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.
Join Angie to work through the nine questions every business owner should be able to answer for their business to succeed.About this event: There are nine questions every business owner should be able to answer. These are commonly asked by the dragons on Dragon’s Den but even though you may not be facing those, whether […]
Week 7- The power of Facebook groups; Nine questions; Selling the idea; Intellectual PropertyAbout this week's eventSocial media is an incredibly powerful tool to reach your target customers, but you need to go about this in a strategic way. We will teach you the “nine questions” and how to approach every opportunity for business in […]
Join Jemma to discover how you can get more out of Facebook, using groups to get your name heard and make more sales. Discover the three types of posts you can use to get your name heard; make more sales through other people's Facebook groups, and the benefits of creating your own. Book out your […]
Join Ann McCluskey to ensure you and your business are 'futurefit' - prioritise your health, and avoid burnout!The only way that your business will thrive is if you do. Don’t think of putting yourself first and prioritising your health as self-indulgent – it’s absolutely essential if you’re to avoid plummeting down the slippery slope of […]
Join Angie to learn how to create a motivating vision along with mission and value statements for you and your business.About this event Having a clear vision along with mission and value statements are critical to your business as this forms the foundation of your business and helps you plan for the future. They help […]
Week 8 - Your Vision, Mission and ValuesAbout this week's eventIf you’ve joined us for the first two phases, you now have a great business idea and you know who you want to sell to. Next, you need to make sure that your vision, mission and values are well articulated so that your team and […]
Join Clare Palmer to explore how aligning your vision, mission and values can create stability and focus for growth and successUnderstanding and applying actions that align with the values and mission of your business have a huge part to play in how successful you are in achieving the vision for the future of the business. […]
Join Nigel to explore how your values can help your business to flourish, and how they should (and can!) shine through everything you do. We all have our Personal Values, and they guide how we run our lives. But somehow when it comes to business, there can be a feeling that values should be left […]
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 […]
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