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 and time | Link |
| Marketing/Market Research for Business Start-Ups | Wednesday 29 January 2025, 12.30–14.30 | Click to Book |
| Business Planning | Wednesday 5 February 2025, 12.30–14.30 | Click to Book |
| Legal and Intellectual Property Advice for Business Start-Ups | Wednesday 19 February 2025, 12.30–14.30 | Click to Book |
| The Journey of a Successful Entrepreneur | Wednesday 26 February 2025, 12.30–14.30 | Click to Book |
| Website Design and Optimisation | Wednesday 19 March 2025, 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 – Semester 2
In addition to the online workshops, we also host a series of virtual Q&A sessions throughout the academic year.
| Title | Date and time | Link |
| Marketing / Market Research | Wednesday 5 February 2025, 15.00–15.30 | Click to Book |
| Business Planning | Wednesday 12 February 2025, 15.00–15.30 | Click to Book |
| The Journey of a Successful Entrepreneur | Wednesday 19 March 2025, 15.00–15.30 | Click to Book |
| Website Design and Optimisation | Tuesday 26 March 2025, 15.00–15.30 | Click to Book |