LJMU START-UP NETWORK

LJMU premieres short films on business start-up

LJMU has commissioned It's About Video to produce a series of short films highlighting the important points to consider when starting and running a business.  We recently hosted a screening to thank everyone who took part and to give the films their first airing.  We would like to thank Silverberg Opticians, Trendy Vend, Empire Business Solutions, Expert Language Solutions, Rethinkthings, Emeritus Consultants, Another Media, Glow New Media and Dave McTague for their time and contribution.  The films will soon be available on our website and Facebook group and will also be used to support teaching in enterprise at LJMU.

 

Exclusive White Stripes screening by Purple Revolver

Purple Revolver was established in Liverpool in 2007 and is an online news, picture and video publication featuring heavily on the music and creative industries.  The company behind Purple Revolver also has an events and creative division, offering services in online marketing, video and event production.  They are holding an exclusive screening of the White Stripes film Under Great White Northern Lights at Parr Street's Studio 2 on Wednesday, April 28. Doors 7.30pm, tickets £3.  You can read more about the film and the screening here

 

e-commerce half-day bootcamp - 28th April

Glow New Media is running a half-day conference for e-commerce owners and marketers on Wednesday 28th April, 9.30am-1pm, in the stylish surroundings of 60 Hope Street.  If you own or manage an e-commerce website, this session is for you.  You can find more information and details on how to book here

 

Start your own business with £3000 support - last call for applications!

The deadline to apply for our business start-up programme is 7th May.  If you are a Merseyside graduate with a business idea, you may be eligible for our programme of support that starts in June.  Please visit our website for more information.

 

Could you be a volunteer business mentor?

The Young Enterprise Graduate Programme at LJMU is a real business experience where students set up a business using a limited company model.  The programme helps students to learn that 'enterprise' is a life skill that they can apply throughout their careers.  Young Enterprise needs business mentors to work with their young people.  Could you be a mentor?  You will be a source of knowledge, a motivator, a consultant and a facilitator of learning.  Time commitment is no more than one hour per week.  If you can help, please contact Andy Firr at Young Enterprise NW by email or phone 0151 549 3173

 

Graduate fashion designers wanted for charity fashion show

Emeritus Consultants is organising a fashion show in aid of Macmillan to be held in Newz bar in October 2010.  Emeritus would like to showcase local graduate design talent.  If you are a fashion design graduate and would like to get involved, please contact Michael Whiteley at Emeritus Consultants on 07828 420767

 

For flexible staffing solutions, employ tomorrow’s graduates today!

LJMU students are looking for summer placements commencing May 2010. These placements can enhance our students’ world of work experience and they can bring knowledge, enthusiasm and fresh ideas to your business.  Subject areas include Graphic Design; Event Management; Outdoor and Environmental Education; Media Professional Studies; Screen Studies; Natural Science subjects including Physical Geography/ Environmental Science/ Wildlife Conservation/ Biology; Industrial Biotechnology and Applied Biomedical Science.  If you can help, please phone our Brokerage Team on 0151 231 8099 or email the team

 

 
 

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0151 231 8060
startup@ljmu.ac.uk

Breakfast networking event, Tuesday 25th May, 8am-10am

You are invited to LJMU's breakfast event in support of European SME Week.  Tuesday 25th May, 8-10am at The Automatic, Liverpool Innovation Park, 360 Edge Lane, L7 9NJ.  Please email us to register and confirm your place. 

 

 

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