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FURTHER SUPPORT FURTHER SUPPORTJoin the masterclasses, masterminds, mentoring sessions, and milestone assessments in 2024.
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£500 for your new business – on us. Get reimbursed for costs associated with your business.
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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
Activity | Details | More Info |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Download the Entrepreneur Identity exercise Watch the Masterclass Recording |
| Masterclass | Mon., 11 Nov., 10 - 12 South Bank Works + Zoom | Practical Ways To Get Your First Two Customers Download the Practical Ways to Get Your First Two Customers Presentation Download the Practical Ways to Get Your First Two Customers exercise Watch the Masterclass Recording |
| Masterclass | Mon., 11 Nov., 1 - 3 South Bank Works + Zoom | How to Create An Elevator Pitch This workshop will replace the Masterminds session this week. |
| 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 Download the How To Package Your Value As A Business Presentation Watch the Masterclass Recording |
| Mentorship | Mon., 25 Nov., 1 - 2 South Bank Works + Zoom | Reflecting on experiences from Meet the Founders and the UK Business Show, plus development of long-term goals with Clare McIvor, Coaching Psychology Trainee This workshop will replace the Masterminds session this week. |
| 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 Download the Marketing with No Budget Presentation Download the Marketing with No Budget exercise Watch the Masterclass Recording |
| Masterclass | Mon., 9 Dec., 10 - 12 South Bank Works + Zoom | Is Your Business Worth Doing? Download the Is Your Business Worth Doing? Presentation Download the Cashflow Forecast - Year 1 Excel Download the Exercise - Ice Cream Finance Terms Download the Exercise - Ice Cream Cash Flow High/Low Month Download the Exercise - Ice Cream Cash Flow Empty Excel Watch the Masterclass Recording |
| 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.
Activity | Details | More Info |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Activity | Details | More Info |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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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.
