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Dr Richard Tunstall at the Centre for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Studies, acted as Section Lead for a new cohort of participants on the internationally recognised Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme which saw another successful completion this month. Supported by Leeds University Business School, the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is an investment to help...
I have had many highs and lows during my enterprise, my success during Christmas of reaching over £15,000 in sales was a huge accomplishment. But I feel that the greatest accomplishment is honestly the feeling of independence and freedom which this enterprise has given me. Ben Clark is a third-year student currently undertaking his Year...
By. Sherif Youssef How can the Leeds City council work with different partners within the region to deliver on the Leeds Inclusive Growth Strategy 2023? This question took centre stage at the Future of the Inclusive Growth Strategy event last October that I organised together with my colleagues George Edwards and Carlos Montano from the...
identiTee is a gender-neutral clothing company offering a variety of t-shirts to "anyone and everyone" whilst raising awareness of anti-bullying. identiTee provides charitable donations to victims of bullying with a focus on LGBTQ+, BAME and other minority groups. My aim is to run a profitable business which positively raises awareness of social challenges and ways...
The Centre for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Studies invites you to the Social Entrepreneurship panel organised by Dr Mariana Estrada-Robles. It will consist of different social entrepreneurs sharing their experiences on developing a sustainable enterprise, highlighting their entrepreneurial journey and social purpose. This panel will emphasise on the interplay of exploiting opportunities while creating a social...
Fabrics, wall coverings and furnishings influenced by geological structures are amongst the products being developed by enterprising Geology student Josephine Canning at the University of Leeds. After winning a highly competitive place on the University’s ‘Year in Enterprise’ programme, Josephine is taking a year out of her degree studies to set up and run her...
Third year Management student, Harriett Howe, has capitalised on a raft of enterprise opportunities offered at the University to great effect, to achieve her long-held ambition of running her own lingerie business. On her Year in Enterprise, Harriett was fully immersed in her business venture, Lunebelle, a lingerie company which will educate young women on...
Final year student, Safiyyah Hafiji (Management with Marketing), has set up the world’s first record label focussed exclusively on A Cappella nasheeds and other vocals-only faith music. Her inspiration grew out of her passion for A Cappella faith-based music and her determination to break down barriers and make it more accessible to all. During her...
Written By: Sherif Youssef. Driven by the central tenets of the Leeds Inclusive Growth Strategy, Leeds City Council organised the first digital summit last December. Different stakeholders from the private, public and civil society sectors were invited. The event began with an introductory keynote by Tom Riordan (Chief Executive of Leeds City Council) and Eve Roadhouse...
Your ambition is likely to be big, so be proud of it! Throughout the year, our Enterprise Ambassadors have been offering amazing pieces of advice to students who attend our events. We have put together a list of 10 Top Tips of advice for aspiring entrepreneurs: 1. “Assess your competitors and ensure you know what...