Coventry & Warwickshire New and Prestart Business Event

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Friday, 14 September, 2018 - 09:30 to 16:00

Coventry & Warwickshire New and Prestart Business Event

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Coventry University Enterprises Business Solutions

We have pulled together an exciting day for you. Regardless of whether you are exploring starting your own business or just started in your chosen sector, you’ll find the support that will add value to your knowledge and skills-set. Just select your prefered session in the morning and afternoon when you book a ticket. First come, first served!

Morning Sessions 10.00-12.15:

Start Your Own Business

  • If you aren’t’ sure that starting your own business is for you, you can’t do better than join us for this session. W We look at personal budgeting – how much do you need to earn from your business to survive. Then we look at what you want to achieve from your business – practical exercises will help you visualise this. A key step – we’ll look at what skills you have and those you need – and how you can bridge these gaps. We also take a quick look at how you register your business and the basics for business planning.

Ask the Accountant

  • Discuss the practicalities of how and when to set up and register or set up a business.
  • Unpick the basics of employment when and how to do it – and the salary and tax implications depending on whether you are a sole trader or limited company
  • Do you know what costs can be claimed against your profit?
  • What common insurances should you have?

And so much more. Don’t be shy – this session is about answering the questions you’d ask your accountant if you had one.

Pricing for Success

  • Do you know what options you have when you are considering pricing – and what the implications for your choice might be? Or perhaps you want to know how to develop an effective launch strategy? You want to encourage take-up whilst managing different pricing strategies

Networking Lunch

Afternoon Sessions 13.45-16.00

  • Niche Marketing: Is this for you? Ruling a very specific market, by talking your customer’s language and delivering exactly what they want. A highly targeted approach with fast results.
  • Pitching: If you can’t clearly explain your business to your audience, and your audiences will vary, then you will struggle to network or sell your product or service. This can be difficult for technology-based businesses who are facing a non-technical audience. How will we help you build your confidence and improve your delivery, by:
    • Understanding the different types of pitching, a written pitch, a sales pitch and a pitch for investment
    • Exploring the elements of a successful pitch
    • What to say (and what not to say)
    • The key elements to get across in your pitch
    • How to pitch, confidently, one-to-one or one-to-many
    • Tips and techniques to keep your audience interested
    • How to prepare, and use, brief notes

Meet the Business Advisor

  • These mentoring sessions will provide a structured roadmap to assist in progressing your business ideas to the next level.

Please note - the workshop is interactive and you will need to participate in exercises to get the most out of the session.

Meet the presenters:

  • Blue Sky Corporate Finance – Paul Heaven – Ask the Accountant. Tba
  • CUE Business Solutions - Paul Bennett – Mentoring sessions. Paul previously operated in the financial sector for eight years. In this time he has mentored and grown a variety of businesses, so really understands how to develop successful business ideas.
  • Incrementa – Stuart Hartley – Start Your Own Business & Pitching. Stuart has been supporting start-ups for the last 15 years. In total, he has helped over 2500 people with various aspects of starting a business including pitching.
  • Mischievous Marketing – Hannah Price - Pricing for Success & Niche Marketing. Hannah is a professional marketer working with small innovative businesses to get results. She takes a practical approach so you can adapt your approach to suit your market and grow your customer base.

Eligibility

To benefit from this free event you must meet the eligibility criteria. Our business adviser contacts each potential delegate to establish eligibility for the programme and to ensure this event offers you the best fit for your needs.

Prestart: have an innovative technology-based business idea and live in Coventry or Warwickshire.

Early stage business: have an innovative technology-based business, registered your business less than 12 months ago and be trading from an address in Coventry or Warwickshire.

CUE Business Solutions is offering this fantastic opportunity for prestart and early-stage businesses through the Coventry and Warwickshire Business Support Programme, the event is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund.

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CUE Business Solutions is a division within Coventry University Enterprises Limited and part of the Coventry University Group.

DATA PROTECTION: This session is provided free to you if you meet the eligibility criteria. We will use the information you supply: A) to provide business support to you and make referrals to partners and other providers of relevant services as appropriate; B) to share with Coventry City Council / Warwickshire County Council (as Accountable Bodies for the programme) and MHCLG (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government) (or their sub-contractors) for monitoring evaluation and audit purposes. We will keep all information you provide confidentially and treat it in accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018.

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Client testimonials

Without the Growth Hubs help and assistance, we would never have been able to increase our sales & output and also grow our local business. With this help in purchasing new equipment we have expanded our operations and gained a new and increased customer base.

Nuneaton Roof Truss,

Over the past few years, Armstrongs has built up a fantastic relationship with Gary Thyeson from the Growth Hub. His advice on grants and funding has been really valuable to both Armstrongs and some of our clients. His knowledge of local business support has been helpful in signposting us to relevant support agencies as required. We look forward to working with Laura Delahunty moving forwards.

Armstrongs Accountancy LTD,

In the short time since first engaging with the Warwickshire Growth Hub we feel that Laura has understood our vision and has been so very supportive in linking us to the specialist teams who are now supporting us with training, finance and recruitment. A great service that every growing organisation should connect with

MES Systems Limited,

I have had an excellent experience working with Laura from the Growth Hub, from day one, she was taking detailed attention to my concerns and ideas. She was able to put me in contact with different organisations and people to find out answers to my questions and help me to solve some inquiries I was having. I feel this support definitely had a positive impact in my plans. 

 

PALACIOS LTD,

It’s been a fantastic inaugural eight months for the TalentTech Recruitment team and, although the reality of setting up and running a company can be a somewhat daunting experience, we have been extremely grateful for the superb help, advice and guidance given to us along our journey by Gavin Barnett and the team at CW Growth Hub. Gavin’s introductions to both Warwick & Coventry Universities and his wider business network have been absolutely invaluable.

TalentTech Recruitment LTD,

For many individuals out there, it is very hard to figure out ways and know which direction to go when it comes to setting up a business. The challenges of taking your idea and bringing it to life and not knowing where to go and who to speak to for advice. it can get very frustrating..

King of Saffron LTD,

This grant [which we received with the help of the Growth Hub and Coventry City Council] will really help us get on track for business growth and succeed with our vision. Personally, I would also like to thank the team for supporting me through the grant application process. You have been very approachable and attentive throughout.

Exeter Analytical (UK) Limited,

Thank you for the comprehensive and professional guidance

Burbidge & Son Ltd,

Over the years since the Growth Hub was set up we have habitually gone to our Account Manager as a one-stop shop for all business-related information.  It has been a really convenient way of finding suppliers, advisors and, on one occasion, we even asked for assistance with finding customers.  We are invited to a wide range of business events including business development workshops, Brexit roundtable discussions, seminars on various topics and have also been asked to speak at some events.  When we have needed additional information, for example, finding finance sources or help with selecti

Marchantcain Design Limited,

Thanks to CW Growth hub getting us access to grant funding we have been able to invest in the latest computer monitoring system, which will enable us to compete with the national companies within our industry.

Comrie Leisure Limited,

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