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.
Feedback is so valuable in growing your business and enhancing it, yet often it’s overlooked unless it is harming the business.In this workshop, Clare will be looking at how to capture feedback and why feedback is valuable. You will also learn:How can you use it to promote what you do.How can you use it to […]
Feedback is so valuable in growing your business and enhancing it, yet often it’s overlooked unless it is harming the business.In this workshop, Clare will be looking at how to capture feedback and why feedback is valuable. You will also learn:How can you use it to promote what you do.How can you use it to […]
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 […]
For this 60-minute Zoom session, join James Court as we explore the different ways you can focus on the problem you solve for your customerAbout this EventJoin, Local Enterprise Manager, James Court, from the NatWest Enterprise Team as he guides you through today’s session:Understanding who your customer is vital to ensuring your business operates as […]
You will learn to build processes that allow you to deliver your product or service consistently to meet new customer demands.In today’s next-day delivery culture, clients expect high-quality services delivered in a time-efficient manner. Meeting the customer’s expectations and delivering services on time is a priority for every business. However, this is a lot easier […]
You will learn to build processes and structures that allow you to deliver your product/service consistently to meet new customer demands.In today’s next-day delivery culture, clients expect high-quality services delivered in a time-efficient manner. Meeting the customer’s expectations and delivering services on time is a priority for every business. In this workshop, you will learn […]
Learn how to evolve your product and service offering to take advantage of market trends and demands.Learn how to evolve your product and service offering to take advantage of market trends and demands. Staying ahead of the market before it beats you. In this workshop James White will walk you through the strategies he has […]
Learn methods to manage your finances, ensuring the most growth and the least stress!Do you want to take your financial goals to the next level? Creating the most effective financial plan for your business is a challenging task. In this workshop, James White will cover topics such as: How to identify achievable goals. How to […]
A 60-minute Zoom session, with James CourtAbout this eventPivoting Your Business Model:When so much time and effort (not to mention money) is invested in establishing business models and processes, it can be a very uncomfortable when forced to change. In those situations, our natural reaction is to resist however this can often lead to further […]
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 […]
In this workshop, you will learn to improve efficiency in all areas of your business.There’s the old saying, work smarter not harder! 🧠 One of the easiest ways to see how your business can improve is to hold a mirror up to your existing processes to see what is working and what isn’t. Once you […]
Use the mission and values of your business to build a community around your business. Learn how to retain customers and build your tribe.In our final workshop, we will explore the importance of retaining customers and building a tribe! Us humans are social animals with a need to feel a sense of belonging. The saying […]
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