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 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 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 […]
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 event. You […]
A virtual one-to-one meeting, up to one-hour long, to discuss your business needs with our Social Enterprise expert Chris Gunson.Expert biography: Chris is Co-founder and Director of Local Spark: Torbay Community Supported Enterprise CIC. Local Spark works with members of all communities across Torbay to start up and support businesses for good, build productive networks […]
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 customers and increase […]
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 […]
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 brings […]
An opportunity for businesses to benefit from ongoing mentoring, via a monthly meeting with BIPC Devon's SME Expert in Residence.An opportunity for Devon-based businesses to work with a business mentor, over a 3-month period. Every month you'll have a 30-minute virtual meeting with James Court, BIPC Devon's SME Expert-in-Residence and NatWest's Local Enterprise Manager for […]
A virtual one-to-one meeting to discuss your business needs, with our branding expert, Tanya Rodgers.Expert biography:Tanya is a small business branding specialist. Her business, Me & Spirit Design Studio helps women-led creative businesses craft purposeful brands that not only feel deeply authentic but are strategically designed to enchant their customers, elevate their business and bring […]
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 […]
Business advisor Angie Taffs delivers this one to one surgery where she will check over and advise on your business plan.An opportunity for a one to one session with qualified business advisor Angie Taffs. Angie will check over and advise on your business plan.About Angie: Angie Taffs’ background is in business management, development and training […]
Exercise your networking skills and meet likeminded business owners!Find yourself daunted by the prospect of networking, nervous about promoting your business, overwhelmed with everything your feel you need to do to launch your service? BIPC Devon through Libraries Unlimited has got you covered.Our Women in Business programme provides the opportunity to gain the skills required […]
Help your small business start up and thrive with BIPC Devon! Join us for a chat at our regular drop-in sessions. No need to book.Dates/Times:Tuesday 5th April, 10.00 - 12.00Tuesday 3rd May, 10.00 - 12.00Drop in to Paignton Library, any time between 10 and 12 on the first Tuesday of the month, for an informal […]
Drop in any time between 10 and 12 to find out how we can help your small business start up and thrive.Drop in to Paignton Library, any time between 10 and 12, for an informal chat with one of the Business & IP Centre team - ask a question, learn about the resources and services […]
Drop in any time between 10 and 12 to find out how we can help your small business start up and thrive.Drop in to Paignton Library, any time between 10 and 12, for an informal chat with one of the Business & IP Centre team - ask a question, learn about the resources and services […]
Learn how to apply the secret principles of the world's most successful businesses in any small businessYou are not in control of your business ...your customers are!2 ½ hour high value training for leaders and managers of independent businesses in DevonAs an indpendent business leader, you have ONE huge advantage: you cannot compete effectively on […]
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 through BIPC Devon (and the wider […]
If you want to set goals to achieve results, make better decisions and improve your confidence, this session is for you!• Do you have targets or goals to achieve? • Ever found it an uphill struggle? • Want to know why goal setting often doesn't work? Anyone who has failed to make a goal happen […]
Find confidence in creating the right balance to grow your business without forsaking friends and familyDo you find it difficult to get the right balance between you business and your life?, Struggle with the guilt of feeling not being adequately across all areas of your life and business? Join Clare for this session and discover […]
Business advisor Angie Taffs delivers this one to one surgery where she will check over and advise on your business plan.An opportunity for a one to one session with qualified business advisor Angie Taffs. Angie will check over and advise on your business plan.About Angie: Angie Taffs’ background is in business management, development and training […]
Business advisor Angie Taffs delivers this one to one surgery where she will check over and advise on your business plan.An opportunity for a one to one session with qualified business advisor Angie Taffs. Angie will check over and advise on your business plan.About Angie: Angie Taffs’ background is in business management, development and training […]
Learn how to reframe your thinking to build confidence and achieve your goalsExploring the thorny issue of the inner critic and how the way we talk to and about ourselves, and the language we use can affect our inner and outer world.We will talk about self-imposed limitations and negative thought patterns and how we can […]
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?Why is forecasting […]
Business advisor Angie Taffs delivers this one to one surgery where she will check over and advise on your business plan.An opportunity for a one to one session with qualified business advisor Angie Taffs. Angie will check over and advise on your business plan.About Angie: Angie Taffs’ background is in business management, development and training […]
Join Jemma Broadstock as she covers the top tips for making the most of your online presenceJemma has built up an award winning business and now works with business owners to successfully scale their businesses.Learn the secrets of social media, and how to make it both manageable and profitable for your business!About JemmaJemma's entrepreneurial journey […]
Business advisor Angie Taffs delivers this one to one surgery where she will check over and advise on your business plan.An opportunity for a one to one session with qualified business advisor Angie Taffs. Angie will check over and advise on your business plan.About Angie: Angie Taffs’ background is in business management, development and training […]
Women in Business pop-up co-working event. Book a free desk for half day co-working at Exeter Library. Limited places available.INTRODUCING...BIPC Devon's first pop-up co-working event! 💻 ☕ As part of Women in BusinessBook your space now on our women's pop-up co-working afternoon which we are holding alongside our Women in Business Course.Book a free, dedicated […]
An unique opportunity to attend a free event with this network for like-minded women to connect, grow, & create opportunity.Following on from our "Perfect your Pitch" and "Silencing your Inner Critic" webinars, we invite you to put those skills into practice. Put on your best smile, and make your way to Exeter Library for a […]
Are you reaching full capacity and need to start outsourcing admin or marketing tasks to keep your business running?Jemma has built up an award winning business and now works with business owners to successfully scale their businesses. As you grow you may find you struggle to juggle the growing amounts of admin required to keep […]
Understand your own mindset, where it may be holding you back, and the tools and techniques you need to tackle your next challenge.Our mindset shapes everything we think and everything we do. From the brand of pasta we buy, to the top priority business decisions we make. Often these decisions are made for us by […]
Business advisor Angie Taffs delivers this one to one surgery where she will check over and advise on your business plan.An opportunity for a one to one session with qualified business advisor Angie Taffs. Angie will check over and advise on your business plan.About Angie: Angie Taffs’ background is in business management, development and training […]
Learn how to work with your mind and body to maximise productivity without sacrificing your wellbeing.Running a business draws on a number of resources if it’s to run smoothly – but it can only thrive if YOU thrive. No matter how much you try to stretch time, it’s a limited resource that you can’t control. […]
Business advisor Angie Taffs delivers this one to one surgery where she will check over and advise on your business plan.An opportunity for a one to one session with qualified business advisor Angie Taffs. Angie will check over and advise on your business plan.About Angie: Angie Taffs’ background is in business management, development and training […]
Meet some inspiring women in this relaxed and friendly panel event and learn from their experience of starting and running a business.Panellists include: Roshni Mahajan – Aramis Rugby I was born and brought up in India. Indian society is very retrogressive in its approach towards the progression of women. The aggressively patriarchal attitude towards my […]
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