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Global Enterprise Week 2011 To celebrate Global Enterprise week our sixth form have been launching their own businesses during the Creativity Activity Service option on a Wednesday afternoon. Here are some of the innovative businesses that have been launched. “Stars n’ Stripes” a customised T shirt business, but they have competition from “Toochii”. If you fancy a snack we have “Kayla’s Cupcakes” . “Emaginique” is available to give you great deals on professional photos, great for a Christmas present.

25 November 2011 Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre South Bank, London SE1 9NH.

Speakers include Debbie Moore OBE, Founder Pineapple Dance Studios & Dr Richard Wilson, CEO of TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry.

A facilitated discussion to be opened by Dr Benjamin Reid, Head of the Creative Industries Programme at the Work Foundation and led by Dr Martin Bouette, Course Leader UCA MBA Creative Industries Management, who will be drawing contributions from the floor.

Skill share event showcasing many skills

Elizabeth Gimblett and Joanne Cavey from fruit to suit are delivering two Enterprise Programs to the Year 5 class at Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School.

Tuck Shop Challenge o Teams of children take part in a half-day enterprise challenge to create a company to run a healthy tuck shop in their own school. The winning company is the one with the best business plan and company profile.

Come and meet likeminded people, potential clients or mentors through our regular networking events. Each event provides you with topical presentations to help your business succeed.

The 'Lunch and Learn' peer group learning network is for local people who are running a business to interact, share information and learn from each other all within a friendly supportive environment. Lunch is also included.

Focusing on the practicalities of prioritising your time and running your business is essential in being able to sustain a business. Everything needs to be done now so how to you decide what is most important? What skills do you and your business need for success?

This workshop will help you to keep focused on what you and your business need to do to survive and prosper.

By the end of the session you will be able to: • Determine how to run your business effectively • Share ideas with your fellow business owners participating in the workshop