Summing up 2018
Bigger and better workshops For Autumn 2018 we introduced a lot more workshops, more than we had ever run before and boy, did the team feel it. Our diaries have been ram-packed but the mentors [...]
Advice From an Entrepreneur (or three)
This week we had three incredible, local entrepreneurs at our networking event sharing their journeys. We had Salma Chaudry from The Halal Cosmetics Company, Kieran Fletcher of Funda and Karen Livesey of Child Sexual Exploitation [...]
20 Freelance Jobs You Can Do Whilst Studying
Did you know that 8% of students throughout the UK work for themselves whilst studying? The average student entrepreneur makes £253 a month, which isn't bad for casual work! If you're looking for part-time work that [...]
5 Good Places to Mine Great Business Ideas
Pragmatic. Logical. Charismatic. You’re pretty sure you could manage a business and do it properly too. It sounds like a lot of fun, but you don’t want to be tied to someone else’s dream – [...]
How to Manage Your Own Business Alongside Additional Employment
The Metaphorical Kitchen You’re at the cooker, all hobs aflame. On one hob, you have a one-pot casserole. It requires maintenance and attention, but you’re following a recipe and there’s guidance if you need it. [...]
Building Relationships with Local Businesses
There are many reasons why we should be looking to build lasting relationships with local businesses. Once you stop treating local companies as competitors looking to steal your customers, you will find that there’s a [...]
Propeller Networking July – Enterprise Support for You and Your Students
With most students back in their hometowns during the summer months, July’s Propeller Network event focused on staff members. Enterprising is not just about starting a business – it’s about understanding, thinking like a business [...]
How To Finance Your Start-up
Your business idea seemed solid. You know what your product is and who you’re going to sell to. You’ve planned out the manufacturing, the marketing and even have a good idea of your financial trajectory, [...]