Enterprise Week
Enterprise Week runs from 16th November to 22nd November 2009 - a national celebration with thousands of activities happening across the UK.
What's 'enterprise' all about? Enterprise, or being enterprising, is essentially seeking opportunities that will widen your experiences and help build your skills. This is vital if you are thinking about starting a business, becoming self-employed, or just want to make yourself more employable in today's crowded graduate market.
Throughout Global Enterprise Week there are a variety of activities and events that you can get involved in, many happening right here in Manchester and at the University.
Enterprise Week activities
Xing Business Game - 16 November 2009, Careers Service
Xing is an interactive business game based on the idea of creating and developing a business.
Commercial Awareness - 17 November 2009, Careers Service
Whether you're thinking of applying for an internship or a graduate job, or even if you'd just like to pick up some useful tips on how to demonstrate commercial awareness, this session with KPMG will help you.
Running a Business Whilst Studying - 17 November 2009, Roscoe Building
Ever thought of starting a business whilst studying at university? You might have sold things on eBay or been paid for writing, developing or updating something. Should you make this into a business? This workshop will look at some of the opportunities that you might take advantage of and some of the pitfalls to avoid when starting a business. No previous experience of business required.
FlyingStart Make It Happen - 18 November 2009, Manchester Conference Centre (Weston Building)
Everything you need to know about being self-employed or starting a business, plus practical options for being your own boss. You will also get an opportunity to hear from other graduates who have set up a business and help with discovering whether self-employment is right for you. There's also a chance to take up a free place on a 12-month programme to help you into self-employment or successfully set up and run a business.
Enterprise Web Chat - 19 November 2009 5-6pm
Are you thinking about starting your own business now, whilst at university? Perhaps it's an idea you have for the future? Maybe you have a great idea for a business but are unsure what to do next. The Enterprise Team will be on hand to answer any questions you have and to encourage discussion between other students who may be thinking about similar career paths.
Other useful resources
The 'How To' Guide for Global Enterprise Week includes contacts, information about student societies, plus tips on how to network with enterprising people across the globe.
The Global Enterprise Week website has some information about a 1-day enterprise competition - the 'Make Your Mark Challenge' - being held on 16 November 2009, plus some useful information about how to make your ideas work for you.
Don't forget, the University has its own Manchester University Entrepreneurs Society. For more information about how you can get involved with them, go to: http://www.manchesterentrepreneurs.org.uk.
To hear more about all things 'enterprising' throughout the year, send your contact details to enterprise@manchester.ac.uk.
Be enterprising!