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Danielle pictured centre with Phil Green and Ruth Maddison of MDHUB

Graduate’s business growing fast with top support

A University of Brighton graduate is galloping to success since appearing in the university’s annual startup contest. Horse-riding entrepreneur Danielle Reynolds, 24, launched an equestrian fashion business on the back of her win in The Santander University of Brighton Ideas Competition. Now she is working with a high-level business growth network, MDHUB, to expand the…

Meet Lucy Jamieson – textile design entrepreneur at Artemisia Designs

Graduate Lucy Jamieson studied Visual Culture at the University of Brighton. She is now based in York and is in the early stages of establishing Artemisia Designs, a textile design startup. Here she shares with beepurple the story of her entrepreneurial journey so far… Tell us about your work leading up to the creation of Artemisia…

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Enter the Santander University of Brighton Ideas Competition 2018

Win £2000 and turn your idea into reality! Do you have an idea for a new product, service or community project? Now’s your chance to make it happen! The Santander University of Brighton Ideas Competition is open to all students and graduates of the university. It aims to reward innovation, and turn great ideas into…

Free event: TedX speaker Roger Cowdrey’s ‘Preparing for Your Journey Into the Unknown’

Preparing for Your Journey Into the Unknown A talk about entrepreneurship with TedX speaker Roger Cowdrey International business consultant, writer and motivational speaker, Roger Cowdrey, will visit the University of Brighton to speak to students and graduates about entrepreneurship. This unique lecture takes place on Monday 4 December (4 pm to 6 pm) in Room…

Free event: ‘Starting Up: Top Tips from Entrepreneurs’

To celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week, beepurple welcomes back four University of Brighton graduates to share their unique startup stories. Join us on Wednesday 15 November (5.30 pm – 8.00 pm) at Edward Street to discuss entrepreneurship, get top business tips and discover the highs and lows of starting your own venture. The event is free…

Free accountancy advice from professionals – book your place

Image credit: CC by WOCinTech Chat To mark Global Entrepreneurship Week, beepurple is offering a free one-to-one consultancy with a qualified accountant from top local firm Plus Accounting. We have a limited number of appointments to offer to students, graduates or University of Brighton staff who are involved in developing a business, charity or social…

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…

Your Careers Service online – changing up a storm for 17/18

Yes indeedy, it’s taken some doing (and then some more doing) but the new Careers site is out there for your perusal and (hopefully) pleasure. Based on feedback from your good selves we’ve restructured and rearranged to make all the cool stuff available with a swipe and a tap – like this… Deciding what career…

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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…

Careers Service website has moved house. Check out our flashy new digs…

“walking through an empty house, tears in my eyes…” …okay, maybe that’s a overdoing it a little, but anyone currently clearing out a year or more of junk in preparation for a move will know how much fun that can be. Spare a thought for the poor suffering Careers Service (mostly me *preen preen*) who…

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…