FlyingStart University of Central Lancashire Mentoring Programme

The FlyingStart Programme is an invaluable practical and hands-on introduction to getting your business started. Throughout the programme there are several sessions ran to provide you with essential knowledge to launch your enterprise. Networking is an integral part of a business; therefore at the programme we get you networked by introducing you to a personal mentor who will work with you for the next 12 months. Furthermore you will be able to practise the concept of networking with the other participants throughout the duration of the programme. You will also have access to an extended network of individuals who can help you through the business start-up process as well as the potential to be connected to local support organisations.

Specific Benefits

This Programme is designed to ensure:

• you understand how you will make money from your enterprise;
• you get detailed training and input on financial issues and decisions; and
• you receive detailed information about the practical aspects of business.
• you have basic understanding of networking ? its importance and value to business, how they can develop their business networks;
• you establish and develop appropriate and practical links into regional and national networks so that you are able to access business support;
• you and your mentor establish a comfortable working relationship and that you receive on-to-one mentoring support during the Programme;
• you get detailed training and input on financial issues and decisions.

Entry Requirements

Northwest based students, post graduates and graduates of up to 5 years on. Any one who has a business concept or idea which they would like to develop and launch in the Northwest within 12 months is encouraged to apply.

Duration

Tue, 16, March 2010

Start Time

09:00

End Time

18:00

Associated University

University of Central Lancashire

Agenda

09:00-18:00 One Day Programme consitiing of workshops on Marketing, Business Planning, Finance and Taxes followed by specialist mentoring sessions to help develop your business. The Programme will be followed on by 12 months of mentoring for all participants

Number of Places

Limited

Application Deadline

05-Mar-2010

Funding/ Costs

FREE

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