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Small Business Speed Launch

Annamaria Pellegrino
Dan Heelan
Mitchell and Stones
James Gayle

Are you a University of Southampton student or recent graduate with a business idea that you're ready to launch? Apply for the Small Business Speed Launch, taking place from Friday 28 April to Sunday 30 April at Network Eagle Labs.

This three-day event is perfect for anyone looking to start a brand, create an e-commerce store, set up a side hustle, go freelance, or compete in an existing market. Even if you've already started your business or are still at the idea stage, there's still plenty of value in attending this weekend event.

During the Small Business Speed Launch, you'll receive expert advice, learn valuable skills, be guided on how you can hack your way to success, and be given the time to implement what you've learned, giving your business the best chance of success.

Who should attend?

  • This is for anyone who is looking to launch a brand, create an e-commerce store, setup their next side hustle, go freelance or compete in an existing market.
  • Even if you've already started your business or are still at the idea stage, there is still plenty of value that can be gained in many key areas, like acquiring and retaining customers.
  • This opportunity is open to all University of Southampton students as well as recent graduates.

Who is delivering this?

This opportunity is brought to you by the University of Southampton’s Student Enterprise Team. The event is also supported by Fish on Toast, our university’s entrepreneurial society. In addition, we will also have University of Southampton alumni and external experts joining us for the weekend, available to provide helpful tips, tricks and advice as you start your journey towards gaining traction and making a success out of your business.

Schedule

Friday 28 April

Start TimeEnd TimeActivity
16:00 17:00 Arrive, welcome and introduction
17:00 18:00 Session one: Overcoming Setbacks, Resilience and Productivity, with Annamaria Pellegrino
18:00 20:00 Networking drinks and food

Saturday 29 April

Start TimeEnd TimeActivity
9:30 10:00 Arrival, breakfast and check-in
10:00 11:00 Session two: Logos, Branding, Domains & Social Handles
11:00 12:00 Implement what you've learnt
12:00 13:00 Session three: Creating Content Like a Creator with James Gayle
13:00 14:00 Collaborate over a working lunch
14:00 15:00 Session four: Product Sourcing, Website Creation and Payment Integration
15:00 16:00 Implement what you've learnt
16:00 17:00 Session five: Marketing, Sales & Customer Retention with Mitchell and Stones
17:00 20:00 Implement what you've learnt
1-1 mentoring and support available throughout
Free use of Network Eagle Labs space to continue your hustle

Sunday 30 April

Start TimeEnd TimeActivity
9:30 10:00 Arrival, breakfast and check-in
10:00 11:00 Session six: Registering your Business: When, Why & How?, with help from Dan Heelan
11:00 12:00 Implement what you've learnt
12:00 13:00 Session seven: Finances & Accountancy: Essential Basics, with help from Dan Heelan
13:00 14:00 Collaborate over a working lunch
14:00 18:00 Implement what you've learnt
1-1 mentoring and support available throughout
Free use of Network Eagle Labs space to continue your hustle
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