Sept - Dec 2009

News archive: Sept - Dec 2009

Business & IP Centre 2009 Christmas opening hours
18/12/09

Find out the Christmas opening hours for the Centre and Library.

Network online on our web 2.0 sites
08/12/09

We have a presence on the major web 2.0 sites: find us on Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and YouTube and meet other entrepreneurs.

Business Essentials wiki
25/11/09

We've just launched a new wiki called 'Business Essentials', a one-stop shop for website listings for entrepreneurs and SMEs.

Working with Wordia
24/11/09

During Global Entrepreneurship Week, we collaborated with Wordia, an online dictionary site, to find out what certain words mean to our entrepreneurs.

Business Startup
23/11/09

We're exhibiting at Business Startup, a show for anyone who wants to start a business. Come and meet us at stand 200, or join a seminar with our staff.

Home enterprise day
20/11/09

Today it's 'Home enterprise day', providing skills, support and networking opportunities from people who are planning to run, or already running, a business from home.

Our award winners!
20/11/09

Our users are award-winning; Anthony Lau, designer of the Cyclehoop and Vanessa Hutchinson of Mahoe Cafe have recently won high-profile awards.

Social enterprise day
19/11/09

19 November is 'Social enterprise day'; meet social and ethical entrepreneurs and learn how to make your business more ethical.

Women's enterprise day
18/11/09

It's 'Women's enterprise day' on 18 November, a chance for female entrepreneurs to network and learn new skills.

Innovation day
17/11/09

17 November is 'Innovation day' at the Library, a celebration of ideas, IP and innovation, including 'In conversation with Lord Sugar'.

Enterprising Voices report
17/11/09

Read our new 'Enterprising Voices' report, highlighting the views of our entrepreneurs on how the Government can pull the UK out of the recession.

Business basics day
16/11/09

Join us on 16 November for the launch of Global Entrepreneurship Week and a day of 'Business Basics' workshops.

New dates online for our workshops - book now
03/11/09

We've just put a new set of December dates online for our popular in-house workshops, including 'A beginner's guide to IP' and 'Knowing your market'. Book now!

Our industry guides
28/10/09

Our industry guides are a great series of resources, highlighting the most useful information for each key industry.

Social sciences workshop: November 5
21/10/09

We've just re-started our popular workshop 'Social sciences for business research'; discover how statistics and trends can help your business.

Geraldine Mattis - Success Story of the Month
12/10/09

Geraldine Mattis is our success story of the month for October. She designs innovative tableware for the catering industry.

Global Entrepreneurship Week
24/09/09

Global Entrepreneurship Week is a celebration of all things small business-related. We're holding a week of special events to help you learn new skills, meet like-minded entrepreneurs and gain inspiration.

Job vacancy: Project Manager for the Centre
15/09/09

Apply for our latest job vacancy: Project Manager for the Centre. Deadline is Thurs 24 September 2009.

Enter the iawards now!
03/09/09

Enter the iawards now, a celebration of British innovation in business. The closing date is 16 September 2009.