Information and advice is available to those interested in self employment or in setting up a new business.
• General information about how to work for yourself.
• Specialist help from Business mentors
• Information about funding a new business
For an initial discussion please contact Phil Williams in Careers on 0113 283 7151, or email p.williams@leedstrinity.ac.uk
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Business Start up Grant - June 2012
The Business Start up Grant programme is open to applications from Leeds Trinity 2012 graduates who have viable business or self-employment propositions. The applicants must evidence the skills needed to develop their business ideas. The programme is funded within the Graduate Entrepreneurship programme. This programme is part funded through the European Regional Development Fund
The Business Start up Grant provides:
- 6 months’ intensive support from Business Advisors
- A grant of £2,400 (£400 per month from August 2012 to January 2013)
- Special group events and mentoring
Initial closing date for applications 2 July
NB. Shortlisted Applicants will present their case to a selection panel on Friday 6th July
Please contact Phil Williams for further information Tel 0113 283 7151 Email p.williams@leedstrinity.ac.uk
Business Start up Grant June 2012 - Application Form
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Funding to start a new business or to work on a self employed basis
The Leeds Trinity University College Proof of Concept fund can provide financial assistance to help students and graduates of Leeds Trinity to establish the feasibility of their business ideas and to develop their ideas. It supports the early stage development of projects that can show commercial potential with awards between £250 and £1000.
Further information and details of how to apply from Phil Williams in Careers, p.williams@leedstrinity.ac.uk Tel 0113 283 7151
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Entrepreneurs Boot Camp
If you have an idea for a new venture but need help getting it into shape we can provide the expert advice you need to get started. You will learn about the practical aspects of starting up such as finance, marketing, business planning and sales and benefit from one-to-one advice from professional advisors.There are only 30 places available ......... contact us now to ensure you don't miss out.
When: 2nd - 5th July 2012
Where: Northern College, Barnsley
Cost: £95 per person, includes accommodation, food and transport
Contact Details: Phil Williams on p.williams@leedstrinity.ac.uk; 0113 283 7151
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Graduate Entrepreneurship Programme
The Business Start up services to students and graduates are organised within the Graduate Entrepreneurship programme. This programme supports and promotes Business Start up in Universities across Yorkshire and Humberside. The programme is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Rise To - the Enterprise Challenge
What is the challenge?
The challenge is a chance to gain essential skills to equip you for the world of work, whilst promoting a worthwhile cause. Teams choose an organisation or person that deserves recognition. They then run a campaign to promote this cause and get as many people as possible to leave thanks messages on their campaign page on www.thanksto.com. The team is run like a mini business with team members assigned specific roles (Team Leader, PR Officer, Marketing Officer, Market Research Officer, Sponsorship Officer, and Sales Officer). Each role has a personal online training programme which helps to guide the members through their offline campaign.
Benefits
- --Develop entrepreneurial and business skills
- --Get spotted by leading firms looking for young talent
- --Add real experience to your CV
- --Help others and your community
- --Win amazing prizes and opportunities, including unique internships and job offers
- --Network with successful entrepreneurs
Sponsorship
There is a £250 fee per team to take part in the Challenge. Each team is responsible for ensuring their fees are covered, and finding a sponsor. This may be an individual, business, or the team themselves. We have a page of tips on how to find a sponsor and some companies ready to sponsor teams that fulfil their criteria.
Mentors
Teams are encouraged to find a mentor to help them through the challenge. The mentor should be a business person or entrepreneur. They will have the experience and skills to guide the team where needed. The mentor will meet with the teams 4 times over the six weeks (once a fortnight) for 2 hours each time and provide support via email. We provide tips on how to find a mentor.
Judges
At the end of the 6 week challenge the campaign page will automatically close. The teams’ performances are then judged by a group of distinguished individuals based on how many thanks messages and page views each team managed to get as well as any other achievements. Judges in 2012 include Tim Campbell, Mike Clare, Julie Meyer and Georgia Arnold.
Prizes and Opportunities
Prizes for the winning team and for individuals who have excelled at their role include cash prizes and unique internships. Team prizes are £2000 for the winning team and £1000 for the runner-up team. Inidividual role winners receive a week shadowing a CEO.
For more information visit: www.riseto.co.uk
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Useful Organisations
Business Link – Practical help, advice and information to businesses in West Yorkshire, including start ups. www.businesslink.gov.uk
Graduate Prospects – information on self employment specifically for graduates. http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/selfemp
Graduates Yorkshire - Online Careers Guidance Service for graduates and postgraduates of Yorkshire Universities and for any graduate wishing develop their career in the region. www.graduatesyorkshire.co.uk
Flying Start - Online resources and community together with access to training. http://flyingstartonline.com/
HMRC – An elearning course introducing Income Tax, National Insurance, business records
and expenses. http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/courses/syob/syob/index.html
