The Business & IP Centre at Exeter and Barnstaple Libraries host a range of events and workshops to suit start-ups, entrepreneurs or businesses looking to learn new skills or research their industry.
Webinars run weekly on a variety of subjects and are a great way to get an overview of a new topic, or a refresher which can help you to look at your business plan in a new light. Whether you’re just starting out or an established business looking to grow, our webinars are useful, inspiring and informative.
One-to-ones are useful for enquiring about how you can access business information and support, to discuss a problem or question you have in a specific area of your business, or to find out more about Intellectual Property. Find out more information on our 1-to-1s page.
Thinking of taking on a Virtual Assistant but not sure what you could outsource? Joanne Manville helps you decide what to delegate first.When you run a successful business, the time will come when you need to think about getting some help - but taking on a Virtual Assistant to help you can be really nerve […]
Can you explain your business simply and quickly to someone in just 60 seconds? Craft the perfect pitch to take advantage of any opportunityIf you haven’t got a clear 60-second pitch, you could be missing out on opportunities to grow your business every day. Even in such uncertain times, you never know when the opportunity […]
Ann McCluskey helps you to overcome your doubts and take steps to feel empowered in running your business.There are times when your confidence plummets and you feel out of your depth. Sometimes you know why, but these feelings often come completely out of the blue. You begin to have doubts about yourself and what you're […]
Our final monthly Women in Business Virtual Coffee Morning. A chance for everyone to meet like-minded entrepreneurs and share your thoughts.Share what you've learned from our Women in Business Programme and meet fellow local entrepreneurs to share ideas and stay connected to the Devon business community. Grab yourself a hot drink of your choice (and […]
An short introduction to Registered Designs in the UK.As you build your business, you’re creating so much! From the words in your website, to your brand name and logo, your products themselves, new inventions perhaps – even the look of your packaging. In this workshop, we’ll give a brief overview of the different types of […]
An introduction to GRANTfinder, available from home with your Devon or Torbay Libraries membership.Whether you're a small business, a charity, a social enterprise, or even an individual, finding funding can be vital to your success. This session will introduce you to GRANTfinder, a large database that allows you to search for grants, loans or other […]
"An idiot with a plan beats a genius without one" - Warren Buffett, American business magnateSelling can be tough, and never more so than when you are starting up. Whether it’s getting into more conversations with prospective customers, turning those conversations in to business opportunities, or closing those opportunities with control, there’s a lot to […]
54% of small businesses in the UK have been a victim of cyber crime over the last 12 months. We can help to keep your business safe.Smaller businesses don’t always have the time, expertise or cash to sort cyber security, which means that crossing fingers and hoping can sometimes be the preferred plan. The South […]
Tips, tools and resources available through Devon Libraries and Torbay Libraries, to help you research your business idea.Are you in the early stages of starting up your business? Trying to get to grips with what you need to know before you launch or expand? This session will introduce you to some of the business information […]
An introduction to copyright and trade marks in the UK, and how you can use them to protect the intellectual property in your business. As you build your business, you’re creating so much! From the words in your website, to your brand name and logo, your products themselves, new inventions perhaps – even the look […]
Learn how to make your sales message stand out.Whether it’s on the phone, over email or across social channels, proactively contacting prospective clients and customers can be tough. They are busy, and there’s a lot of noise. In this session we’ll craft a sales message, something we call a 30 second commercial, that will elevate […]
Start researching your market, with the free resources available through Devon Libraries and Torbay Libraries. Understanding your market can make the difference between success and failure in a business that's starting up. Through Business & IP Centre Devon you have access to a wealth of resources that will help you to research different aspects of […]
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