Kick Off Your Business – Local Networking Event

Published 12th October 2023

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Hosted by Loughborough College and Loughborough University, this local networking event for new and start up businesses in Leicestershire is a great opportunity to learn new skills, make fresh connections, and find inspiration.

The event, held at Loughborough’s newly renovated Careers and Enterprise Hub takes place on Thursday 19 October, from 2:30pm – 7pm. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from guest speakers, including speakers from the Growth Hub, LUSEP, and Business banks.

During the event, expert speakers will share bite sized helpful information on how to set up a business, using your time effectively, and where to go for more support. Information will be shared in short, five minute talks, followed by the opportunity to ask questions.

A full agenda of the event can be found below.

2:30pm

Arrival and Networking
A chance to meet other attendees before an informative programme of themed talks

3pm – 3:45pm

Starting Up Your Business
Hosted by Growth Hub and Chesterton House

What services and advice are available to best assist in the foundation of your business

4pm – 4:45pm

Making Time for Your Business
Hosted by DWP and Nick Wardle

Talks to include how to fund childcare in line with new government funding

5pm – 5:45pm

Action Planning
Hosted by Loughborough University and Lloyds Bank

How to write a business plan and present to banks

6pm – 6:45pm

Finding Funds for Your Business
Hosted by Sir Thomas White Loan Charity, Lloyds Bank, and British Business Bank

What services are on offer, and how they can be used to help fund your new business

7pm

Closing Speeches
Event finishes

Tickets are free and are available to anyone 16+.

To book, visit Eventbrite.

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