Posted by SIB on Feb 11, 2010 in
Opportunities The newly opened Coleshill business centre is opening its doors to all budding entrepreneurs who are thinking of starting their own business or recently started and need some support. Coventry University will be hosting the first of many one day events at the Coleshill Business Centre based in the Town Hall. The idea is to give people advice guidance and encouragement to take that first step. Centre Manager Kathryn Stewart explained ‘the centre is at the heart of Coleshill to help support Coleshill people who want to take that first step into starting their own business. We are offering a one day workshop on Friday 19th February or Friday 5th March which will cover all you need to know to help you start your own business or if you have just opened your business it is always a good opportunity to meet fellow entrepreneurs and pick up any top tips you may have missed from the workshop business advisers ‘ she expanded ‘ over recent years we have helped 100’s of people set up a vast range of businesses from life style to high tech – this is Coleshill’s turn to really join forces with us as a business centre and Coventry University to take advantage of the support systems we are offering.’
The interactive and informative workshop will be covering topics such as access to finance, intellectual property rights and those critical steps you need to consider when starting your own business. A range of speakers will be giving out advice and guidance during the day and is a really good opportunity for all those who are interested and need some help to go a long and find out more information and what services are on offer at the business centre to help from funding to networking to meeting the right people at the right time. The workshop is only for a limited number of places to ensure the business advisers have time to spend with each individual who attends.
If you are interested in this opportunity places are strictly limited to the first 8 people so you need to book your place as soon as possible on the 19th February or 5th March. For more information please contact Kathryn on 07974 984965 or email kstewart@cad.coventry.ac.uk
Posted by SIB on Feb 10, 2010 in
News The Institute of Applied Entrepreneurship (IAE) is currently reviewing the services it offers to clients and would appreciate it if you can assist by completing a short questionnaire, it should only take two minutes to complete. We will also assess the information provided and should we identify any relevant support packages for which you may be eligible, we may contact you using the details provided.
To complete the survey, please click on the link below:
http://tinyurl.com/iaesurvey
Posted by SIB on Feb 2, 2010 in
News Award-winning Coventry University is to offer 30 Enterprise Scholarships to students looking to go to university next year (2010/11).
Coventry was named “Enterprising University of the Year” on Friday at the Midlands Business Awards 2010.
The scholarships are worth £4,500 over three years and aimed at students who wish to start up their own business and can demonstrate that they have been actively involved in young enterprise at college or sixth form.
Over the past three years, Coventry University has helped more than 30 students from a wide range of backgrounds to start, grow and develop their businesses.
Matthew Perkins, currently a third year scholarship student said:
“When I came to Coventry University I was awarded an Enterprise Scholarship which has been renewed each of my three academic years. The scholarship fund was a great help in the early days when I was starting my businesses. I have continued to invest the funds each year in the businesses and it has helped me to develop and grow them in a way which would not have been possible without a scholarship.
“The advice and support available from the University has been as valuable as the funding.”
Coventry University has a reputation for supporting new student business ventures having previously been Highly Commended and short listed at the Times Higher awards in 2008 and 2009 for the Entrepreneurial University of the year.
Dr Joan Lockyer, Principal Lecture at the Institute of Applied Entrepreneurship, said:
“Coventry University has created an environment in which students can develop and explore their creativity and enterprise skills.
“The financial support provided through the scholarship scheme and the other support mechanisms we offer can provide the kick start needed to bring a great idea into reality”.
The Institute of Applied Entrepreneurship at Coventry University (IAE) is home to all enterprise and entrepreneurship activities at Coventry University. The Institute offers the region – and its students, graduates and staff – a broad range of entrepreneurial support and services for every level and stage of business start-up and growth.
The BA/BSc degrees in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship offer a unique combination of theoretical content and advice from experienced entrepreneurs and the opportunity to start an individual or group venture. The students on the course can enhance their skills and experience the real world of business.
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For more information regarding the scholarship and an application form please call the Institute on 024 7623 6001 or email David Wick at dwick@cad.coventry.ac.uk
Posted by SIB on Jan 22, 2010 in
Opportunities After our last fantastic speaker Fil Adams-Mercer, we had to find someone good for our next meeting – so we have Mask-Arade. Mask-Arade have been seen on the BBC’s Dragons Den and their products featured on ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent.
So why not come along, Thursday 28th Jan in the Riley Lounge (Richard Crossman Building) at 6pm. As always we have some world famous SIB curry for you and your friends to enjoy. Download this PDF for directions.
Spread the word around and invite your friends along. Please RSVP either on the Facebook group or just email shill@cad.coventry.ac.uk
Posted by SIB on Dec 8, 2009 in
News Global Enterprise week saw the annual Phoenix Den business pitch competition at the University. The students had only 2 minutes to pitch there business idea to a panel of judges who were looking for students who had passion about their idea, and the skills needed to turn the business into reality.
The first prize of £1,000 was awarded to Lee Betts with the runners up prizes being awarded to Richard Burridge, Maureen Bennett and Joe Verlaque. That’s not all, Lee and Maureen were also recommended for a SPEEd grant which is worth over £4,000 to help them start up.
If you have an business idea which you want to develop further, why don’t you pop in to the Institute of Applied Entrepreneurship to see how we can help you. The Institute is based on the first floor of the Student Centre.
For more information around how the Institute can help please visit www.studentsinbusiness.org, the home of the Students in Business society at the University.
