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Free event: ‘Grow Your Network’

beepurple is excited to present ‘Grow Your Network’, which takes place on Wednesday 8 November at Grand Parade campus (5.30 pm – 7.30 pm, Room G4, Main Building). Booking is essential. This panel event features four diverse speakers all sharing their tips, experiences and unique approaches to professional networking. It’s free to students, graduates and…

Graduate entrepreneur: Sarah Gillings, founder of U CAN Spray

This article is one of a series of interviews with graduate entrepreneurs. beepurple is the university’s entrepreneurship support service. Name: Sarah Gillings AKA S.o.S Subject studied: Inclusive Arts Practice MA Year of graduation: 2015 Business name: U CAN Spray CIO Website: www.ucanspray.org Describe your business U CAN Spray CIO is the UK’s first dedicated spray-painting…

Turn Your Ideas into Reality workshop beepurple

Free workshop: ‘Turn Your Ideas into Reality’

Wednesday 11 October 2017, 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm, Room G4, Main Building, Grand Parade Students, graduates and staff – FREE Book here Guests – £20 Book here Learn how to generate and analyse entrepreneurial ideas at beepurple’s first training workshop of 2017/18. In this interactive session you’ll not only discover the ideation process –…

Graduate entrepreneur: Tink Taylor, founder of dotmailer

This article is one of a series of interviews with graduate entrepreneurs. beepurple is the university’s entrepreneurship support service.

Graduate entrepreneur: Simon Hempenstall, co-founder of Why Bother Cleaning

This article is one of a series of interviews with graduate entrepreneurs. beepurple is the university’s entrepreneurship support service.

Co-working space for artists – competition opportunity

SPACES Brighton is a brand new building featuring co-working space, serviced offices, meeting rooms and a terrace with sea views opening up at the end of August this year. SPACES, originating from the Netherlands, features bright and modern interiors where statement pieces of furniture meet cool and stylish design, creating an exciting place to do…

Graduate entrepreneur: Beki Gowing, founder of Print & Press, London

This article is one of a series of interviews with University of Brighton graduate entrepreneurs. beepurple is the university’s entrepreneurship support service. Name: Beki Gowing Subject studied: Textile Design with Business Studies Year of graduation: 2013 Business name: Print & Press, London Website: www.printandpresslondon.co.uk Describe your business Print & Press, London is a digital fabric…

Graduate entrepreneur: Jeffrey Cronkshaw, founder of LanciaConsult

This article is one of a series of interviews with University of Brighton graduate entrepreneurs. beepurple is the university’s entrepreneurship support service. Name: Jeffrey Cronkshaw Subject studied: BA(Hons) Computing & Information Systems Year of graduation: 1998 Business name: LanciaConsult Website: www.lanciaconsult.com Describe your business in a few sentences In a nutshell, we are a senior…

Graduate entrepreneur: Nicky Edwards, founder of A Step At A Time

This article is one of a series of interviews with University of Brighton graduate entrepreneurs. beepurple is the university’s entrepreneurship support service. Name: Nicola Edwards Subject studied: Ba (hons) Professional Studies of Learning & Development, EYPS Year of graduation: 2009 Business name: A Step at a Time & The Adventures of Brian Website: www.astepatatime.org.uk –…

Graduate entrepreneur: Lesley Clarke, founder of Lesley Clarke Synthetic Phonics

This article is one of a series of interviews with University of Brighton graduate entrepreneurs. beepurple is the university’s entrepreneurship support service. Name: Lesley Clarke Subject studied: BEd (Hons) Year of graduation: 1991 Business name: Lesley Clarke Website: www.lesleyclarkesyntheticphonics.co.uk Describe your business in a few sentences? I am a literacy consultant, specialising in the teaching…

How to find funding for your business

This is a guest article by David Friel, Founder of Entrepreneur Handbook. Entrepreneur Handbook is an expert advice and information platform for entrepreneurs which David founded whilst at university. He also loves tea, sailing and working too much. When it comes to raising finance for small businesses, there is often a presumption that the only…

How to use a Business Model Canvas

The Business Model Canvas is a popular modern planning tool for start-ups. It’s just a single sheet divided into nine key subject areas. For many, it’s a simple and quick alternative to the traditional business plan template. Got a business idea? Use the Canvas to analyse it. It can bring clarity and confidence. It will…

Entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to win prizes

Credit: Philip Bedford A portable painting device which allows wheelchair users to express themselves through art was chosen as the winning idea in the Santander University of Brighton Ideas Competition 2017. The painting device, called ‘enABall’, was invented by product design students Benjamin Taylor, Benson Pocock, Pete Barr, George McPherson and Eli Heath. Judges awarded…

The LanciaConsult Growth Grant Fund for Students and Alumni

Thanks to the support of LanciaConsult, the Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement office is delighted to announce that there is a new grants pot worth £8,000 per annum for students and alumni from any University of Brighton degree who have already set up a technology-based/digital/software/mobile app-based private or social venture, and who are now seeking to…

Win £500 in the Breakthrough Awards 2017

We are delighted to announce details of the University of Brighton’s Breakthrough Awards 2017. These unique awards are made possible through the generosity of our alumni, Harvey Goldsmith OBE, JC Reid and Roger Cowdrey. Read on to find out more about these opportunities to have your work recognised and rewarded. The Harvey Goldsmith Breakthrough Awards…

The best apps to help you go freelance

Whether you’re exploring freelancing as a way of earning some spare cash or considering a full-time freelance career, you’ll need to use every method available to save time and money. In this guest post for beepurple by Lauren Wise, content writer for Pandle, you’ll discover some of the apps that can help. Hootsuite As a…

Brighton graduate Richard kick-starts his bag business

Brighton alumnus and beepurple member Richard Simmonite has launched a crowdfunding campaign to bring his latest product to market. It’s a 5-in-1 shape-shifting convertible bag called ‘Hybe‘. The innovative carrier is available in five different colour schemes and a choice of 100% cotton or polyester. Designer Richard says: “We are strong believers that less…

Graduate business founder shares his tips

Mark Oakden studied Building Engineering and Management at the University of Brighton, graduating in 1996. Here he tells beepurple – the university’s entrepreneurship support service – about his career journey after graduation and how he came to launch his own business, Branching Out Adventures. “After university I took a gap year and did some travelling…

Free workshop: ‘Getting Your First Sales’ – limited spaces

Wednesday 15 March, 5.30 – 7.30 pm, Mithras House, Moulsecoomb BOOK NOW There are just a few spaces left to book onto beepurple‘s upcoming workshop, Getting Your First Sales. Included in this session: Learn how to sell on value, not time Discover how create a sales funnel Identify your ‘low hanging fruit’ Find out how to…

Free workshop: learn how to grow your network

Growing Your Network Wednesday 22 February, 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm, Mithras House, Moulsecoomb Book now Image: moo.com You don’t need to wait for business cards to start building your professional reach. Come along to beepurple‘s FREE specialist Growing Your Network workshop and discover how to get the most out of networking. Book now to attend – it’s free…