South Bank Works Cohort

Welcome to your website designed to support your passion and help you - and your idea - thrive.

YOUR RESOURCE CENTRE

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Validate Your Idea

Join the masterclasses, masterminds, mentoring sessions, and milestone assessments in 2024.

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1-2-1 Support

Book an appointment to get personal support.

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Competitions

Test your idea, get feedback, win £.

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Start-Up Fund

£500 for your new business – on us. Get reimbursed for costs associated with your business.

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Tell Your Story

Inspire others. Find connections for your start-up.

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Validate Sprint

October - December 2024

Confirm and verify your idea with scheduled milestones, masterminds, and masterclasses, plus take advantage of ongoing personalised mentoring and community networking opportunities.

Download the Validate Sprint schedule

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Mastermind Every Week
South Bank Works
Get together with your community and check-in on your weekly goals.
View the Mastermind Presentation
Mentoring & Coaching Throughout the Week
In Person or Online
Book 1-2-1 advice and coaching session with a member of the Enterprise Team.
Induction Day Mon., 7 Oct.,
South Bank Works + Zoom
Setting You Up For Success
Download the Induction Day Presentation
Download the Milestones Presentation
Download the Milestones Exercise
Masterclass Mon., 14 Oct., 10 - 12
South Bank Works + Zoom
Discovering Your Customer
Download the Discovering Your Customer Presentation
Download the Discovering Your Customer Exercise
Watch the Masterclass Recording
Mentorship Wed., 16 Oct., 2 - 5
South Bank Works
Appointments with Peter Harrington
Masterclass Mon., 21 Oct., 10 - 12
South Bank Works + Zoom
Validating Your Customer
Download the Validating Your Customer Presentation
Download the Validating Your Customer Exercise
Watch the Masterclass Recording
Dynamic Brainstorming Mon., 21 Oct., 1 - 3
South Bank Works + Zoom
Entrepreneurs: The Secret Of Standing Out From The Crowd
This workshop will replace the Masterminds session this week.
Download the The Secret Of Standing Out From The Crowd Presentation
Watch the Workshop Recording
Mentorship Wed., 23 Oct., 1 - 2
South Bank Works
Appointments with Neil Harrington
Masterclass Mon., 28 Oct., 10 - 12
South Bank Works + Zoom
Business Models
Download the Business Model Presentation
Download the Business Models Exercise
Watch the Masterclass Recording
Masterclass Mon., 4 Nov., 10 - 12
South Bank Works + Zoom
Your Entrepreneur Identity
Download the Entrepreneur Identity Presentation
Masterclass Mon., 11 Nov., 10 - 12
South Bank Works + Zoom
Practical Ways To Get Your First Two Customers
Trip Wed.-Thur., 13-14 Nov.
London ExCel
UK Business Show
Demo Day Mon., 18 Nov.
South Bank Works + Zoom
Meet The Founders
Masterclass Mon., 25 Nov., 10 - 12
South Bank Works + Zoom
How To Package Your Value As A Business
Mentorship Wed., 27 Nov., 11:30 - 2:30
South Bank Works
Appointments with Michael Buckworth
Booking through Careers Hub
Masterclass Mon., 2 Dec., 10 - 12
South Bank Works + Zoom
Marketing With No Budget
Masterclass Mon., 9 Dec., 10 - 12
South Bank Works + Zoom
Is Your Business Worth Doing?
Masterclass Mon., 16 Dec., 10 - 12
South Bank Works + Zoom
Business Model Canvas Variants And Actionable One-Page Business Plans

BUILD SPRINT

Looking Ahead | January - April 2025

Gain confidence in setting up the foundations of a successful business start-up, freelance offer, social enterprise, or side hustle.

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Create Lab Mon., 20 Jan., 10 - 12
South Bank Works + Zoom
Creating Your Brand and Visual Identity In A Day
Create Lab Mon., 27 Jan., 10 - 12
South Bank Works + Zoom
Creating Your Website In A Day
Masterclass Mon., 3 Feb., 10 - 12
South Bank Works + Zoom
Getting Out Of Jail For Free "Preparing For Directorship"
Masterclass Mon., 10 Feb., 10 - 12
South Bank Works + Zoom
Social Media Selling And Paid Advertisements
Demo Day Mon., 17 Feb.
South Bank Works + Zoom
How I'll Grow My Business With £100
Masterclass Mon., 24 Feb., 10 - 12
South Bank Works + Zoom
How To Form And Manage Teams
Masterclass Mon., 3 Mar., 10 - 12
South Bank Works + Zoom
Sources Of Finances And Getting Investment
Masterclass Mon., 10 Mar., 10 - 12
South Bank Works + Zoom
Scale Up Methodology And Processes
Masterclass Mon., 17 Mar., 10 - 12
South Bank Works + Zoom
Utilising AI For Start-Ups
Masterclass Mon., 24 Mar., 10 - 12
South Bank Works + Zoom
Pitching For Investment
Masterclass Mon., 31 Mar., 10 - 12
South Bank Works + Zoom
Perfecting Your Pitch
Demo Day Mon., 7 Apr.
South Bank Works + Zoom
Showcase Your Progress, Knowledge, And Growth!

GROW SPRINT

Optional Year 2

Scale up, develop professionally, and become a thriving entrepreneur.

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Mentoring & Coaching Throughout the Week
In Person or Online
Book 1-2-1 advice and coaching session with a member of the Enterprise Team.

Your Tools

SimVenture Validate

An online startup ideas platform that allows people to ideate, plan, test and share entrepreneurial and innovative ideas. Free for LSBU South Bank Works cohort members!

Watch helpful videos on the SimVenture Validate Resources for Students YouTube channel.

Get a video quick tour of Validate.

Review a Validate Presentation Tutorial PDF.

What's Happening with South Bank Starters

Connect with South Bank Starters

South Bank Starters is here to guide, support, inspire, and motivate you. Find ways to connect with the team and your community of entrepreneurial minded individuals. You can email us at studententerprise@lsbu.ac.uk.