Looking to make money while at Uni?

beepurple, your Student Enterprise team, lead you from your idea to reality in a  three-part workshop series for any student planning to launch a sidehustle or become a freelancer

There are plenty of ways you can earn extra cash while you’re at university apart from working in retail or a pub. You can take a skill, hobby or something you’re passionate about, and turn it into a cash-generating side hustle to run alongside your studies.

Over three sessions, we will offer you expert advice and equip you with valuable skills to rapidly launch a successful sidehustle that can generate some extra money while you study. Who knows, it might even evolve into a more formal business in the future!

The series is relevant to everyone!

This course will be valuable for you if you are planning to launch a sidehustle, become a freelancer, start a brand or create an online shop – no matter what subject you are studying.

What idea could you bring along to develop?

Perhaps you could set up as a personal trainer while studying on a sports-related degree? Or maybe you could earn money from freelancing as a CAD drawer, graphic designer or videographer? If you are studying creative writing or journalism, maybe you could explore becoming a freelance wordsmith or content creator. Or if you are a product designer, artist, or maker, you might have a product you could sell online?

Whether you’ve already started your sidehustle or are still at the ideas stage, there’s plenty of value in attending this workshop series:

Workshop 1: How to get clear on your idea and make a launch plan

Michelle Allen, business mindset coach and founder of Infinite Upstart

Wednesday 21 February, 5:30pm-7:30pm

Michelle will help you map out an idea you have for a business in this practical workshop. You’ll leave the session with a business outline that condenses all the important parts of your idea onto one page, giving you a simple plan for launch.

Book your place for Workshop 1

 

WORKSHOP 2: How to use social media to build your brand and community

Alice Reeves  co-founder of  Hahacreative  and   Joyfully Different

Wednesday 6 March, 5.30-7.30pm

Alice Reeves, branding and marketing expert, will show you how successful marketing of your sidehustle or freelance startup on social media isn’t about great pictures, optimised captions and using the right hashtags. It’s about purpose, community and authenticity.

Book your place for Workshop 2

 

WORKSHOP 3: How to get your first gig or sale

Q&A with local entrepreneurs, freelancers and change makers

Wednesday 24 April, 5.30pm – 7.30pm

In the final session, you will have the chance to meet other students and graduates who have started up their own venture. They’ll share their practical advice and stories with you, and you can ask them any burning questions that you have about running a sidehustle or freelancing.

Book your place for Workshop 3

The workshops are designed to help you get your sidehustle started quickly, moving from idea to action. Places are limited, so make sure you sign up for each workshop as soon as possible.  If you come to all three workshops, you can ‘graduate’ with a certificate!

And questions, message us beepurple@brighton.ac.uk

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