The Enterprise and Innovation Academy for Students runs regular inspirational and informative workshops, providing you with practical advice on writing a business plan, developing sales and marketing strategies and understanding legal requirements of setting up in business.

On completion of these practical workshops you will receive a “Business Skills” certificate

Enhance your Enterprise Skills

An introduction to Enterprise, covering information about how you can develop both entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial skills.

Date: 11/02/15

Location: Broadcasting Place G02

Creativity, Enterprise and Innovation

Enhance your creativity using a variety of tools and explore examples of successful innovation in business situations.

Date: 18/02/15

Location: Broadcasting Place G02

Research and Business Planning

Develop your business strengths, understand how to research business markets and customer needs and learn how to plan for business success.

Date: 25/02/15

Location: Broadcasting Place G02

Marketing & Selling

Sales skills are vital in every business. Our marketing and media expert will help you to develop your skills or jump-start your strategy. This is a useful session for both new and existing businesses to generate fresh ideas.

Date: 04/03/15

Location: Broadcasting Place G02

Social Media

This interactive session will teach you how to use social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to promote yourself or your business.

Date: 11/03/15

Location: Broadcasting Place G02

Legal issues & Tax

Introduction to all business basics from being a sole trader, limited company or partnership to all tax and intellectual property right (IPR) issues.

Date: 18/03/15

Location: Broadcasting Place G02

Business Finance

Get to grips with financial planning, cash flow forecasting, profit & loss. These are essential skills for all businesses.

Date: 25/03/15

Location: Broadcasting Place G02

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