Thursday 5 June (13:00–14:00) | Business Experts-In-Residence Appointments – Marketing Expert 1:1 | 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 startup business or if you're considering embarking on a freelance career. Get advice on marketing, branding and brand design, logo design, advertising and identifying the marketing channels to reach your ideal customers. Come armed with plenty of questions and leave inspired for your next steps.
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Monday 9 June (13:00–14:00) | Business Experts-In-Residence Appointments – Website and Digital Marketing Expert 1:1 | 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.
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Tuesday 10 June (13:00–14:00) | Business Experts-In-Residence Appointments – Personal Growth Expert 1:1 | Room 003a 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 startup 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 startup forward regardless of the current stage of the business.
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Thursday 12 June (17:00–18:00) | Business Experts-In-Residence Appointments – Social Media Expert 1:1 | 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.
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Monday 16 June (13:00–14:00) | Business Experts-In-Residence Appointments – Funding and Pricing Expert 1:1 | Virtual
30 minute 1:1 consultation on all aspects of business startup 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.
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Thursday 19 June (13:00–14:00) | Business Experts-In-Residence Appointments – Legalities Expert 1:1 | Virtual
30 minute 1:1 consultation on all aspects of business startup 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 23 June (13:00–14:00) | Business Experts-In-Residence Appointments – Intellectual Property/Copyright Expert | Room 003a Fitzroy Building
30 minute consultation 1:1 to answer all your questions about intellectual property/copyright/trademarks, how they work and which are right for you. Get advice on patents, design rights, trademarks and copyright.
Dr 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.
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Thursday 26 June (13:00–14:00) | Business Experts-In-Residence Appointments – Finances and Taxes Expert 1:1 | Room 003a 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 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 cashflow, sales forecast, profit and loss account etc.
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