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.
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 […]
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