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Enterprise Nation unveils new platform to deliver the ‘future of business support’

Enterprise Nation has launched a dynamic new platform today, as part of its mission to become the UK’s leading provider of business support. The £2m tech-enabled platform, built with support from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW), will dramatically increase the enterprise support group’s reach and resources to deliver accessible advice,…

Free workshop: ‘Grow Your Business’

Grow Your Business | Wednesday, 14 March 2018 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm | Room G4, Main Building, Grand Parade BOOK FREE NOW Once you’ve got started with your business or social enterprise, how can you make sure it thrives and grows? How can you build a startup that goes on getting better and better results?…

Productivity tips from beepurple speaker Graham Allcott

Author Graham Allcott will be visiting the university on Wednesday 7 March to deliver ‘Get Things Done‘, a masterclass in productivity. The workshop takes place 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm in Room G5, Mithras House, Moulsecoomb and is free to students, graduates and staff on the University of Brighton. Registration is essential. 5 Productivity Ninja…

Make Money Online – Free beepurple workshop

Wednesday 28 February 2018, 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm, Room G5, Mithras House, Moulsecoomb BOOK NOW In a digital world full of entrepreneurial opportunity, how do you find the winning ideas and avoid expensive pitfalls? Join us on Wednesday for a dynamic panel session where we’ll meet four people – two current University of Brighton…

Free workshop: ‘Get Your First Sales’

Wednesday 7 February, 5.30 – 7.30 pm, Mithras House, Moulsecoomb BOOK NOW There are just a few spaces left to book onto beepurple‘s upcoming workshop, Get Your First Sales. Included in this session Get over the common fears and become confident selling; Understand the sales process, including how to generate sales leads; Learn the factors…

Branding for startups – advice from strategic designer Luke Brookes

This is a guest article by Luke Brookes, CEO/Director at Distinct Blueprint. Distinct Blueprint is a strategic brand design agency which helps businesses express their true value, connect with their ideal customers and achieve their goals, giving them a competitive edge within their desired marketplace. Luke is developing his business during a placement year on…

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…