LIVERPOOL'S 08 businessconnect organisation has succeeded in helping a young entrepreneur to get the contacts she need to grow her business.
Former University of Liverpool student, Lucy Byrne, represents local artists by helping them find markets for their work. She also tries to persuade local firms to sponsor them. Her company, Dot-Art, has around 50 artists on its books.
08 businessconnect was launched in January to help local businesses make the most out of Capital of Culture and it already has more than 1,500 members.
Dot-Art is one of its first success stories. Thanks to being a member, Lucy has had a sponsorship offer from member David Hunt of recruitment consultants Alexander James.
Nichola Lee, director of 08 businessconnect said: "This is 08 business connect's first business-to -business success story, and it illustrates just how powerful the network can be in generating new opportunities."
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