Start-up Workshops

Spark workshops are now being delivered in person again 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 workshop series via Careerweb.


Venue: Helix

Title Date & Time Link
Marketing / Market Research – XR Classroom Wednesday 31st January 2024, 12.30-14.30 Click to Book
Business Planning – XR Classroom Wednesday 07th February 2024, 12.30-14.30 Click to Book
Website Design & Optimisation – Flexible Classroom Wednesday 21st February 2024, 12.30 – 14.30 Click to Book
The Journey of a Successful Entrepreneur – Flexible Classroom Wednesday 28th February 2024, 12.30 - 14.30 Click to Book
Law - Flexible Classroom Wednesday 06th March 2024, 12.30 – 14.30 Click to Book
After Business Planning Next Steps – XR Classroom Tuesday 12th March 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 - Winter 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
Marketing / Market Research Wednesday 07th February 2024, 15.00 - 15.30 Click to Book
Business Planning Wednesday 14th February 2024, 15.00 - 15.30 Click to Book
Website Design and Optimisation Wednesday 28th February 2024, 15.00 - 15.30 Click to Book
The Journey of a Successful Entrepreneur Wednesday 06th March 2024, 15.00 - 15.30 Click to Book
After Business planning - Next Steps! Wednesday 13th March 2024, 15.00 - 15.30 Click to Book