We deliver a range of supporting activities aimed at anyone considering self-employment, starting a new business or requiring advice on intellectual property.
Will my idea fly: determining routes to market for technology based ideas
In this seminar John Pearson will explore the fundamentals of starting up a business using a variety of tools. The format will be flexible and will allow participants to think about the basic building blocks of their own idea and work up an outline plan, or if their project is more advanced use the session as a check list exercise. There is also the option for the group to work together on an idea as a case study. Topics covered will include: customers and buying motivations, product or service development, logistics and financials.
The presenter has wide experience gained through developing new businesses in the science and technology area, running start ups and working in marketing for major multinational companies such as Mars and Novartis Pharmaceuticals. He also worked for 7 years at the University of Birmingham helping and mentoring academic inventors, bringing their ideas to fruition across all areas including engineering, electronics, language learning and medicine.
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Business finance for start-ups
Starting a new business is very different from being employed and you want to get things right from the start.
This workshop will help business start-ups understand the basics of income tax, National Insurance, business profits, bookkeeping software and record keeping so you can be in control of your numbers.
Delivered by Kim Parry Partner of CFW Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers.
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Why should I blog?
Do you blog? Why would you blog? Who reads them anyway?
As a business owner you have enough to do, will blogging actually help your business grow?
We’ll talk about the benefits blogging can have for your business, and tips to make it easier for you to get your blog started. Wherever you are in your business journey, find out how you can spread the word.
This seminar is being delivered by Natalie Trembecki of
Writer For You
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Business Basics
For anyone thinking about starting a business, this
free workshop provides an opportunity to explore the basic principles and procedures required to establish a successful business.
Feedback from previous attendees
“Very informative and well set out.”
“Good overview and lots of follow up options.”
Places are limited so booking is essential.
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Business Planning
Your business plan is your unique road map to starting and developing your business and is an essential tool if you intend to look for financial investment.
This workshop will give an overview of the templates, resources and tools available to help develop a business plan.
Feedback from previous attendees
"Useful handouts, lots of helpful information and signposting"
Places are limited so booking is essential.
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Market research resources for your new business
A
free workshop exploring online subscription resources Cobra, Mint UK and Passport, as well as other free resources for help researching your business idea and market.
Feedback from previous attendees
"This workshop has been a real eye opener for me!"
Places are limited so booking is essential.
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Using Facebook and Twitter for business start-ups: the basics
This
free workshop is an introduction to using Facebook and Twitter for business. It is aimed at those prior to start-up and new businesses only.
Feedback from previous attendees:
"Very useful. A lot of information provided thank you"
"Well presented. Very clear information and relevant to our business"
Places are limited so booking is essential.
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