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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We’ll discuss how infusing your brand into every aspect of your business can create an experience that engages your customersCreating a brand-led customer experienceMost people think of a brand as ‘the icing on the cake,’ something extra that’s layered on top of the business strategy, products and services to make it look more appealing. In […]
This workshop will help you start to understand how to build a plan to start taking action in your business.This workshop will help you start to understand how to build a plan to start taking action in your business. You’ll start to build a focused framework of actions that you’ll implement and then evaluate the […]
Intellectual Property: what do you have in your business? How is it valuable? And what steps can you take to protect your IP?An awareness of intellectual property (IP) from the very start of can help you build your business and avoid costly problems further down the line. In this session, we'll look at:What is intellectual […]
To get to where you want to go you've got to know how to get there! This workshop focuses on digital skills to help you grow your business. About this event The digital world is ever changing and can prove daunting to the unaware - but this doesn't have to be the case! The DESME […]
Selling is an integral part of building a business, but knowing where to start with it can be tricky. This session will help!Selling is an integral part of building a business, but knowing where to start with it can be tricky. There are so many options to choose from and so many pulls on your […]
Selling is an integral part of building a business, but knowing where to start with it can be tricky. This session will help!Selling is an integral part of building a business, but knowing where to start with it can be tricky. There are so many options to choose from and so many pulls on your […]
Clare will facilitate this workshop focusing firstly on financial worth, you’ll start to think about how to balance spending & raising fundsClare will facilitate this workshop focusing firstly on financial worth, you’ll start to think about how much are you able to sacrifice to your business, how else can you raise funds and where to […]
Come along and find out how you can build a business plan and have the appropriate controls in your business such as profit and loss accountBuilding a business plan for the first time, hey, that can feel scary!How do you know you’ve done it right? Have you covered everything you need to? How will you […]
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