The Cube has organised a series of events to support students and graduates at every stage of your entrepreneurial journey; from an idea to a fully-fledged business.
If you're interested in attending a session, then please book your place 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.”
In term time The Cube will be holding regular student and graduate drop-in sessions in the Careers and Employability Hub, Charles Seale-Hayne Library – why not drop in and see what support we can offer.
Tuesdays 12:00–14:00 | Wednesdays 14:00–16:00 | Thursdays 12:00–14:00
Wednesday 25 January (12:00–13:00) | Rapport building and negotiation – learn subtle influence techniques which can build rapport within the negotiation | Virtual
Delivered by Jenna Hyde, this session includes body language, money mindset, negotiation techniques and rapport building.
Delivered by Jenna Hyde, this session includes body language, money mindset, negotiation techniques and rapport building.
Thursday 26 January (09:30–12:30) | TS Partners Ltd, Chartered Tax Advisers and Accountants – Financial planning and business advice 1:1 appointments | Student Hub Room 3, Charles Seale-Hayne Library
1:1 advice and guidance to help you start or develop a business, become self-employed or freelance. Also advice on financial management and planning.
1:1 advice and guidance to help you start or develop a business, become self-employed or freelance. Also advice on financial management and planning.
Tuesday 31 January (09:30–12:30) | TS Partners Ltd, Chartered Tax Advisers and Accountants – Financial planning and business advice 1:1 appointments | Virtual
1:1 advice and guidance to help you start or develop a business, become self-employed or freelance. Also advice on financial management and planning.
1:1 advice and guidance to help you start or develop a business, become self-employed or freelance. Also advice on financial management and planning.
Tuesday 31 January (12:00–13:00) | What are the legal requirements for starting a business? Let us ensure your business is legal | Virtual
Delivered by Ashfords LLP. Covering: types of business; setting up a business; sole traders/freelance – what to consider and procedure; limited companies – what to consider and procedure; regulatory requirements.
Delivered by Ashfords LLP. Covering: types of business; setting up a business; sole traders/freelance – what to consider and procedure; limited companies – what to consider and procedure; regulatory requirements.
Thursday 2 February (10:00–11:45) | Digital marketing and web development 1:1 | Virtual
A 45 minute 1:1 consultation on how to grow your business online with Elliot Forte, digital marketing consultant and web developer. His areas of focus as a consultant are search engine optimisation, online advertising, remarketing and email promotion. He is also an experienced website builder using Shopify, WordPress, and other technologies.
A 45 minute 1:1 consultation on how to grow your business online with Elliot Forte, digital marketing consultant and web developer. His areas of focus as a consultant are search engine optimisation, online advertising, remarketing and email promotion. He is also an experienced website builder using Shopify, WordPress, and other technologies.
Tuesday 7 February (14:00–16:00) | Richard Carpenter, Enterprise Assist – Business start-up and growth 1:1 appointments | Virtual
Join Richard Carpenter, an experienced business consultant for 30 minutes of 1:1 support. Appointments are for those looking to start-up, grow and accelerate a business and helps you explore your businesses potential.
Join Richard Carpenter, an experienced business consultant for 30 minutes of 1:1 support. Appointments are for those looking to start-up, grow and accelerate a business and helps you explore your businesses potential.
Tuesday 14 February (14:00–16:45) | Marketing and branding 1:1s | Student Hub Room 3, Charles Seale-Hayne Library
Join Laura Greenland, an experienced marketing and branding consultant, for 45 minutes of 1:1 support. 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 in the creative industries. Come armed with plenty of questions and leave inspired for your next steps.
Wednesday 15 February (12:00–13:00) | Learn tips for video production and editing on your phone | Virtual
We will go through beginner video production tips and tricks, with the only equipment needed being a phone, and all else being an added luxury. Covering editing skills to elevate your video, whether for personal use, for your business or personal brand, or as skills to take to an employer.
We will go through beginner video production tips and tricks, with the only equipment needed being a phone, and all else being an added luxury. Covering editing skills to elevate your video, whether for personal use, for your business or personal brand, or as skills to take to an employer.
Wednesday 15 February (12:00–13:00) | Digital marketing expert advice 1:1 appointment | Virtual
We believe in creativity, the power of start-ups and their potential. We know our thing, and when it comes to your marketing we are unapologetically committed to its success. We can support and advise you with your digital marketing to grow your business. A half hour 1:1 appointment with Alex from Nexo Studios to answer all your business start-up development digital marketing questions.
We believe in creativity, the power of start-ups and their potential. We know our thing, and when it comes to your marketing we are unapologetically committed to its success. We can support and advise you with your digital marketing to grow your business. A half hour 1:1 appointment with Alex from Nexo Studios to answer all your business start-up development digital marketing questions.
Thursday 16 February (10:00–12:00) | Ashfords Solicitors – Business legalities 1:1 appointments | Student Hub Room 3, Charles Seale-Hayne Library
An opportunity to access the professional support of a representative of Ashfords LLP for advice and guidance on business start-up and development legalities.
An opportunity to access the professional support of a representative of Ashfords LLP for advice and guidance on business start-up and development legalities.
Thursday 16 February (12:30–13:30) | Is your product or service ready for investment? | Student Hub Room 3, Charles Seale-Hayne Library
Business are far more likely to be successful if they have a business plan, however what are some of the challenges people often face when they're preparing a plan, what are the key areas to focus on and what does good plan look like? Next steps are to secure some grant funding or investment. We will discuss what investors are looking for and how to make yourself stand out. Specifically what are the areas you really need to stress and what are some of the pitfalls to make sure you avoid.
Business are far more likely to be successful if they have a business plan, however what are some of the challenges people often face when they're preparing a plan, what are the key areas to focus on and what does good plan look like? Next steps are to secure some grant funding or investment. We will discuss what investors are looking for and how to make yourself stand out. Specifically what are the areas you really need to stress and what are some of the pitfalls to make sure you avoid.
Thursday 23 February (09:30–12:30) | TS Partners Ltd, Chartered Tax Advisers and Accountants û Financial planning and business advice 1:1 appointments | Student Hub Room 3, Charles Seale-Hayne Library
1:1 advice and guidance to help you start or develop a business, become self-employed or freelance. Also advice on financial management and planning.
1:1 advice and guidance to help you start or develop a business, become self-employed or freelance. Also advice on financial management and planning.
Monday 27 February (12:00–13:00) | The price is right! How much should you charge for your product or service? | Student Hub Room 3, Charles Seale-Hayne Library
This session will give you some quick tips and a pricing strategy that will enable you to build ‘price confidence’ when quoting for work. Setting prices is a complicated process but understanding the basic principles will enable you to win work at the ‘right price’. Do you dare price yourself above your competition? What about offering extras to increase your value proposition? Just a few of the approaches explored.
This session will give you some quick tips and a pricing strategy that will enable you to build ‘price confidence’ when quoting for work. Setting prices is a complicated process but understanding the basic principles will enable you to win work at the ‘right price’. Do you dare price yourself above your competition? What about offering extras to increase your value proposition? Just a few of the approaches explored.
Tuesday 28 February (09:30–12:30) | TS Partners Ltd, Chartered Tax Advisers and Accountants – Financial planning and business advice 1:1 appointments | Virtual
1:1 advice and guidance to help you start or develop a business, become self-employed or freelance. Also advice on financial management and planning.
1:1 advice and guidance to help you start or develop a business, become self-employed or freelance. Also advice on financial management and planning.
