823_UCB_240x170_UG Prospectus 2021_AW_WEB

START UP WHILE YOU STUDY If you dream of being your own boss, we can help you start your adventure in business before you even finish your studies. FIND YOUR INNER ENTREPRENEUR

1,000 + START-UPS SUPPORTED WITH BSEEN SINCE 2010 THE BSEEN PROGRAMME Ready to take your business to the next stage? We’re proud to be a partner of the Birmingham Skills for Enterprise and Employability Network (BSEEN), allowing us to offer further intensive support to help your business grow. • Five-day intensive start-up bootcamp • Business grant to kick-start your company • Tailored mentor to suit your business needs • Networking opportunities and office space

ENTERPRISE HIVE Our dedicated Enterprise Hive offers an array of support to help our budding student entrepreneurs turn their business ideas into a reality, plus we provide unique mentoring with industry professionals and even a start-up grant to get you going. From a host of street food businesses and beauty retailers to founding an online marketplace and an events management company, our staff and services have helped a multitude of fledgling firms to flourish – and yours could be next. HOWWE CAN BACK YOUR BUSINESS • Unlimited one-to-one consultations with Enterprise Hive advisers • Enterprise workshops delivered by experienced professionals • Mentoring from leading firms such as Lloyds Bank • Intensive start-up support through BSEEN

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