Starting a business can be one of the most challenging,
nerve-wracking – yet rewarding – decisions you can ever make. The good
news is that there’s a lot of other people out there who’ve been there,
done it, and have great advice they can share.
But the entrepreneurial community is spread thin, and, let’s face it,
often pretty busy. So how do you go about tapping in to all the wisdom
that’s out there?
This year’s Global Entrepreneurship Week
is about helping you do just that. Running from 12-18 November, with
some 2,500 events in the UK alone, this year’s theme is ‘Pass It On’ –
asking anyone who’s been involved in starting a business to share the
advice that’s been the most helpful to them in their entrepreneurial
journey, with an eye to helping those just starting out.
Entrepreneurs of all shapes and sizes will be sharing their thoughts
on social media and in the media (follow us at @GEWUK and #GEWPassItOn
for more updates). But there’s also a wealth of events happening all
around the country, including:
- The high-profile Entrepreneurs 2012 conference, with former US President Bill Clinton as the keynote speaker.
- UKTI running Export Week, with events across the UK providing bespoke advice via experts from 70 markets.
- Barclays (who support Global Entrepreneurship Week) running their UK-wide Get Ready seminars.
Even if you’re too busy to get to such events, there’s plenty you can get involved with virtually. For example, The Global Brainstorm
will broadcast live from a central London location, featuring a free
live brainstorming session asking the question – What do you need to
know to succeed?. And the Business & IP Centre at the British Library
is hosting two webinars each day to give you the essential information
you need to protect your business and improve profitability.
So, between 12 and 18 November, take some time out of your working
day to get involved. Whether you’re looking for information or want to
share it, you can be part of the world’s biggest annual celebration of
entrepreneurship. And you never know – you might find the answer to that
business puzzle that’s so far eluded you…
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