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.
Why should you be using social media for your business? Is it really worth investing time and energy in? If so what channels should you use?Why should you be using social media for your business? Is it really worth investing time and energy in? If so, what channels should you use and what kind of […]
Week 9 -About Bedroom to Business Creators, are you ready to take your business to the next level? Covid has been tough and it has pushed many people to find alternative sources of income. You’re not just another solopreneur, you’re a creative-pioneer who has started something remarkable despite the challenges of a global pandemic. You’ve […]
Join Tarja Morgan for help in getting started on eBay, along with problems to avoid and tips to maximise your success. With millions of active buyers, eBay is still one of the best places to make money online. Whether you are reselling your stuff for extra cash, growing a side hustle or building a scalable […]
Answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about how to structure your businessFind out the answers to the questions you really need to know!Award winning accountant, James Twigger, will give you advice on how to find the answers to these frequently asked questions:• What is the best business structure for me – sole […]
This virtual workshop will give you 10 essential things you need to know about running a successful business.Business Start-up Ten Top Tips In the majority of cases, start-up success or failure is all about knowing both the how and the why of the action you’re taking. Before you jump into the proverbial entrepreneurial waters there […]
Jemma uses an innovative approach to business mentoring by blending business strategy with psychology to help entrepreneurs.About Jemma Jemma's entrepreneurial journey began at 16 when she stumbled across a freelancer site and culminated in 2020 when she combined her mentoring experience, psychology education and love of business to create Virtually Done. She now gets to […]
Week 10 -About Bedroom to Business Creators, are you ready to take your business to the next level? Covid has been tough and it has pushed many people to find alternative sources of income. You’re not just another solopreneur, you’re a creative-pioneer who has started something remarkable despite the challenges of a global pandemic. You’ve […]
A guide to digital marketing for new businesses Digital marketing has never been more important for getting more eyes on your business. Discover what forms of digital marketing you should be focusing on to raise awareness of your business in this post-pandemic era. About Francesca Francesca is a trained journalist and ex-Chief Reporter turned freelance […]
The aim of this webinar is to help you understand both legal essentials and easy to follow guidelines for effective staff management.Employing People: Ten Top Tips If you run your own business, you're probably used to doing pretty much everything — whether it's dealing with customers, handling the paperwork or just making yourself a well-deserved […]
Join this webinar to find out all you need to know about putting an effective business plan together.Details: When starting a business, it is highly recommended to complete a business plan to help pull all your ideas together, confirm your ideas are realistic and workable and pinpoint areas you may need to address before starting […]
Week 11 -About Bedroom to Business Creators, are you ready to take your business to the next level? Covid has been tough and it has pushed many people to find alternative sources of income. You’re not just another solopreneur, you’re a creative-pioneer who has started something remarkable despite the challenges of a global pandemic. You’ve […]
In this webinar session, Alison will talk you through the process of building your brand and then communicating it with your customersDeveloping your brand: Who are you, and why should people buy from you? In this webinar session, Alison will talk you through the process of building your brand and then communicating it. She’ll cover: […]
In this session we’ll work on your prospecting plan, identifying the key activities that you need to undertake to identify your customersDetails: Warren Buffet once said that an idiot with a plan beats a genius without one. In this session we’ll work on your prospecting plan, identifying the key activities that you need to undertake […]
What is content marketing and how can you use it to build brand trust and loyalty?What is content marketing and how can you use it to build brand trust and loyalty? This webinar will dissect the ways in which blogs, photos, videos and more can elevate your business' credibility.About Francesca Francesca is a trained journalist […]
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 […]
Week 12 -About Bedroom to Business Creators, are you ready to take your business to the next level? Covid has been tough and it has pushed many people to find alternative sources of income. You’re not just another solopreneur, you’re a creative-pioneer who has started something remarkable despite the challenges of a global pandemic. You’ve […]
Join Jemma Broadstock as she covers the top tips for making the most of your online presenceAbout Jemma Jemma's entrepreneurial journey began at 16 when she stumbled across a freelancer site and culminated in 2020 when she combined her mentoring experience, psychology education and love of business to create Virtually Done. She now gets to […]
Learn how to craft your sales message, elevate you and your brand above the noise, and get you in to more conversations more often.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 […]
Do you want to attract more clients? Ever wished you found networking easier? Then this Webinar is for you!SPEAK UP & BE HEARD @ NETWORKINGDo you want to attract more clients? Ever wished you found networking easier? Would like to see higher returns for your efforts? Then this is the webinar for you. During the […]
Take the awkwardness out of your elevator pitch, feel positive and happy about telling people about your business or even yourself!Take the awkwardness out of your elevator pitch, get to feel positive and happy about telling people about your business, your products and services or just yourself.Clare will use her coaching skills to take you […]
Join Jemma Broadstock as she covers the top tips for making salesAbout Jemma Jemma's entrepreneurial journey began at 16 when she stumbled across a freelancer site and culminated in 2020 when she combined her mentoring experience, psychology education and love of business to create Virtually Done. She now gets to spend her days supporting incredible […]
Ever wished you found doing a 10-minute intro easier? Struggling to stand out? Then this webinar is for youEver wished you found doing a 10-minute intro easier? Are you struggling to stand out and be remembered? Need to improve your networking effectiveness? Then this is the webinar for you. During the 60-minute session you will […]
Ever wished you found doing a 10-minute intro easier? Are you struggling to stand out and be remembered? Then this is the webinar for you!Ever wished you found doing a 10-minute intro easier? Are you struggling to stand out and be remembered? Need to improve your networking effectiveness? Then this is the webinar for you. […]
Week 13 -About Bedroom to Business Creators, are you ready to take your business to the next level? Covid has been tough and it has pushed many people to find alternative sources of income. You’re not just another solopreneur, you’re a creative-pioneer who has started something remarkable despite the challenges of a global pandemic. You’ve […]
Find out how to make your business unique by creating a strong brand using tried and tested techniques. We all know those brands with super strong branding - think the likes of Nike, Coca Cola and Coco Chanel. But branding is important for every business no matter what size. Find out how to make your […]
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