These workshops aim to inform and educate students on how to start-up a business; be self-employed; freelance; and consult while studying.
They are run by the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, who are placed to connect students with Chamber entrepreneurs, access vital funding available to start-ups and offer hands on workshops.
Medway Dates: Friday 2nd February, 9th February, 16th February, 23rd February, 2nd March
Canterbury Dates: Wednesday 31st January, 7th February, 14th February, 21st February, 28th February
Time: 15:00-17:00
Number of hours: 5 x 2hours
Employability Points: 10 points per workshop
Location: Canterbury Campus – to be confirmed, Medway Campus – to be confirmed
Book Here: https://www.kent.ac.uk/enterprise/hub/workshops.html [1]
Learning Outcomes
The workshops have been structured so that all students who are interested in freelancing or being self-employed can feel confident that they’ll walk away with valuable information. By the end of this course, students should be able to;
- Pitch a business idea
- Understand the finances, legalities and processes for starting up a business
- Identify a suitable structure for a business plan
- Generate a business idea,
- Test a business idea
- Develop marketing research
- Understandsales processes
- Pricing
- Plan cash flow
- Know tax, insurance and VAT requirements
- Understand the elements of a business plan