Thursday 7 November (13:00–14:00) | Marketing and Branding in Business Expert Appointments | Virtual
30 minute 1:1 consultation on branding or marketing. Join Laura Greenland, an experienced marketing and branding consultant. This session is perfect if you're tackling the branding or marketing strategy for your start-up business or if you're considering embarking on a freelance career. Get advice on: marketing, branding and brand design, logo design, advertising, and identify the marketing channels to reach your ideal customers. Come armed with plenty of questions and leave inspired for your next steps.
Thursday 7 November (13:00–14:00) | Do You Want to Get Your Business Noticed on Social Media? | Virtual
Join Jenna Hyde for an informative session covering ways in which social media can be utilised via content creation for engagement, clear communication and building rapport with your audience, while also promoting what you do! The session will also cover some website design, basic SEO tips, and so much more.
Monday 11 November (13:00–14:00) | Website Development/Digital Marketing for Business Expert Appointment | Virtual
30 minute virtual 1:1 consultation on how to grow your business online. The outcome of this discussion will be a clear plan of action on what changes are required to achieve your business goal. Elliot Forte is a digital marketing consultant and web developer. He is an experienced website builder using Shopify, WordPress and other technologies, and he is an experienced business adviser in all aspects of enterprise.
Thursday 14 November (13:00–14:00) | Legal Essentials for Start-ups | Student Hub Room 3, Charles Seale-Hayne Library
Get ahead of the game with our workshop, featuring expert insights with Wolferstans Solicitors who will guide you through the vital legal aspects of starting a business! Here’s what you’ll learn:
• Business structures: Discover which structure suits you – sole trader, partnership or limited company?
• Contracts and agreements: Learn how to draft contracts to protect your business and relationships.
• Funding and investment: Understand the legal side of securing investment and managing equity.
Thursday 14 November (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.
Tuesday 19 November (13:00–14:00) | Personal Growth for Start-up Success Appointment | Student Hub Room 3, Charles Seale-Hayne Library
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.
Thursday 21 November (13:00–14:00) | Legalities for Business Expert Appointment | Virtual
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 you need and what regulations apply to your business.
Monday 25 November (13:00–14:00) | Intellectual Property/Copyright Expert Appointment | Room 204, Marine 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 1:1 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.
Thursday 28 November (13:00–14:00) | Finances in Business Expert Appointment | Virtual
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 helping you to plan your business’s future; business financial management and planning; covering financial record keeping, accountancy, tax, R&D tax credits and funding options; and understanding and developing your cash flow, sales forecast, profit and loss account etc.
