12-13 June 2013
Roehampton University
This FREE 2-day programme is designed to help you develop your enterprising skills and features entrepreneurs, inspiring speakers, games and simulations. Network with other students from the seven WestFocus Universities and develop your personal network and skills.
If you can’t make these dates, the programme is running again in September at Kingston University.
For more information and to book your place www.westfocus.org.uk/event.php
Let’s Talk Africa is a free one-day event aimed at anyone interested in working in Africa, especially working professionals, graduates and final year students. There will be keynote speeches by CEOs and representatives of several major corporations based in Africa.
The theme of the event is “Africa Rising”. This reflects the numerous opportunities created by the current economic climate in Africa. In spite of the global economic downturn, African countries are thriving – for example, seven of the top 12 fastest-growing economies in 2013 are in Africa. Topics include:
Attendance is free of charge but you should register in advance. The programme will run from 11:00-17:00. You can register by visiting:
The RBS EnterprisingU competition has launched for the second year, with £40,000 worth of prizes! Created by Find Invest Grow (FIG) and sponsored by the RBS Group, it offers you a platform to “road-test” your business ideas, while building the framework for a professional business plan. Find them on Facebook and Twitter. The competition will close at midnight on 19 July 2013.
Budding entrepreneurs are being urged to join a European exchange scheme that has already helped thousands of business start-ups.
International Citizen Service (ICS) offers you the chance to use the knowledge and skills from your course to help fight global poverty, whilst also developing valuable skills for employment. ICS is the UK’s leading global volunteering programme that supports young people from all backgrounds to make a real difference to global poverty. Funded by the Department for International Development, we’re building a generation of global citizens.
Restless Development is the youth-led development agency. We know that young people have the energy, commitment and skills to solve some of the world’s biggest problems.
When you return to the UK, you’ll be involved in exciting social action projects to raise awareness of the issues you encountered on placement overseas. Continue reading
Let’s talk Africa event took place on 30 November 2012 at the Downing college, University of Cambridge, and you can find resources from the event at www.letstalkafrica.org. The event aimed to provide a platform where University students: both post- and undergraduates, could hear about opportunities inherent in Africa and how they can explore them. Recruiters also attended the summit.
Upcoming Webinars
Free webinars lasting one hour with 30 minutes of the presentation followed by 30 minutes for you to ask your questions.
Remember to check out all the upcoming webinars by going to: http://www.mihmentoring.com/webinars/upcoming-webinars
The 2012 Young Entrepreneurs Festival (YouTube) on 17 and 18 September 2012, organised by The Tech City Investment Organisation, in partnership with the Creative Pioneers Can-Start programme of the IPA and Metro, and supported by ad:tech London, brought together 70 of the brightest aspiring young entrepreneurs to compete for a chance to pitch to angel investors and potentially raise seed funding for their business idea.
has been launched to celebrate International Women’s Day. Navigator is a practical guide that will help you plan your future in business and it includes advice, tips, self-diagnostic tools, research and thought leadership on the challenges women face in business including:
Brought to you by everywomanClub, a membership group of senior women in business, the Navigator is for women who want to reach their full potential within an organisation or achieve success in their own businesses.
for starting up – http://bit.ly/fiMeIX
for growth – http://bit.ly/lZfi8U
While we have always said that planning is the key to the success of your business, it is a common misconception that the planning only occurs at the start of the process. Planning is positive habit and the new year is a very good time to stick to it. So we have two guides for you – one for those of you just starting and one for those of you who have started.
Web Fuelled Business events are full day bootcamps designed to help you, the small business, learn how to use the web to increase sales, save money and go global. You will come away with a plan of action and practical, no-nonsense tactics to improve your marketing, your sales, your conversion, and your productivity on the web.
The event also provides a networking opportunity and a chance to meet other SMEs and entrepreneurs.
Events are held throughout the UK. The London date is still to be confirmed but you can register your interest.
No, not an opportunity to join a TV game show but an invitation to visit the PCC and see how we can help you!
Remember to check out upcoming webinars by going to: http://www.mihmentoring.com/webinars/upcoming-webinars
StuConnect is the platform for students and graduates to connect, share and develop skills. Students across the country from all levels and disciplines will be able to locate each other and collaborate on business or study related projects.
Who is StuConnect for?
Stu Connect is for you if:
Why StuConnect?
Often students have ideas or projects they would love to take further but have no easy or affordable access to the skills to do so. StuConnect will provide access to skilled students from Universities across the country happy to provide the necessary expertise. This could be marketing, programming, app development, web design, photography and more.
StuConnect will provide an opportunity for you to source and complete jobs for other students/graduates to start building a portfolio.
Where to go now?
Register for your profile at http://stuconnect.co.uk
Like the Facebook page and get involved with the community http://facebook.com/stuconnect
What is Jelly?
Jelly is a casual co-working event for freelancers, people working at home or running a small business; it’s an opportunity to meet new like-minded people once a month, with laptops in a social environment.
What happens at a Jelly?
Jelly is a mixture of work, chat, sharing of tips and ideas, maybe the opportunity to work on collaborative projects.
How did it start?
Jelly started in the USA and has become increasingly popular in the UK with over 30 Jelly events all ready started and more on the horizon.
What does it cost to attend?
Jelly is a free event, however, take some money for tea/coffee and lunch.
When is it?
Crystal Palace Jelly launched in January 2011 and events are held on the third Thursday of every month. You will need to book your ticket each month to attend, and tickets are released 2 weeks before each event and close the day before. Ticket are on a first-come first-served basis.
For more information visit http://jelly.eventbrite.com.
Do I qualify?
If you’re in business, a freelancer or a home-worker then yes you do, even if you are considering starting a business then its a great place to come and get some inspiration and ideas.
Want to come along?
It’s simple, click on the ticket link above to register your place and confirmation will be sent to you. If you can’t make it on the day for any reason, do let them know.
Shell LiveWIRE is one of the biggest online communities for young entrepreneurs in the UK, operating in 25 countries around the globe supporting youth entrepreneurship. They offer an Awards programme to help get young entrepreneurs off the ground, ie the Young entrepreneur’s award and the Grand Ideas Award.
If you’re aged 16-30 and need funding to get your new business idea or project off the ground, the Shell
LiveWIRE Grand Ideas Awards offers up to to 6 x £1,000 prizes every month to the most innovative ideas submitted by new businesses (in their first 12 months of trading).
To find out more about the Shell live Wire Awards, Click here
Starting a business or just want to update your knowledge?
Then take a look at the events on offer from the British Library Business & IP Centre – Be warned! Places go very quickly so keep checking for the events that interest you.
Free online courses on intellectual property:
If you have an idea that you are looking to commercialise, these free courses from the British Library will help you understand how to protect your idea and how it might be developed.
The British Library Business & IP Centre at St Pancras, London can help you start, run and grow your business. Advice, workshops and events, business planning and networking, researching markets and how to protect your ideas.
Shell LiveWIRE is an online community for young entrepreneurs in the UK, operating in 25 countries around the globe. As well as an Awards programme to help get young entrepreneurs off the ground, such as the Young Entrepreneur’s award (applications re-open in summer 2011) and the Grand Ideas Award, you can download free guides, get help and advice, and promote your business.
If you’re aged 16-30 and need funding to get your new business idea or project off the ground, the Shell LiveWIRE Grand Ideas Awards offers up to to 6 x £1,000 prizes every month to the most innovative ideas submitted by new businesses (in their first 12 months of trading).
Find out more about Shell LiveWIRE and the Awards.
