UCLan Start-up

Get to know how business works and gain the skills you need to make the most of any opportunity. Freelance/start-up support for UCLan students, alumni & staff

[UCLan Start-up @UCLanStartUp]

It's your last chance to sign up to this week's workshops! UCLan students, alumni and staff are invited, find out more and sign up here: https://t.co/zVNHa92Sx9

[UCLan Start-up @UCLanStartUp]

Propeller's here all summer to support students, staff and graduates! Check out our full schedule of summer workshops and sign up here: https://t.co/zVNHa92Sx9

[UCLan Start-up @UCLanStartUp]

This month we're running a series of workshops to help you make money using skills you already have! Sign up here: https://t.co/zVNHa92Sx9

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If you're a placement student, you've probably realised you don't have all the time in the world. If you've been rejected - or worse still, didn't even apply - you need to brush up that CV and showcase your intrapreneurial skills.
Read Zie's post: https://t.co/rzcds4tQka

[UCLan Start-up @UCLanStartUp]

We get it. You didn’t choose the side hustle life.
The side hustle chose you.
Let’s make it official and set up a business @Flightpath
https://t.co/RxkJi2wfAo

[UCLan Start-up @UCLanStartUp]

Fabulous freelance business idea ✓
Awesome colour-coded work desk ✓
Really cute and #professional business cards ✓
Now, all that’s left to get are the actual clients 😭
No need to worry, we’ve got you. Learn how to work with your first customer:
https://t.co/WpS4F5Oh3K

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Amazon. McDonald’s. Apple. Starbucks. What do these have in common? Two words: successful branding.

If you want to overthrow Big Business and make it as an indie seller, you better sort out your personal branding. Learn more about it @Flightpath.
https://t.co/G0LowKpVFS

[UCLan Start-up @UCLanStartUp]

Be creative they said. Start a blog they said. You’ll make money they said. Well, they won’t pay your bills when you’re resorting to click-bait to pay last month’s rent. Learn how to be a freelancer who makes bucks without breaking a sweat.
https://t.co/Dnd76aNmVw

[UCLan Start-up @UCLanStartUp]

Five days into your epic Fresher’s week at uni and you realise you forget to budget for milk and toilet paper. Don’t panic. Learn the value of personal budgeting @ Flightpath.
https://t.co/OEDdDEWUKs

[UCLan Start-up @UCLanStartUp]

@prestoncouncil is sponsoring 20 FREE places on @StirToAction New Economy Programme. The opportunity is open to anyone living in #Preston with a new idea for a cooperative or community business.

https://t.co/7a5PJ7P7GA

[UCLan Start-up @UCLanStartUp]

Thinking about making a bit of money over the summer, but don't want to risk retail? Why not think about working for yourself?
https://t.co/ZC5b8fzfYI

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It's intern Yagazie's last day today and we're going to miss working with her!

She's been helping create a new Flightpath unit on the essentials of business and she's written up why she chose to work on the dry-but-useful topic.

Read Zie's post: https://t.co/rzcds4tQka

[UCLan Start-up @UCLanStartUp]

There's a lot of exciting things coming this year, ngl.

[Blog Preston @blogpreston]

Ambitious plans from @UCLan to further develop its entrepreneurial culture and capacity through a series of staff and student training programmes 🎓
https://t.co/CoB1fi75E5

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The Propeller Hub will be re-opening tomorrow. If you are returning, make sure you're familiar with the health and safety guidelines in place:
https://t.co/Z6qjlHsWa2

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Are you self-employed?
Have you been to a business event recently, or miss the opportunity?

UCLan lecturer Becki Cross is looking at the motivations, values and outcomes of business events and would appreciate your input.
Fill in a short survey to help progress her research:

[Becki Cross (nee Train) @beckitrain]

Are you self-employed or a small business owner? Please can you complete this online survey into the value of business events?

https://t.co/FGxb52gDnA  

Please RT and tag others below – thank you for your support!

#business #smallbusiness #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneurship

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FINAL YEARS: Don't forget to sign up for the 'Graduate with Confidence' scheme! You've got until Friday to apply 🎓

How to level up your applications
Your map to success
Making the most of LinkedIn
Surviving the summer
Interview prep and practice
https://t.co/7TWC80aNgt

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Ah no 😬We've only gone and double-booked our Media Training workshop with the England match! What do?

#England #englandvsgermany #business #eventsmanagement

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“Do it and don’t be afraid to face your demons. Sometimes you need to push yourself and raise your own expectations, but with a realisation that progress can be made with a ‘stepping-stone’ approach.”

https://t.co/BJkVOSw18X

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Booking closes in 3 days so get signed up!!

@CCG_UK @blogpreston @BoostInfo

[UCLan Upcoming Events @UCLanWhatsOn]

On 29 June, join @UCLanPropeller for, Media Training for Business Owners! This seminar will cover, how to find these opportunities and how to make the most of them. Don't miss out and book your place 🡣
https://t.co/tn458NE6v2

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If you're trying to get yourself or your business on TV or radio, you might be wondering how best to put yourself across - and how to make it a regular occurrence. Richard Baguley is an expert on the subject and ready to share what he knows: 

book: https://t.co/nqG5iv2DV2