The Royal Holloway Enterprise Academy information session outlines a programme to help students realize their entrepreneurial potential. The programme includes workshops on topics like business operations and accounting, as well as practical tasks like event management. Students will gain experience developing ideas, networking, and learning the challenges of starting businesses. The benefits include new skills, funding opportunities, and the confidence to start a business. Applications are due by January 20th.

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Information Session
16.01.2014

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Programme Sponsors

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Today’s Session
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Introductions
Mission Statement
What is the enterprise academy?
The Programme
What do you get out of it?
How to apply
Questions

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Introduction
Callum Porter-Harris
Ernest Choi
Jack Smale
Elizabeth Wilkinson

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Mission Statement
To provide a
platform that will
enable students
to realise their
entrepreneurial
potential

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What is the Enterprise Academy?
• Workshops – learn about the theories
of starting up in business
• Practical tasks – learning through
doings
• Platform to develop your ideas and
obtain funding

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The Programme
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21/01/2014 Launch Event: Idea Generation and Pitching Workshop
28/01/2014 Royal Holloway Entrepreneurs’ Night Market Practical
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04/02/2014 Elevator Pitching Practical Task
11/02/2014 Company Formation and Marketing Basics Workshop
with Practical Marketing Task
18/02/2014 WordPress for Dummies Web Design Workshop
25/02/2014 Business Operations Workshop
04/03/2014 Accounting and Finance Workshop
11/03/2014 Leadership Workshop and Motivational Thinking Talk
13/03/2014 Event Management Practical Task
18/03/2014 Wrap-up Session
TBC Awards Ceremony

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What do you get out of it?
• Practical experience through engaging in
real business tasks
• New leadership and management skills
• An awareness of the challenges faced by
startup companies and how to overcome
these

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What do you get out of it?
• Chance to network with other enterprising
individuals
• Platform to formulate and refine your ideas
for a business
• The confidence and inspiration to start a
business and be in a position to turn your
ideas into reality

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Additional Benefits
• Passport Points
• Access to funding
• A dedicated network of support staff

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How to Apply
• Visit www.rhenterpriseacademy.co.uk
/apply:
– General details
– Motivation
– CV
• Informal interviews take place on Monday
20th January

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Any
Questions?