Keele Launchpad: 2-day business start-up bootcamp

This event has now ended.  However, we may run another next year.

To express your interest, please email us and we'll send you details nearer the time.

Below is an idea of the format, although we reserve the right to change this for the next event.
 
Take a look at our Facebook page for photos!

 

Wednesday 7th & Thursday 8th August at Keele University campus‌‌

Calling all graduates and undergraduates...any age, any university!

Do you...

  • Have an idea or hobby that you can turn into a business?
  • Live in the West Midlands?
  • Want to start your business in the West Midlands?
  • Have a UK or EEA passport, or Indefinite Leave to Remain in UK?

Then apply for our FREE 2-day business start-up bootcamp.

Please note: You must commit to attending both days

 

Over the 2 days, you'll get expert advice in starting your own business, including: legal, marketing, business planning, financial planning, e-commerce and sales workshops. Plus we'll provide you with lunch!

 

Keele Launchpad, Wednesday 7th August: Day 1

08:30-08:45 Registration & refreshments  
08:45-09:30 20 things you must do to ensure your business fails Howard Tomlinson, Astraware Ltd
09:30-11:15 How to decide what business model is right for
you and basic tax stuff

Sandra Brookes,Bluebell (Staffs)
11:15-11:30 Coffee Break  
11:30-13:00 How to find an entice your customers Andy Corcoran, Blueberry Training Ltd
13:00-14:00 Lunch & Networking  
14:00-15:30 How to manage your money and stay out of jail Andy Corcoran, Blueberry Training Ltd
15:30-17:00 Drafting your business proposal to keep you on track
and attract investors		 Andy Corcoran, Blueberry Training Ltd

 

Keele Launchpad, Thursday 8th August: Day 2

08:45-09:00 Refreshments & networking  
09:00-09:20 Cupcake Yourself - How I Made It Kath Warrilow, Cupcake Yourself
09:20-12:30   How to protect your idea and your business using legal
contracts		 David Miller, Flint Bishop LLP
12:30-13:30 Lunch & Networking  
13:30-15:30 Expert advice on E-commerce & social media from an
Ebay advisor		 Jane Pallister, BOOMMM.com
15:30-15:45 Coffee Break  
15:45-17:45

Selling your idea, your products & the tactics you'll need

 Shiv Ahluwalia, Milestone Consulting

 

Apply for Keele Launchpad

Applications have now closed. 

 

If you would like to find out more or have any queries, please contact Dee Frankish on d.a.frankish@keele.ac.uk or Joanne Leake on j.leake@keele.ac.uk