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.
How to choose your business structureAbout James“Helping you to succeed in your business aspirations”Being born and bred in Torbay, I’ve been fortunate to spend my career to date at some of the Westcountry’s finest accountancy firms, now taking that experience to launch Accounting4Everything, at our new offices located in Preston Paignton.My passion is working closely […]
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 […]
Learn how to write a winning funding application, with Clare Lenihan-Thomas of SWIG FinanceOften, accessing finance and loans can feel like a huge barrier to starting a business. But loans don't have to be scary and there are plenty of ways to access the finance you need as you start or grow your business.Join Clare […]
Laying the groundwork for how to build a great pitch, and why you need it!Learning how to properly pitch is one of the most important skills you'll need to develop your business. You'll need to use your pitch to find investment, attract great business partners, and recruit brilliant employees or freelancers. How well your pitch […]
You are the most important part of your business! Join Claire Collis to consider how you can be kind to yourself & still achieve your goalsBeing Kind to Yourself as a Women in Business There are so many things that we as female business owners can and do excel at, but being kind to ourselves […]
This is the second session on building a great pitch. This is a group session where you'll get 1-1 help with writing your business pitchLearning how to properly pitch is one of the most important skills you'll need to develop your business. You'll need to use your pitch to find investment, attract great business partners, […]
Join Stacey Sheppard to find out how to build a strong brand identity for your businessHow to create a strong brand for your businessYour business’ brand is one of your most valuable assets. It sets you apart from your competitors, makes you memorable and builds trust with your audience eventually turning them into loyal customers.When […]
If you have signed up to the Women in Business Course and have been matched with a mentor, this session is for you!If you have signed up to the Women in Business Course and have been matched with a mentor, this session will guide you through making the most of your mentor, what to expect, […]
Join Jemma as she guides you through how to make the most of your time, and plan for the unexpected.Join Jemma as she guides you through how to make the most of your time, and plan for the unexpected.Jemma owns her own business providing virtual assistant services to all kinds of business, with so many […]
Strengthen your motivation, focus and determination by exploring your reason 'Why' you want to do the thing you want to do!Strengthen your motivation, focus and determination by exploring your reason 'Why'.About this eventThere's a quote that says "When you find you why you can live with any how". But how do you know your reason […]
This is the final session on building a great pitch. In this interactive session you'll practice and perfect your pitch.Learning how to properly pitch is one of the most important skills you'll need to develop your business. You'll need to use your pitch to find investment, attract great business partners, and recruit brilliant employees or […]
Intellectual Property (IP) can be a valuable asset in your business. Join us for an overview of how you can identify, protect & use your IP.Intellectual Property: what is it, and how can it be valuable to your business?In this overview session we'll look at how an awareness of intellectual property (IP) from the very […]
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