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Does my idea have merit? A practical guide to business start-up

Monday, April 26, 2010

Speaker: Mr Eric Hunter, Consultant & Entrepreneur

Are you a member of staff, postgraduate student or final year undergraduate?

Do you have an idea that might turn into a business?

Are you wondering what to do next?

Then come along to our seminar series which will provide you with valuable insight on how to explore the commercial potential of your business or research idea.

April’s “A Practical Guide to Business Start-Up” seminar will provide you with guidance on what kind of information you need to gather, where to look for it and what questions to ask, covering basic market research, intellectual property searches and provide pointers for starting your customer engagements.

Eric Hunter - Background:

- Eric’s career extends from 20 years with a major blue-chip multi-national to, more recently, leading, coaching and mentoring young companies with high-growth potential
- Considerable involvement with ambitious SMEs, including start-ups
- Extensive experience of growing both large and small technology-based businesses, within the UK and internationally, with particular emphasis on business development.

Spaces are limited and prior booking is essential. To book email e.hamilton@hw.ac.uk

A Practical Guide to Business Start-up will run on the last Monday of the month until September 2010