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.
Discover the tools & resources, available in Devon and across the UK's Business & IP Centre Network, to help you start your market researchUnderstanding your market can make the difference between success and failure in a business that's starting up. In this session, we'll look atHow market research can help your businessKey resources available in […]
An introduction to the GrantFinder database for Devon-based businesses: find the funding you need to help your business or charity thriveWhether 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 […]
Do you want to improve communication with your clients, co-workers and wider business? This is the masterclass you need!Do you want to improve communication with your clients, co-workers and wider business? Being able to communicate, plan, delegate and negotiate properly – whether you work for yourself or an established business – is an essential skill […]
What is so iconic about that little NIKE tick? Or the little metalic apple, on the back of your phone? Learn the secrets of branding!Business to Boardroom is a FREE 10-week course designed for businesses with a turnover of between £50k and £500k that are looking to expand their growth.Winning new business is driven by […]
In this session we will cover who do you need to engage with to enable your business to grow.In your business, you’ll need to manage relationships with suppliers, customers, business support etc. but you’ll also need to invest in building and managing new relationships and ultimately end some. So how do you do that effectively […]
In this session we will cover who do you need to engage with to enable your business to grow.In your business, you’ll need to manage relationships with suppliers, customers, business support etc. but you’ll also need to invest in building and managing new relationships and ultimately end some. So how do you do that effectively […]
Discover the GrantFinder database: find the funding you need to help your business or charity thrive. This week at Exeter's Pop-Up LibraryWhether 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 […]
You will learn the key principles of success in sales, and how to develop this into a long-term strategy to ensure continued growth.In order to even start a sales conversation in the first place, you need to have a clear picture of what your business identity is, what your story is, and why anyone should […]
Start-up guides, market research, competitor info & statistics - discover the business info available thro your libraryDiscover the wealth of information available to support you and your small/start-up business, through Business & IP Centre Devon, in this informal session in Exeter Pop-Up Library.We'll look atStart-Up GuidesMarket Research guides StatisticsCompetitor information... and more!BookingJoin us in Exeter […]
Businesses struggle to get their marketing right, there are several reasons for that and in this workshop, Clare will discuss best practisesClare will discuss with you some marketing pitfalls you may want to avoid. You’ll also explore with Clare how you can build a marketing plan that works for you for both inbound and outbound […]
Businesses struggle to get their marketing right, there are several reasons for that and in this workshop, Clare will discuss best practisesClare will discuss with you some marketing pitfalls you may want to avoid. You’ll also explore with Clare how you can build a marketing plan that works for you for both inbound and outbound […]
Learn how to apply the secret principles of the world's most successful businesses in any small business** A fantastic 'in person' event at Exeter Library, which promises to be interactive with Q&As and discussions about real situations. **Are you trying to start or grow an independent business but don’t know which way to turn?Are you […]
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