small business whilst developing connections with professionals in the business field throughout the year. My personal responsibilities included:
Sourcing the artists and collecting their work on a bi-weekly basis, building efficient working relationships with the artists.
Conducting market research e.g. creating questionnaires for the purpose of finding the most appropriate pricing strategy and the most desired artwork.
Devising a brand (name, logo etc.) that reflected the personality and mission of the business.
