Start-up Workshops

Spark workshops are now being delivered in person and online giving you a more convenient method of accessing vital information. 

Welcome to the Spark workshops - Classroom Based & Online

Introduction

This series of workshops is designed not only to give students and graduates of the University of Leeds an insight into what running their own business will be like, but also to provide you with very practical advice and tips for dealing with the things you will encounter when thinking about, and commencing, a new commercial venture.

CLASSROOM BASED WORKSHOP PROGRAMME

By following the links below, current students can book Spark workshops.


Venue: Helix, Level 7, EC Stoner

Title Date & Time Link
Thinking About Starting Your Own Business Wednesday 09th October 2024, 12.30-14.30 Click to Book
Applying for an Enterprise Scholarship  Wednesday 09th October 2024, 14.30-15.15 Click to Book
AI for Start-Ups  Wednesday 16th October 2024, 12.30-14.30 Click to Book
Business Planning  Wednesday 23rd October 2024, 12.30-14.30 Click to Book
TikTok for Business  Wednesday 30th October 2024 12.30-14.30 Click to Book
Market Research & The Journey of a Successful Entrepreneur Wednesday 6th November 2024, 12.30-14.30 Click to Book
Business Finance & Cashflow Wednesday 13th November 2024, 12.30-14.30 Click to Book
Website Design & Optimisation  Wednesday 20th November 2024, 12.30 – 14.30 Click to Book
Social Media for Business  Wednesday 27th November 2024, 12.30-14.30 Click to Book

 

ONLINE WORKSHOP PROGRAMME

If you are unable to make the in-person workshops or would prefer to watch them online, recorded versions are also available 24/7 by registering via the link below. You will then be sent login details to your email address within 48 hours. From then on, the workshops will be available for you to access at any time of day or night and are available throughout the year. They are in short bite size chunks, easy to digest and follow, and you can dip in and out of them at your own pace.

Click to book!

 

Online Q&A Sessions – Summer 2024

In addition to the online workshops, we also host a series of virtual Q&A sessions throughout the academic year.

Title Date & Time Link
Business Planning Wednesday 10th July 2024 15.00-15.30 Click to Book 
Website Design & Optimisation Wednesday 17th July 2024 15.00-15.30 Click to Book 
The Journey of a Successful Entrepreneur Wednesday 24th July 2024 14.00-14.30 Click to Book 
Applying for an Enterprise Scholarship Tuesday 15th October 2024, 15.00 - 15.30 Click to Book
Business Planning Wednesday 30th October 2024, 15.00 - 15.30 Click to Book
TikTok for Business  Wednesday 6th November 2024 15.00-15.30 Click to Book
Market Research Wednesday13th November 2024, 15.00 - 15.30 Click to Book
The Journey of a Successful Entrepreneur Wednesday 20th November 2024, 15.00 - 15.30 Click to Book
Website Design & Optimisation Wednesday 27th November 2024, 15.00 - 15.30 Click to Book