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.
The Cube team are available for drop-ins at our new Enterprise Hub, Room 003, on the Ground Floor of the Fitzroy Building, Monday – Thursday between 09:00–17:00 and Friday 09:00–16:00.
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.
 

  • Business Experts-in-Residence Appointments – Personal Growth Expert 1:1

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    Freelance Startup and Development Appointment (scroll down for details)

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    Business Explore Club (scroll down for details)

  • Business Experts-in-Residence Appointments – Funding and Pricing Expert 1:1

  • Business Experts-in-Residence Appointments – Website and Digital Marketing Expert 1:1

  • Business Experts-in-Residence Appointments – Personal Growth Expert 1:1

  • Workshop – Unlock Your Potential: Leadership, Resilience and Overcoming Challenges

  • Business Experts-in-Residence Appointments – Legalities Expert 1:1

  • Business Experts-in-Residence Appointments – Social Media Expert 1:1

  • Workshop – What do I need to know to start or develop my freelance career?

  • Business Experts-In-Residence Appointments – Finances and Taxes Expert 1:1

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Tuesday 29 April (13:00–14:00) | Business Experts-in-Residence Appointment – Personal Growth Expert 1:1 | The Cube, 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 will receive tailored guidance on developing essential leadership skills, building resilience, and creating a mindset aligned with success. Together, you will 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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Monday 19 May (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 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.
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Monday 19 May (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 20 May (13:00–14:00) | Business Experts-In-Residence Appointments – Personal Growth Expert 1:1 | Room 003a Fitzroy Building
Join Ola from Aim Big Ltd, a personal development strategist and performance expert, 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, we’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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Wednesday 21st May (13:00–14:00) | Workshop – Unlock Your Potential: Leadership, Resilience and Overcoming Challenges | Virtual
As part of Discovery Week, students can access practical strategies and engaging activities, to learn how to enhance their leadership qualities, bounce back from setbacks, and develop a growth mindset to tackle obstacles effectively. You'll leave with tools to enhance your leadership abilities, improve resilience and tackle challenges with a positive, proactive mindset. This session offers you valuable life skills to navigate challenges, develop confidence and grow as a leader both in school and beyond.
• Leadership: Discover key traits of effective leaders and how to apply them in everyday situations. • Resilience: Learn techniques to strengthen mental resilience, manage stress, and stay motivated. • Overcoming challenges: Gain strategies to overcome common academic and personal challenges with confidence.
Thursday 22 May (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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Thursday 22 May (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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Friday 23 May (13:00–14.00) | Workshop – What do I need to know to start or develop my freelance career? | Room 006, Fitzroy Building
As part of Discovery Week students can learn the basics of how to become a freelancer and how to grow their established freelance career. We will focus on what is freelancing, what are the benefits and challenges, who are your customers, how do you set your pricing, and what are the legal/insurance requirements. Meet other freelancers and join a WhatsApp community.
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Thursday 29 May (13:00–14.00) | Business Experts-In-Residence Appointments – Finances & Taxes Expert 1:1 | Virtual
30 minute 1:1 consultation to answer all your business startup/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 a freelancer; options and help 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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Freelance Startup and Development 1:1 Appointment (13:00–14:00) | Room 003a, Fitzroy Building
Are you a budding freelancer looking to kickstart your career or an established freelancer aiming to scale your business?
Access a 30-minute 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 9 May • Monday 12 May • Friday 16 May • Friday 30 May
Freelancers Agency – The Cube
 
Business Explore Club (19–23 May)
As part of Discovery Week, the Business Explore Club is a week of activity designed for students and graduates who want to gain the skills and knowledge to explore a business idea to see if it is viable with growth potential.
Get in the business mindset with our four day Boot Camp Programme where you will learn the basics of how to explore the viability of a new product or service idea ready to pitch for £1,000 in start-up funding at the end of the week.
This programme is open to those with a business idea and those who just want to get the know-how on how to start a business to further develop their creative skills and business acumen to maximise future career potential.

Find out more about the programme

Business Explore Club - Discovery Week
 
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