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.
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 of […]
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 of […]
Discover the wealth of resources and support available as you start your business, all free of charge through BIPC DevonJoin the BIPC Devon team for a 30-minute introduction to some of the key resources available to help start-up businesses, through Devon and Torbay Libraries.In this session, we'll introduce you to:COBRA (Complete Online Reference Adviser) - […]
An introduction to GRANTfinder database to help you find the funding you need to turn your ideas into a thriving businessWhether you're a small business, a charity, a social enterprise, or even an individual, funding can be vital to your success. This session will introduce you to GRANTfinder, a large database that allows you to […]
An short introduction to designs and design registration in the UKAs 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 […]
James Court will talk you through creating the vision for your business and setting manageable goals to help you achieve itWe all have goals, certain things we strive for; a certain level of turnover, multiple product streams, etc. Goals are usually personal and so when something like COVID-19 comes along, a lot of the goals […]
An short introduction to patents and the patenting process 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 […]
Discover the range of resources available to help you start your market research, all free of charge through BIPC DevonUnderstanding 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 […]
On this 2 ½ hour training course, you will learn the secrets of business success and how to use them‘Slow Selling’ Confidence and Peace of Mind for Business Owners 2 ½ hour high value training for leaders and managers of independent businesses in Devon If you search for ‘business support’, you’ll find endless opportunities to […]
This session will focus on building strong relationships in the workplace and will be delivered by Liliane Uwimana.This session will be led by Liliane Uwimana. Liliane is project manager at Jabulani Plymouth CIC and runs the Diversity Business Incubator (DBI) with her partner. Liliane has a degree in Business Management with a focus on relationships […]
Learn how the power of networking within the BAME community can benefit your business.Jabo Butera from the Diversity Business Incubator will lead this session on the power of networking within your BAME community. The saying " it's not what you know in business , more is who you know that makes success" comes into fruition […]
How to build a great pitch, and why you need it!Join James Court as we break the 60-second or ‘elevator’ pitch down into its component parts. You’ll come away with a clear understand around what to put in and leave out and how to structure for maximum impact. We’ll give you all the tools, tips […]
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