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Enterprise Skills Series

A series of eight seminars during the autumn term provides an overview of the basics of what you need to know to start up a business. Topics range from the attitudes and essential qualities of an entrepreneur, to the particulars that will ensure you stay out of trouble. Learn how to write a business plan and even try out your skills on a computer simulation game.

What is the 'Enterprise Skills Series'?

The Enterprise Skills Series is an annual event that takes place in the autumn term for eight weeks.  The aim of the seminars is to raise awareness on entrepreneurship and provide students with an overview of business and the technicalities of setting up a business.  The seminars are very interactive and provide participants with the opportunity to learn in a close knit group and network with each other as well as industry professionals invited in to deliver key topics.  Each seminar lasts for 3 hours on a Wednesday afternoon, starting at 2pm and finishing at 5pm in the Business School. Some light refreshments are provided for participants.

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Is the 'Enterprise Skills Series' for me?

Can you answer yes to any one of the following? If yes, then you should come along.

  • Are you a University of Birmingham student?
  • Have you started a business?
  • Are you thinking about starting a business or going freelance?
  • Would you like some enterprise skills to boost your employability?
  • Do you run a charity, society or social enterprise?
  • Meet like-minded people?

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What are the benefits?

  • Increase your knowledge in enterprise and entrepreneurship
  • Meet and network with industry professionals
  • Receive first hand advice and information
  • Earn points towards your PSA
  • It’s absolutely free

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Applying

If you are interested in attending the Enterprise Skills Series 2010 please email ei@contacts.bham.ac.uk. Sign up will be online, details will be available closer to the Series.

  • All sessions are completely FREE
  • A fully refundable £60 cheque deposit is required to secure a place once you have registered online. Cheques are to be made payable to 'University of Birmingham' for all eight sessions.
  • Cheques are returned after attending any six sessions.
  • Places are limited - to avoid disappointment, book as early as possible.
  • If this course becomes 'Sold Out', please email ei@contacts.bham.ac.uk to join the reserve list.
  • Please see the programme for seminar room number and seminar topics details. 

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