South West Meet-up

The South West Meet-up was a rip roaring success (and a very lovely sunny day too!). If you missed it, or just want to revisit the topics/ideas/issues raised then read on…

Hellos and welcome

The day was kicked off by an introduction by Global Entrepreneurship Week UK Manager, Lauren:

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This also included a screening of a rather awe-inspiring montage (you gotta have one) of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2008*:

Guest speakers

Successful entrepreneur Kirsten Hemingway shared her enterprising story. We asked Kirsten to give us her top tips for a successful business*:

Geoff Hallett, from Devon Education Business Partnership, shared his secrets to running a successful Week. Check out his top tips*:

Hints and tips workshop

Chris, our Global Outreach Manager, delivered a workshop about the exciting activities and events you can run during the Week.

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Read what Chris had to say about the day in his blog!

Regional PR workshop

Rachel, our PR Manager (aided and abetted by Web Manager Emma) delivered a workshop about how to get your activities in the press and how digital tools can help!

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Read Rachel’s latest PR tips in her blog

Emma blogs in defence of social networks

For more help running your event check out our tools and resources section.

And finally….

A great day was had by all and thanks to everyone who popped along. Our Sarah, Global Entrepreneurship Week Coordinator, has given it a great write up in her blog.

Check out the photos

Global Entrepreneurship Week South West Meet-up 2009

*sorry to the teachers amongst you who cannot view our videos on YouTube! We are working on adding downloadable versions. 

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