30/11/2011
StuConnect
StuConnect is a new, on trend skill-sharing website aimed at ambitious students and graduates from universities across the UK. Think Facebook for young entrepreneurs, the ultimate social-networking pool of human resources and job opportunities for the skills you possess! This together with competitions, events and advice all absolutely free – what more could one ask for?
So are you creative? Do you have a business idea or an existing business? Want up-to-date information that could boost your chances of employment/self-employment?
Or perhaps you would like to earn some extra cash while at uni? Then StuConnect is the site for you!
Get involved by registering here and create a profile to become a part of the growing StuConnect family!
info@stuconnect.co.uk / @realstuconnect
25/11/2011
Upcoming Webinars
‘Knowing your market’ and ‘Being an Employer’ and ‘Cashflow’ Webinars are now available to view. This webinar is being hosted by HMRC and will cover all the steps needed for when you are hiring for the first time.
NOT just for businesses or potential entrepreneurs; Undergrads, seriously boost your employability by attending this Webinar and get a better understanding of how people management and the job market work
29/09/2011
Interested in Business Start Up? Free conference
Cardiff Ventures Conference – SWALEC Stadium
Friday 14th October
Cardiff University, is hosting a free, one-day Conference and exhibition focusing on our spin-out and start-up companies.
A series of presentations, case studies and workshops delivered by people with direct experience in establishing, supporting and developing business will address themes ranging from starting a business to protecting intellectual property and marketing strategies.
There will be plenty of opportunity to network and share good practice. You will also be able to put your questions to a panel of experts, provide feedback and make input on future Cardiff Ventures initiatives.
For details of the programme or to reserve your place, please contact Nadia Davies on daviesn14@cardiff.ac.uk or tel: 029 2087 4838.
Cardiff Ventures is being held in conjunction with Fusion IP, Finance Wales, Cardiff Council, Innovation Network and Symbiosis Ltd.
01/09/2011
Upcoming webinars from Flying Start
Flying Start Webinars are free 30 minute online seminars on a variety of business start up topics.
Go to the Flying Start Website for more info and to register:
http://www.mihmentoring.com/webinars/upcoming-webinars
Wednesday 31st August at 6pm – What is a co-operative and how do I start one?
Monday 5th September at 6pm – Patents – Protecting your ideas
Wednesday 14th September 2011 at 6pm – HMRC – Claiming Expenses
08/07/2011
Free Space for Graduate Technology Start Ups
Are you a recent graduate with an idea for a new business with a focus on technology?
Cardiff University has a limited amount of rent-free office space available to graduate start up businesses who are starting their business in Cardiff and can meet certain eligibility requirements.
If you have an idea for a business which you think might fit the bill, please get in touch with Student Enterprise: enterprise@cardiff.ac.uk.
07/02/2011
Free 3 day start-up programme
FlyingStart are running a FREE three-day business start-up Programme at the University of Liverpool on the 15-17th February. The Programme is tailored specifically to creative businesses and provides you with all the information, tools and mentoring to cover the next 12 months to help you develop, start and grow your creative business. Accommodation in Liverpool is available for those travelling long distances. To apply, simply download the application for from here and return it to david.benson@ncge.org.uk before Wednesday 9th February.
03/12/2010
Video: young entrepreneurs explain why they have started their own businesses
The Department for Business Innovation and Skills interview three young entrepreneurs regarding their experiences of starting up a business.
22/11/2010
Flying Start Webinars This Week
This weeks flying start webinars (w/c 22/11/2010) . . .
Creating more traffic to your website
Dan will take you through the different options that will help drive more traffic to your website. Including creation of content, exchanging links and others. Make sure not to miss out!
6pm-7pm Monday 22nd November 2010
Registration:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/362960017
Starting a Co-operative in Creative Industries
Creative Co-operatives is for anyone working in the creative industries who is interested in collaborating and co operating with other people. Creative Co-operatives can help you build a more stable business, find new ways of practicing your art, and to find a better balance between life and work. Whether you’re a self-employed creative professional, or a new graduate from a creative industries course, this session will have practical suggestions as to why collaboration and co-operation could be relevant to you.
6pm-7pm Wednesday 24th November 2010
Registration:
15/11/2010
Global Entrepreneurship Week 2010 -Dispelling Myths about Entrepreneurship
What comes to mind when you think of an Entrepreneur? Well the Gobal Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) website has a page dispelling myths about Entrepreneurship, as I’m sure some of us have a stereotypical vision in our head combining a mix of images and personalities from The Apprentice. Now of course this tv programme is great in showing the potential of these individuals, but can sometimes leave reality behind in the thirst for viewer figures! Here are some commonly held myths from the GEW website about Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurship. . .
1.Entrepreneurs are born and not made!
2. Entrepreneurship is a solo activity!
3. A certain stereotype of the typical entrepreneur!
4. The notion that entrepreneurship is only about profit
These are all MYTHS!
Use the link below to find out the facts and uncover the truth.
Let us know what you think of these myths, have you got any interesting/inspirational stories from people you know (either personally, or from the media) who doesn’t fit the typical ‘mold’. Drop us a line below in the comments section!
Flyingstart Webinar:Google Adwords
A reminder that the Google Adwords webinar provided by flying start is tonight 6pm-7pm (15th November). This time Dan Sodergren will be showing you how maximise traffic towards your website through Google Adwords.
This course will be valuable to anyone who wants to drive a large amount of visitors (read: potential clients/customers!) to their website. Think how effective the sponsored adverts are in driving us so easily to amazon or tesco etc. when searching for ideas for your friends/brothers/auntie’s birthday presents!
Student Enterprise would like to know your opinions regarding these webinars . . . So drop us a line in the comments section telling us what you think including how helpful you think they are?