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.
Come along and meet with the Digital Enablement for SME's (DESME) project team and find out what funding and free training you can tap into. 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 programme can help […]
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 […]
If you want to get to grips with time management and organisation, this is the workshop for you!In today's market, time is valued much more than money. Entrepreneurship should be giving you more flexibility and better work/life balance, but it’s not! What's gone wrong?Being able to get a grip on your time management, planning and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Meet like-minded entrepreneurs with businesses with a turnover of 50k to 500k and begin to unpack the basics of scaling your enterprise.Business to Boardroom is a FREE 10-week course designed for businesses with a turnover of between £50k and £500k that are looking to expand their growth.In this workshop, you will learn how to build […]
Meet like-minded entrepreneurs and begin to unpack the steps of scaling your enterprise.Business to Boardroom is a FREE 10-week course designed for small businesses that are looking to expand their growth.In this workshop, you will learn how to build on the success have had and start to plan where you want it to go. You […]
Your perception & reality may be worlds apart so how do you know your research is telling you what you need to know, not just what you want?Your perception and reality may be worlds apart so how do you know your research is telling you what you need to know not just what you want […]
Your perception & reality may be worlds apart so how do you know your research is telling you what you need to know, not just what you want?Your perception and reality may be worlds apart so how do you know your research is telling you what you need to know not just what you want […]
Discover the tools & resources, available in Devon and across the UK's Business & IP Centre Network, to help you start your market researchUnderstanding 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 in […]
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 […]
Do you want to improve communication with your clients, co-workers and wider business? This is the masterclass you need!Do you want to improve communication with your clients, co-workers and wider business? Being able to communicate, plan, delegate and negotiate properly – whether you work for yourself or an established business – is an essential skill […]
What is so iconic about that little NIKE tick? Or the little metalic apple, on the back of your phone? Learn the secrets of branding!Business to Boardroom is a FREE 10-week course designed for businesses with a turnover of between £50k and £500k that are looking to expand their growth.Winning new business is driven by […]
In this session we will cover who do you need to engage with to enable your business to grow.In your business, you’ll need to manage relationships with suppliers, customers, business support etc. but you’ll also need to invest in building and managing new relationships and ultimately end some. So how do you do that effectively […]
In this session we will cover who do you need to engage with to enable your business to grow.In your business, you’ll need to manage relationships with suppliers, customers, business support etc. but you’ll also need to invest in building and managing new relationships and ultimately end some. So how do you do that effectively […]
Discover the GrantFinder database: find the funding you need to help your business or charity thrive. This week at Exeter's Pop-Up LibraryWhether 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 […]
You will learn the key principles of success in sales, and how to develop this into a long-term strategy to ensure continued growth.In order to even start a sales conversation in the first place, you need to have a clear picture of what your business identity is, what your story is, and why anyone should […]
Start-up guides, market research, competitor info & statistics - discover the business info available thro your libraryDiscover the wealth of information available to support you and your small/start-up business, through Business & IP Centre Devon, in this informal session in Exeter Pop-Up Library.We'll look atStart-Up GuidesMarket Research guides StatisticsCompetitor information... and more!BookingJoin us in Exeter […]
Businesses struggle to get their marketing right, there are several reasons for that and in this workshop, Clare will discuss best practisesClare will discuss with you some marketing pitfalls you may want to avoid. You’ll also explore with Clare how you can build a marketing plan that works for you for both inbound and outbound […]
Businesses struggle to get their marketing right, there are several reasons for that and in this workshop, Clare will discuss best practisesClare will discuss with you some marketing pitfalls you may want to avoid. You’ll also explore with Clare how you can build a marketing plan that works for you for both inbound and outbound […]
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 […]
Learn how to apply the secret principles of the world's most successful businesses in any small business** If you are unable to join us in Exeter Library, this is a fantastic opportunity to join us on this incredibly popular session, online. **Are you trying to start or grow an independent business but don’t know which […]
In this workshop, you will learn how to build watertight contracts that will protect your business as it grows.Once business has been won, it is key that it is delivered in a way that safeguards your organisation. In this workshop, you will learn how to build watertight contracts that will protect your business and put […]
This workshop will help you focus on the experience you want to give your customers.We will uncover why customer experience is key and how you can create the journey you want by putting the customer at the heart of what you do. Clare will help you identify what you want your customers to say about […]
This workshop will help you focus on the experience you want to give your customers.We will uncover why customer experience is key and how you can create the journey you want by putting the customer at the heart of what you do. Clare will help you identify what you want your customers to say about […]
For this 60-minute Zoom session, join the Business Builder team as we explore the Business Model Canvas.About this Event Before the days of Google Maps and Sat-Nav systems, we had the fold-out Michellin. If you were lost on the road, you pulled over, opened the map, found where you started and found where your desired […]
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