Starting Your Own Business

23 - 24 March 2009

This two day course identifies and demystifies the factors key to successfully starting your own business. It will provide you with a framework for moving forward and with advice and resources for now and the future.

It is designed as an introduction to market research, legal issues, business planning, cashflow forecasting and sources of finance. There will also be the opportunity to take part in a fast paced business activity!

This course is delivered by small business advisers and young entrepreneurs.

2009 speakers included:

• Alexander Fairfax – Jeanie Media
• Sara Murray – Buddi
• Sally Broom - Your Safe Planet
• Tim Williams - JetSleeper
• Joana Behari - Home Jane
• Tom Morgan & Jenny Hunter - The Adventurists
• British Library
• HM Revenue and Customs
• Barclays

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Please note that to take part, you must be a student or graduate and already have a business idea.

Venue
This course will be held at The University of London, Stewart House, 32 Russell Square, London, WC1B 5DN

If you have any questions please refer to the frequently asked questions or email us.

Stewart House has full wheelchair access. If you require any special assistance (including induction loops or large print materials) please let us know in advance and we will do our utmost to facilitate your access to this event. Contact us at cs@careers.lon.ac.uk or on 020 7863 6042 to discuss arrangements.

Cost
£42 - current students from colleges within The Careers Group, University of London Consortium and members of GradClub. £84 - All other participants

Cheques should be made payable to the University of London.

You should be informed within two weeks from receipt of your application whether you have been given a place on the course. All applicants who are not successful will be given a full refund. PLEASE NOTE: There is an administration charge of 10% of the total booking on all cancellations and refunds cannot be given after 5pm on 17 March.

How to apply
Download a registration form below.