The Cube: Business events for students and graduates

A series of events to support students and graduates to become budding entrepreneurs
The Cube workshop presentation
 

Supporting you at every stage of your entrepreneurial journey

The Cube has organised a series of events to support students and graduates at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey – from an idea to a fully-fledged business. If you're interested in attending a session, then please book using the links below or via myCareer and search for The Cube Events.
Recent feedback on the support includes:
“What The Cube is doing is phenomenal. The deep insights that speakers bring to the webinars really help. The team that is selecting the speakers is doing a great job. Before Plymouth, I had spent 3–4 years in the entrepreneurship space and finding this type of realistic and practical insight is tough. I learned a great deal about entrepreneurship, thanks to The Cube.”
Not sure what support is best for you? Need some general start-up/business development guidance? Then book a Self-employment/Business Start-up advice and support 1:1 appointment with Claire Wallace, Student Enterprise Manager, via the Appointments tab on myCareer.
Thinking about freelancing or need help to develop your freelancing career? We have 1:1 and workshop support to guide you, covering the basics of how to become a freelancer and how to grow your established freelance career. Book a 1:1 via the Appointments tab on myCareer.
During term time The Cube will be holding regular student and graduate drop-in sessions in the Careers and Employability Hub, Charles Seale-Hayne Library.
Please drop in and see what support we can offer.
• Tuesdays 12:00–14:00
For Expert 1:1 support in all aspects of business start-up and growth please click on the appropriate link below and then scroll through the appointment options to find the relevant The Cube 1:1.
 

  • Social Media for Business Expert Appointment

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    Freelance Start-Up and Development Appointment (scroll down to view all dates and details)

  • Business Funding Advice/How to Price your Product or Service 1:1 Appointment

  • Personal Growth for Start-up Success Appointment

  • Legalities for Business Expert Appointment

  • Intellectual Property/Copyright Expert Appointment

  • Finances in Business Expert Appointment

  • What Do I Need to Know to Start or Develop My Freelance Career?

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Thursday 12 December (17:00–18:00) | Social Media for Business Expert Appointment | Virtual
30-minute 1:1 consultation with Jenna Hyde to answer all your burning questions about how get social media working to promote you and your business. Get advice on which platforms to choose, how often to post and what content to post.
Monday 20 January (13:00–14:00) | Business Funding Advice/How to Price your Product or Service 1:1 Appointment | Virtual
30 minute 1:1 consultation on all aspects of business start-up and development. Brent Treloar is a leading South West business expert with over 25 years of running his own businesses and delivering business investment, advice and training. Get advice on how to price your product/service, what finance is available and how to access it, and how to grow a business.
• Please book your place here
Tuesday 21 January (13:00–14:00) | Personal Growth for Start-up Success Appointment | The Cube, Ground Floor, Fitzroy Building
Join Personal Development and Performance Expert Aleksandra (Ola) Piewcewicz from Aim Big Ltd, for a 30-minute 1:1 session focused on unlocking your full potential as a start-up entrepreneur. This session will delve into how personal growth is key to scaling your business. You'll receive tailored guidance on developing essential leadership skills, building resilience and creating a mindset aligned with success. Together, you'll work on becoming the leader you need to be to scale up and drive your business forward. Perfect for anyone ready to evolve and drive their start-up forward regardless of the current stage of the business.
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Thursday 23 January (13:00–14:00) | Legalities for Business Expert Appointment | The Cube, Ground Floor, Fitzroy Building
30 minute 1:1 consultation on all aspects of business start-up and development legalities with a legal representative of Ashfords LLP. An opportunity to check that your business meets all necessary legal requirements. Get advice on what business structure is best for you, what insurances do you need, and what regulations apply to your business.
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Monday 27 January (13:00–14.00) | Intellectual Property/Copyright Expert Appointment | The Cube, Ground Floor, Fitzroy Building
David Mozley is the University's Intellectual Property Manager. He has all the information and guidance on all aspects of IP, including what the different types of protection are, what is protectable and what protection might you need. Appointment offer: a 30-minute consultation 1-2-1 to answer all your questions about IP/copyright/trademarks – how they work and which are right for you. Get advice on patents, design rights, trademarks and copyright.
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Thursday 30 January (13:00–14:00) | Finances in Business Expert Appointment | The Cube, Ground Floor, Fitzroy Building
30-minute 1:1 consultation to answer all your business start-up/development and financial management questions. Jay is a partner at TS Partners (Accountancy and Business Advice) with a wealth of experience in the business development sector, having co-founded a multi-million-pound business previously. Get advice on starting a new business or developing a business; becoming self-employed or freelancing; options and help to plan your business’s future; business financial management and planning; financial record keeping, accountancy, tax, R&D tax credits and funding options; understanding and developing your cashflow, sales forecast, profit and loss account etc.
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Thursday 30 January (17:30–18.30) | What Do I Need to Know to Start or Develop My Freelance Career? | Student Hub Room 3, Charles Seale-Hayne Library
Learn the basics of how to become a freelancer and how to grow your established freelance career. What is freelancing? What are the benefits and challenges? Who are your customers? How do you set your pricing? What are the legal/insurance requirements? Meet other freelancers and join a WhatsApp community.
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Freelance Start-up and Development Appointment | Virtual (13:00–14:00)
Are you a budding freelancer looking to kickstart your career or an established freelancer aiming to scale your business?
Access a 30-minute virtual appointment and we'll guide you through our unique Freelancers Agency platform.
Covering how the agency works, insurances, legalities, keeping in contact, responding to requests, and the basics of how to become a freelancer or how to grow your established freelance career.
Dates: Friday 13 December • Monday 16 December • Friday 20 December (virtual, 13:00–14:00)
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Dates: Monday 6 January • Friday 10 January • Friday 17 January • Friday 24 January • Friday 31 January (in person, 13:00–14:00)
• Please book your place here
Freelancers Agency – The Cube
 
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Event photography and video

Please be aware that some of the University of Plymouth's public events (both online and offline) may be attended by University staff, photographers and videographers, for capturing content to be used in University online and offline marketing and promotional materials, for example webpages, brochures or leaflets. If you, or a member of your group, do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please let a member of staff know.