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 virtual 1-to-1meeting to discuss with Gabi how you can change your mindset and build your confidence to help yourself and your businessBook a 1 hour 1-to-1 meeting with Gabi for advice on building your confidence and adjusting your mindset to help you cope with challenges, bounce back from setbacks and thrive in your work.To […]
A virtual one-to-one meeting to discuss your plans for your business and get advice on writing copy for your marketing and website.Book a 1 hour 1-to-1 meeting with Fran for advice on developing your small business, with a focus on creating an ethical, sustainable and inclusive business.Expert Bio:Francesca is a trained journalist and ex-Chief Reporter […]
How do you create a business which helps you thrive and is in harmony with your life? Ann McCluskey helps you learn to put yourself first.PUTTING YOURSELF FIRST IN YOUR BUSINESS Your business doesn’t run without you – you’re one of the most important parts of its success. For you and your business to continue […]
A virtual one-to-one meeting to help you discover information and support for your business through Devon Libraries and Torbay LibrariesIn this individual meeting, learn about the services and resources available to support your small business or start-up, through Business & IP Centre Devon.Whether you're wanting an overview of what we can offer, or would like […]
Alison Jobson helps you start your business off in the right way, by making sure you have a clear and excellent marketing plan.This webinar will give a general overview of how to make the most of your marketing plan for your business. Learn what you need to cover when planning and, most importantly, how to […]
A virtual one-to-one meeting to discuss your business' marketing and design with our Expert Liz Pendleton from Lingo Design.Expert biography: ‘LingoLiz’ founded Lingo Design in 2005 after her hobby-website building became more enjoyable than the ‘real job’ – which at the time was working for Norfolk radio station KLFM.Her skills in digital communications and systems […]
An hour-long virtual one-to-one meeting to discuss your business needs and next steps, with Business Doctor John PomeroyExpert biography: Having spent the last 30 years building and growing organisations across Europe, I have effectively spent my entire working life constantly challenging the best way to penetrate and grow revenues and build strong and sustainable organisations […]
A virtual one-to-one meeting to discuss your business' marketing and design with our Expert Liz Pendleton from Lingo Design.Expert biography: ‘LingoLiz’ founded Lingo Design in 2005 after her hobby-website building became more enjoyable than the ‘real job’ – which at the time was working for Norfolk radio station KLFM.Her skills in digital communications and systems […]
An hour-long virtual one-to-one meeting to discuss your business needs and next steps, with Business Doctor John PomeroyExpert biography: Having spent the last 30 years building and growing organisations across Europe, I have effectively spent my entire working life constantly challenging the best way to penetrate and grow revenues and build strong and sustainable organisations […]
James Court from NatWest Business Builder helps you to discover your customers and get to know them so your business can meet their needs. Book your free tickets here.
An hour-long virtual one-to-one meeting to discuss your business needs and next steps, with our Entrepreneur in Residence, Richard Love.Expert biography:As well as currently managing BIPC Devon, Richard is our Entrepreneur in Residence. He has extensive sales experience of new business acquisition and securing profitable contracts within Public Sector/FTSE 250, as well as creating motivated […]
James Court from NatWest Business Builder helps you to discover your customers and get to know them so your business can meet their needs.Understanding who your customer is vital to ensuring your business operates as efficiently and profitably as possible, but with customer behaviour being so fluid – especially just now - remaining valuable to […]
Not sure how to manage the financial side of things? Angie helps you understand the basics of why and how to track your business' finances.A basic but necessary overview of how to understand and keep a track of the finances that are critical to business success. Topics Covered: What are sales and cash flow forecasting? […]
A virtual one-to-one meeting to discuss your plans for your business and get advice on writing copy for your marketing and website.Book a 1 hour 1-to-1 meeting with Fran for advice on developing your small business, with a focus on creating an ethical, sustainable and inclusive business.Expert Bio:Francesca is a trained journalist and ex-Chief Reporter […]
A virtual one-to-one meeting to help you discover information and support for your business through Devon Libraries and Torbay LibrariesIn this individual meeting, learn about the services and resources available to support your small business or start-up, through Business & IP Centre Devon.Whether you're wanting an overview of what we can offer, or would like […]
A virtual one-to-one meeting to help you better understand how you can protect and use the IP in your business.Intellectual Property (IP) consists of four main areas: copyright, trademarks, patents and registered designs. Knowing and understanding your IP rights can hlep you to ensure that you are safeguarding your creativity effectively, and reduce the chances […]
A virtual one-to-one meeting to help you discover information and support for your business through Devon Libraries and Torbay LibrariesIn this individual meeting, learn about the services and resources available to support your small business or start-up, through Business & IP Centre Devon.Whether you're wanting an overview of what we can offer, or would like […]
A virtual one-to-one meeting to discuss your business needs, with our intellectual property (IP) expert, Ben Travers.Expert biography: Ben Travers heads up the IP, IT and Data Protection Team at Stephens Scown, one of the largest teams specialising in this work in the UK. Ben and his team help businesses from house hold names to […]
An hour-long virtual one-to-one meeting to discuss your business needs and next steps, with Business Doctor John PomeroyExpert biography: Having spent the last 30 years building and growing organisations across Europe, I have effectively spent my entire working life constantly challenging the best way to penetrate and grow revenues and build strong and sustainable organisations […]
A virtual one-to-one meeting to discuss your business' marketing and design with our Expert Liz Pendleton from Lingo Design.Expert biography: ‘LingoLiz’ founded Lingo Design in 2005 after her hobby-website building became more enjoyable than the ‘real job’ – which at the time was working for Norfolk radio station KLFM.Her skills in digital communications and systems […]
An hour-long virtual one-to-one meeting to discuss your business needs and next steps, with Business Doctor John PomeroyExpert biography: Having spent the last 30 years building and growing organisations across Europe, I have effectively spent my entire working life constantly challenging the best way to penetrate and grow revenues and build strong and sustainable organisations […]
An hour-long virtual one-to-one meeting to discuss your business needs and next steps, with our Entrepreneur in Residence, Richard Love.Expert biography:As well as currently managing BIPC Devon, Richard is our Entrepreneur in Residence. He has extensive sales experience of new business acquisition and securing profitable contracts within Public Sector/FTSE 250, as well as creating motivated […]
An hour-long virtual one-to-one meeting to discuss your business needs and next steps, with our Entrepreneur in Residence, Richard Love.Expert biography:As well as currently managing BIPC Devon, Richard is our Entrepreneur in Residence. He has extensive sales experience of new business acquisition and securing profitable contracts within Public Sector/FTSE 250, as well as creating motivated […]
A virtual one-to-one meeting to help you better understand how you can protect and use the IP in your business.Intellectual Property (IP) consists of four main areas: copyright, trademarks, patents and registered designs. Knowing and understanding your IP rights can hlep you to ensure that you are safeguarding your creativity effectively, and reduce the chances […]
An hour-long, virtual one-to-one meeting to discuss your business needs, with our marketing expert, Alison Jobson. Expert biography: Alison is a Chartered Marketer and a no-fluff marketing consultant. Her approach is straightforward, plain-speaking and honest. In 2010 she created Straight Marketing, a marketing agency focused on helping busy business to raise their profile, attract new […]
A virtual one-to-one meeting, up to one-hour long, to discuss your business needs, with business advisor Angie Taffs Expert biography: Angie Taffs is a SFEDI qualified business advisor who works to support the start-up and growth of small businesses. She has over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing, customer service, and communication and has […]
A virtual one-to-one meeting to discuss your plans for your business and get advice on growing whilst being sustainable and inclusive. Book an hour-long 1-to-1 meeting with Kalkidan for advice on developing your small business, with a focus on creating an ethical, sustainable and inclusive business. To choose a timeslot, book a ticket for this […]
A virtual one-to-one meeting to discuss your plans for your business and get advice on writing copy for your marketing and website.Book a 1 hour 1-to-1 meeting with Fran for advice on developing your small business, with a focus on creating an ethical, sustainable and inclusive business.Expert Bio:Francesca is a trained journalist and ex-Chief Reporter […]
An short introduction to patents 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 types of Intellectual […]
A virtual one-to-one meeting to help you better understand how you can protect and use the IP in your business.Intellectual Property (IP) consists of four main areas: copyright, trademarks, patents and registered designs. Knowing and understanding your IP rights can hlep you to ensure that you are safeguarding your creativity effectively, and reduce the chances […]
A virtual one-to-one meeting to help you discover information and support for your business through Devon Libraries and Torbay LibrariesIn this individual meeting, learn about the services and resources available to support your small business or start-up, through Business & IP Centre Devon.Whether you're wanting an overview of what we can offer, or would like […]
Alison Jobson teaches you the know-how and the confidence to become an active and productive user.Are you a LinkedIn lurker? Do you follow other people's content but aren't sure how to interact and what to post yourself? Join this webinar and gain the know-how and the confidence to become an active and productive user. The […]
An hour-long virtual one-to-one meeting to discuss your business needs and next steps, with Business Doctor John PomeroyExpert biography: Having spent the last 30 years building and growing organisations across Europe, I have effectively spent my entire working life constantly challenging the best way to penetrate and grow revenues and build strong and sustainable organisations […]
A virtual one-to-one meeting to discuss your business' marketing and design with our Expert Liz Pendleton from Lingo Design.Expert biography: ‘LingoLiz’ founded Lingo Design in 2005 after her hobby-website building became more enjoyable than the ‘real job’ – which at the time was working for Norfolk radio station KLFM.Her skills in digital communications and systems […]
An hour-long virtual one-to-one meeting to discuss your business needs and next steps, with Business Doctor John PomeroyExpert biography: Having spent the last 30 years building and growing organisations across Europe, I have effectively spent my entire working life constantly challenging the best way to penetrate and grow revenues and build strong and sustainable organisations […]
An hour-long virtual one-to-one meeting to discuss your business needs and next steps, with our Entrepreneur in Residence, Richard Love.Expert biography:As well as currently managing BIPC Devon, Richard is our Entrepreneur in Residence. He has extensive sales experience of new business acquisition and securing profitable contracts within Public Sector/FTSE 250, as well as creating motivated […]
Tips, tools and resources available through Devon Libraries and Torbay Libraries, to help you research your business idea.Are you in the early stages of starting up your business? Trying to get to grips with what you need to know before you launch or expand? This session will introduce you to some of the business information […]
An hour-long virtual one-to-one meeting to discuss your business needs and next steps, with our Entrepreneur in Residence, Richard Love.Expert biography:As well as currently managing BIPC Devon, Richard is our Entrepreneur in Residence. He has extensive sales experience of new business acquisition and securing profitable contracts within Public Sector/FTSE 250, as well as creating motivated […]
An hour-long, virtual, one-to-one meeting, to discuss your business needs, with our PR/comms expert Siobhán Lavelle. Expert biography: Siobhán is a PR and marketing communications consultant. With nearly 30 years experience, she works with clients to develop marketing communications programmes that support business goals and drive growth and sales, build brands and strengthen reputation. Siobhán […]
Understand your own mindset, where it may be holding you back, and the tools and techniques you need to take the next uncomfortable step.Our mindset shapes everything we think and everything we do. From the brand of pasta or loo-roll we buy to the top priority business decisions we make. Often these decisions are made […]
A virtual one-to-one meeting to help you discover information and support for your business through Devon Libraries and Torbay LibrariesIn this individual meeting, learn about the services and resources available to support your small business or start-up, through Business & IP Centre Devon.Whether you're wanting an overview of what we can offer, or would like […]
A virtual one-to-one meeting to discuss your plans for your business and get advice on writing copy for your marketing and website.Book a 1 hour 1-to-1 meeting with Fran for advice on developing your small business, with a focus on creating an ethical, sustainable and inclusive business.Expert Bio:Francesca is a trained journalist and ex-Chief Reporter […]
Starting a business can mean being self-employed for the first time. Angie Taffs guides you through the practicalities of self-employment.About Angie:Angie Taffs’ background is in business management, development and training and she currently runs an online business consultancy in addition to an online marketing agency, Seahorse Creative.She is experienced in running courses and workshops both […]
A virtual one-to-one meeting to discuss your business needs, with our intellectual property (IP) expert, Ben Travers.Expert biography: Ben Travers heads up the IP, IT and Data Protection Team at Stephens Scown, one of the largest teams specialising in this work in the UK. Ben and his team help businesses from house hold names to […]
A virtual one-to-one meeting to help you discover information and support for your business through Devon Libraries and Torbay LibrariesIn this individual meeting, learn about the services and resources available to support your small business or start-up, through Business & IP Centre Devon.Whether you're wanting an overview of what we can offer, or would like […]
A virtual one-to-one meeting to discuss your business needs, with our digital marketing expert, Nigel WilkinsonExpert biography: As founder and Director of the Nican Group, I support our clients by advising them on Digital Marketing, website and engagement strategies. I believe business success happens through understanding customers, especially their motivations and the online journey they […]
An hour-long virtual one-to-one meeting to discuss your business needs and next steps, with Business Doctor John PomeroyExpert biography: Having spent the last 30 years building and growing organisations across Europe, I have effectively spent my entire working life constantly challenging the best way to penetrate and grow revenues and build strong and sustainable organisations […]
A virtual one-to-one meeting to discuss your business' marketing and design with our Expert Liz Pendleton from Lingo Design.Expert biography: ‘LingoLiz’ founded Lingo Design in 2005 after her hobby-website building became more enjoyable than the ‘real job’ – which at the time was working for Norfolk radio station KLFM.Her skills in digital communications and systems […]
An hour-long virtual one-to-one meeting to discuss your business needs and next steps, with Business Doctor John PomeroyExpert biography: Having spent the last 30 years building and growing organisations across Europe, I have effectively spent my entire working life constantly challenging the best way to penetrate and grow revenues and build strong and sustainable organisations […]
An hour-long virtual one-to-one meeting to discuss your business needs and next steps, with our Entrepreneur in Residence, Richard Love.Expert biography:As well as currently managing BIPC Devon, Richard is our Entrepreneur in Residence. He has extensive sales experience of new business acquisition and securing profitable contracts within Public Sector/FTSE 250, as well as creating motivated […]
An hour-long virtual one-to-one meeting to discuss your business needs and next steps, with our Entrepreneur in Residence, Richard Love.Expert biography:As well as currently managing BIPC Devon, Richard is our Entrepreneur in Residence. He has extensive sales experience of new business acquisition and securing profitable contracts within Public Sector/FTSE 250, as well as creating motivated […]
An introduction to copyright and trade marks in the UK, and how you can use them to protect the intellectual property in your business.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 […]
A virtual one-to-one meeting to discuss your plans for your business and get advice on writing copy for your marketing and website.Book a 1 hour 1-to-1 meeting with Fran for advice on developing your small business, with a focus on creating an ethical, sustainable and inclusive business.Expert Bio:Francesca is a trained journalist and ex-Chief Reporter […]
Thinking of taking on a Virtual Assistant but not sure what you could outsource? Joanne Manville helps you decide what to delegate first.When you run a successful business, the time will come when you need to think about getting some help - but taking on a Virtual Assistant to help you can be really nerve […]
A virtual one-to-one meeting to help you better understand how you can protect and use the IP in your business.Intellectual Property (IP) consists of four main areas: copyright, trademarks, patents and registered designs. Knowing and understanding your IP rights can hlep you to ensure that you are safeguarding your creativity effectively, and reduce the chances […]
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 […]
Ann McCluskey helps you to overcome your doubts and take steps to feel empowered in running your business.There are times when your confidence plummets and you feel out of your depth. Sometimes you know why, but these feelings often come completely out of the blue. You begin to have doubts about yourself and what you're […]
An hour-long virtual one-to-one meeting to discuss your business needs and next steps, with Business Doctor John PomeroyExpert biography: Having spent the last 30 years building and growing organisations across Europe, I have effectively spent my entire working life constantly challenging the best way to penetrate and grow revenues and build strong and sustainable organisations […]
A virtual one-to-one meeting to discuss your business' marketing and design with our Expert Liz Pendleton from Lingo Design.Expert biography: ‘LingoLiz’ founded Lingo Design in 2005 after her hobby-website building became more enjoyable than the ‘real job’ – which at the time was working for Norfolk radio station KLFM.Her skills in digital communications and systems […]
An hour-long virtual one-to-one meeting to discuss your business needs and next steps, with Business Doctor John PomeroyExpert biography: Having spent the last 30 years building and growing organisations across Europe, I have effectively spent my entire working life constantly challenging the best way to penetrate and grow revenues and build strong and sustainable organisations […]
An hour-long virtual one-to-one meeting to discuss your business needs and next steps, with our Entrepreneur in Residence, Richard Love. Expert biography: As well as currently managing BIPC Devon, Richard is our Entrepreneur in Residence. He has extensive sales experience of new business acquisition and securing profitable contracts within Public Sector/FTSE 250, as well as […]
An hour-long virtual one-to-one meeting to discuss your business needs and next steps, with our Entrepreneur in Residence, Richard Love. Expert biography: As well as currently managing BIPC Devon, Richard is our Entrepreneur in Residence. He has extensive sales experience of new business acquisition and securing profitable contracts within Public Sector/FTSE 250, as well as […]
An short introduction to Registered Designs 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 types of […]
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