Birmingham

A short practical course in Creative Web Design enabling would-be entrepreneurs to construct and design their own web page. The course is accredited by the University College Birmingham and carries 10 CAT credits at Level 4 enabling the students to build on this with other CAT accredited courses and on successful completion of 60 CAT credits gain a Certificate in Professional Development at Level 4. The cost of this course is £175 and students should email Paul Matthews at p.matthews@ucb.ac.uk to book a place

- A short practical course in Influencing & Negotiating skills which are paramount to any new business owner and entrepreneur. The course is accredited by the University College Birmingham and carries 10 CAT credits at Level 4 enabling the students to build on this with other CAT accredited courses and on successful completion of 60 CAT credits gain a Certificate in Professional Development at Level 4. The cost of this course is £175 and students should email Paul Matthews at p.matthews@ucb.ac.uk to book a place.

A free general business talk to discuss the possibilities and realities of starting a business. This is free but participants must register by emailing jobshop@ucb.ac.uk and quoting ref: GEW.

Our research shows a significant gender difference when it comes to entrepreneurial activity. We will explore these differences and deliver a web chat with some inspirational female entrepreneurs, including Kay Hammond, named Technology Woman of the Year at the Network of Aspiring Women awards.

For further information on Global Entrepreneurship Week at Aston University visit http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/global-entrepreneurship-week/female-e...

Aston students are incredibly entrepreneurial. We aim to celebrate the work and achievements of our students through some inspirational video interviews and case studies. We will bring you interviews with students from BSEEN a graduate business start-up programme. Sam Wilson, President of Aston Entrepreneurs will talk about the entrepreneurial activities for students at Aston. ABS student Anisa Hahgdadi will talk about her experience as a social entrepreneur.

For further information about Global Entrepreneurship Week at Aston University visit http://www1.aston.ac.uk/gew2011/

Entrepreneurship and new business start-ups are vital for economic growth, and yet there are real differences in the level of activity throughout the country. From our research we will show how our region compares to others, and explore the difference we need to make here in the West Midlands. In video interviews Professor Mark Hart and Debra Blisson MBA will explore the issues for entrepreneurs in the West Midlands.

For further information about Global Entrepreneurship Week at Aston University visit http://www1.aston.ac.uk/gew2011/

As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, Aston Entrepreneurs are hosting an Ideas Generation Workshop with the highly-acclaimed David Bozward.

Are you struggling to think of a business idea but are keen to start your entrepreneurial journey?

Do you have the basis of an idea but you're not quite sure what to now do with it?

Are you simply looking for some inspiration?

Then this event is for you.

For further information and registration visit http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/global-entrepreneurship-week/educate-...

If you would like to attend this event, please contact us on 0121 766 4570 or e-mail louisecannon@unltd.org.uk where a full programme and details can be e-mailed to you.

The Survive before you thrive programme is specifically for Social Entrepreneurs at the early stages and preparing for development and growth. Keynote speakers such as Guy Browning, author of the Pocket Guru will be in attendance as well as workshops and facilitated sessions from our partners and masterclasses in areas such as Social Investment, Social Media and Keeping Controls in order.

About The Evening

Business-Scene regularly runs successful Connections events around the UK, bringing together many of the local Business Networking groups under one roof, and offering a great opportunity for local businesses to expand their own business connections.

Joining us for this evening offers you the opportunity to meet other high calibre business delegates, openly network in a relaxed and friendly environment, build strong business relationships and gain valuable information about the issues that most affect your business.

Free After Work networking for a celebration of social enterprise and the Choose SE Awards

Free lunch networking for local government and statutory organisations and social enterprises - please visit website for details and to register http://www.cloudberry.org.uk

Networking for prifessionals and social enterprises - Please visit website for details and to register http://www.cloudberry.org.uk

In our latest Expert Perspectives event taking place during Global Entrepreneurship Week, market research specialists and Aston Business School alumni John Poole and Angie Lowe will share their experiences of establishing their own businesses and impart their knowledge on how best to research the market for your enterprise.

John and Angie will highlight the benefits of market research, and demonstrate why it is so important to start-up businesses. They will also talk through the practicalities of conducting good market research and explain how to collect data that counts.

This is a half-day event by Social Enterprise UK in partnership with Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP. The event will allow delegates from the housing and social enterprise sector to receive policy, legal, and other updates that are relevant to them. The event is primarily aimed at housing associations directly engaged in, working with, or wanting to explore the world of social enterprise, and social enterprises working, or wanting to work, with housing associations.

Click Here for a PDF of the event programme

Wednesday 2 November 2011 13:00pm – 17:00pm

Business in the Community, supported by Santander, is running three Enterprise Inquiries in Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham around Global Entrepreneurship Week this year.

The objective is to bring together senior business leaders from large corporates with small business owners in areas of disadvantage to gain better mutual understanding. How can Business in the Community business members play their part in helping small businesses grow?