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20 Sep 2007 16:33:02
Aspiring entrepreneurs are being offered expert advice and essential information to turn their ideas into thriving businesses - and it’s all free.
The University of Bedfordshire’s Knowledge Hub is running a series of lectures called Basics of Building a Business (B3) throughout the autumn and spring.
The lectures are delivered by successful entrepreneurs who know the pressures and the reality of setting up and running businesses. The programme is now in its sixth year and has already inspired a series of businesses including import and sales, inventions, new products, and innovative practices.
Nigel Hall, Associate Director of the Knowledge Hub said: “The B3 lectures provide an invaluable insight into building a business from people who are ‘doing it’, rather than just talking about it.
“The lectures are relaxed and open to anyone interested in finding out about starting up a business. Subject areas covered include finance, legal requirements, business plans, franchises, e-commerce and protecting business ideas. Those who attend will get the opportunity to network with established business professionals and like-minded individuals.”
The B3 lectures are free to attend and the most promising and well-presented business idea will receive a £1,000 prize to start their own business.
The lectures are held on Thursday evenings at the University’s Luton campus from 6 - 7.30pm and are open to people across the region, from individuals and start-up companies already operating, to staff and students from the University.
To register, visit www.beds.ac.uk/knowledgehub/entrepreneurship/basics/registration
The series starts on 27 September and continues until 13 March 2008. The lectures divide into two parts:
Part 1: What is entrepreneurship and how do I do it?
27/9/2007 - Motivation - why start a company?
4/10/2007 - When is an idea more than an idea?
11/10/2007 - Gathering resources to make it happen
18/10/2007 - Taking care of the Finances
25/10/2007 - Legal, tax and accountancy considerations
01/11/2007 - Understanding your customers needs
08/11/2007 - Researching and defining your markets
15/11/2007 - Business Plans and funding
22/11/2007 - Networking and Business Relationships
29/11/2007 - Building a dream team
06/12/2007 - Growing the company
13/12/2007 - Recognising good opportunities and avoiding big mistakes
Part 2: Entrepreneurship in Business
31/1/2008 - So is it for me?
07/2/2008 - Social Enterprises
14/2/2008 - Starting a franchised business
21/2/2008 - Successful e-commerce
28/2/2008 - Corporate Entrepreneurship
06/3/2008 - Keeping your ideas valuable
13/3/2008 - How to sell yourself, your ideas and raise money
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