Enterprise and starting a business (Spark)
Enterprise and starting a business
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Thinking about starting a business or freelancing? Our award-winning business advice service, Spark, can help you. It’s free to all University of Leeds students and graduates.
Book an appointment with a specialist business advisor or register for Spark services to find out more about how Spark can help you.
How Spark can help
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Business advice and mentoring
Get free, confidential one-to-one advice from our in-house mentors or external specialists.
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Business start-up workshops
Explore our range of in-person and online workshops for new start-ups and freelancers.
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Business competitions
Enter our business competitions for a chance to win a range of prizes.
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Enterprise Scholarships
Access funding, training and mentoring in a supportive environment with an Enterprise Scholarship.
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Financial support
Find out about the types of financial support available to business start-ups.
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Business start-up resources
Explore our handy business planning templates and helpful websites.
Case studies
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What is Spark?
Watch students and graduates talk about the businesses they’ve set up with the help of Spark.
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Student business case studies
Be inspired by the range of successful businesses students have set up with advice and funding from Spark.