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.
A short introduction to designs and design registration 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 different […]
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. In this session, we'll look atHow market research can help your businessKey resources available through Business & IP Centre […]
An introduction to the 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We know that it takes a lot of self-belief to acknowledge that you can turn your business idea into reality, let us help you get there!At BIPC we know that it takes a lot of self-belief to acknowledge that you can turn your business idea into reality, we want you to know we are here […]
We know that it takes a lot of self-belief to acknowledge that you can turn your business idea into reality, let us help you get there!At BIPC we know that it takes a lot of self-belief to acknowledge that you can turn your business idea into reality, we want you to know we are here […]
Reserve your free half-day desk now! Meet other small business owners, entrepreneurs and local start-ups, at Exeter LibraryBored of the same four walls? Fancy seeing some new faces? Reserve your free half-day desk now! Meet other small business owners, entrepreneurs and local start-ups, at Exeter library.Bring your laptop and settle at a desk in the […]
This session is all of the things I now know, that I wish I had known then; taking the fear out of finances.If business finance is something new to you (and if it isn't), it can be one of the most daunting parts of starting and running your business. Yes, there is a lot of […]
During this workshop, Clare will help you start planning your business goals, and examine the things that have the potential to derail you.“True success is about hanging on when everyone else let's go” - Karen Brady During this workshop, Clare will help you start planning your business goals, and examining the things that have the […]
During this workshop, Clare will help you start planning your business goals, and examine the things that have the potential to derail you“True success is about hanging on when everyone else let's go” - Karen Brady During this workshop, Clare will help you start planning your business goals, and examining the things that have the […]
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 […]
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