Start Your Own Business in Coventry or Warwickshire

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Monday, 4 June, 2018 - 10:00 to 13:15

Start Your Own Business in Coventry or Warwickshire

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Coventry University Enterprises Business Solutions

Please note that as part of the registration process, if you are accepted into the programme, we will need further information from you - but we will make this as painless as possible. The programme is part ERDF funded and all delegates must be confirmed as eligible. If you have any questions please contact us at startup@cad.coventry.ac.uk.

Description:

  • CUE Business Solutions is offering a series of workshops, accelerator programmes and LaunchPads through the Coventry and Warwickshire Business Support Programme, the activity is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund but free to you. If you have an innovative Technology-based business idea and have not yet started a business please see whether this FREE workshop would help you. This workshop will help you decide whether self-employment is right for you and give you some practical skills to get you going.

What we'll cover:

  • Personal budgeting – this will include a practical exercise to understand how much money you will need to earn from their business to survive personally.
  • Goal setting – what do you need/want to achieve from your business? Includes a practical Vision Orbit planning exercise to set personal and business goals.
  • Identifying the gaps - analysing yourself and your ideas - includes a practical exercise looking at your abilities, skills and experience, creative ideas and interests and how these can be matched to your business ideas.
  • How to register your business -the different business structures in the UK and how to start them. This will include a practical exercise on the advantages and disadvantages relating to your business idea.
  • Basics of business planning - a practical but brief introduction to the business model canvas offering you the chance to sketch out your business ideas on your own canvas. Don’t worry though – we run a further workshop that looks at the lean model canvas in more detail.

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

You will be contacted by our business adviser to establish eligibility for the programme and to ensure this workshop offers you the best fit for your needs.

If accepted into the programme you will be asked to arrive promptly at 9.30 for a 10.00am start. We aim to finish at 1.15pm. Refreshments are provided.

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If this workshop isn't what you are seeking drop us a line at startup@cueltd.co.uk in the first instance - giving your name, business idea and contact number and we'll call you back to discuss the options.

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

DATA PROTECTION: This workshop 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 DCLG (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 1988.

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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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