There are many fun ways you can get involved… through skills workshops, competitions, schemes, start-up markets and networking events to enable you to explore, test and showcase your ideas and business.
To find out more, come and speak with our team.
These workshops are run by experienced entrepreneurs who have been where you are now at the
start up journey and will provide you with knowledge and advice for you to progress.
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Wednesday 12th February: 2pm - 4pm
Three Lamps, Castle Gardens, Swansea.
This workshop will be run by Josh Llewelyn-Jones OBE, who is both a sufferer of Cystic Fibrosis and advocate for fitness to lessen the severity of the condition and to increase the life expectancy of its' sufferers. Josh has defied the odds and achieved massive achievements including completing multiple Iron Man events, amongst other 'crazy' fitness goals. He has done this all while suffering from Cystic Fibrosis.
Josh will talk about the Mindset you require in order to get ahead in work, life and business.
Wednesday 19th February: 2pm - 4pm
Old Havana, York Street, Swansea.
For this workshop, George Savva from It Only Takes 7 Seconds will be teaching us how to generate ideas, develop existing ideas and giving us the tools and knowledge to take them forward and turn them into a business.
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Wednesday 26th February: 2pm - 4pm
Seedpod, Village Hotel, Swansea.
Our third weekly workshop will be delivered by Luke Spikes from Higgi Haus. Luke has secured over £50m in investment in his business career across multiple businesses and has built a succesful property company with a strong brand which has seen him pull in 35% more for each of his properties per month against his competitors in the areas he operates in.
He will be teaching us how to effectively build a brand and how you can finance it through options other than the conventional lending streams such as banks.
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Wednesday 4th March: 2pm - 4pm
Cinema & Co, Castle Street, Swansea.
This workshop last year was massively popular and is likely to sell out. It will be delivered by Rachael Wheatley from Waters Creative and Ross Jones from Ouma Marketing. You will discover the fundamentals of marketing, the various avenues to take as well as how to sculpt your business or brand. You will also learn how to effectively use social media and other channels to your advantage.
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Wednesday 11th March: 1pm - 8pm
Multiple Locations (£10 refundable deposit required for the bus)
This is a new initiative being run by Swansea University in conjunction with University of Wales Trinity Saint David.
Throughout the course of the day, we'll be travelling via bus to various Sustainable, Social & Local Enterprises in the Gower area and hearing from the owners, all whilst engaging in Interactive Activities.
Find out more and register via the link above.
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Wednesday 18th March: 2pm - 4pm
Old Havana, York Street, Swansea.
Our 5th workshop will be delivered by Chris James from CIOTEK, who will be teaching you how to effectively sell your product or service to customers, price things right and retain business.
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Wednesday 25th March: 2pm - 4pm
Seedpod, Village Hotel, Swansea.
Our final workshop will be run by George Savva again, who's company is centered around developing better communication skills and making a great first, and lasting impression. This is how you win people over and learn to pitch/present like a professional.
Big Ideas Wales (BIW) is a Welsh Government funded campaign that encourages young people (aged 15-25) to develop entrepreneurial skills and to help those interested in starting a business take their idea forward.
Big Ideas Wales regularly run events, bootcamps and an annual competition “Big Ideas Celebrated”.
To find out more visit www.businesswales.gov.wales/bigideas
Find some of their resources below:
This free to join network provides you with a platform to meet with potential employers, investors and mentors; supporting and encouraging collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Why is networking important?
When we spoke to our graduates about how they launched successful businesses they all said that having a network of useful contacts was vital. Here are just a few of the benefits you’ll gain by joining the Network:
To register visit Swansea LINC
