An ‘Enhanced Enterprise Offer’ to Business Start-up Students
Southampton Solent
University has identified
a unique package of
added value for its most
entrepreneurial students.
The initiatives identified
below are carefully tailored
in consultation with the
students to improve their
chances of success and
accelerate their route to
market.
Access to repaired, software and cleansed second hand computers for £ 50 (£500 RRP) for their business purposes.
Membership (in the first instance gratis) of a dedicated alumni network for past and present students.
Continuation of access to the University’s portal and network services after graduation (this access usually expires in August of the final exams year).
Continued access via the Programme Manager to the University’s lecturing and intellectual resources.
Continued access to identified and useful physical resources, such as the Mountbatten library and its research portals
Access to a labour pool of students able to assist with ‘real-life’ dedicated projects, for example undertaking of market research or the creation of a logo.
Access via the alumni network to the university’s shared local, regional and national business support networks.
Reduced rate membership packages for support organisations such as Southampton & Fareham Chamber of Commerce.
Access to free or heavily reduced rate office equipment and furniture that the university would otherwise dispose of.
Access to identified banking and legal networks keen to work with the University’s entrepreneurs who have already received an evidenced body of training and support.
Further initiatives as and when identified.
Supporting the Entrepreneurs of the FutureStudent Entrepreneurship Program, Southampton Solent University, East Park Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0YN
104 student companies receiving Business Start-up training mentoring and financial support since 2007.
40% of student start ups still trading after three years.
Range of innovative and exciting enterprise and entrepreneurship degree courses and pathways.
Range of enterprise-focused Curriculum Plus (C+) Courses
Number of enterprise events and competitions with students consistently reaching the finals.
Impressive alumni of enterprising individuals including student Sean Yazbak, 2009 winner of the ‘American Apprentice’ series.
Excellent record of contributing to Southampton’s enterprise and employment agenda.
Staff enterprise achievements including the ‘Times Higher Education Award’ for ‘Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community’ for the Eco-Ernie initiative 2010.
Hosting a diverse range of enterprise-focused conferences including: ‘Social Enterprise: The biggest Entrepreneurial Vehicle since the Limited Company’, 2010 in collaboration with Higher Education Group (HEEG) and Knowledge London
Thriving student entrepreneur society formed in 2010 due to student demand
Supporting the Entrepreneurs of the FutureStudent Entrepreneurship Program, Southampton Solent University, East Park Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0YN
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Commercial incubation centre opening in the heart of the city.
Social enterprise centre opening in the heart of a local regeneration area.
Student incubation centre opening up in the heart of the University.
Creation of specialist panel to support entrepreneurs with identified financial, legal and marketing needs.
Start up training programme in identified vocationally-orientated courses throughout all three faculties of the University.
Participation in the national Student in Free Enterprise (SIFE) competition 2011-12.
Development of enhanced enterprise offer to Business Start-up students including access to updated computers, office furniture etc.
Programme of two-way student-corporate access to identified banking and legal networks keen to work with University entrepreneurs already in receipt of an evidenced body of training and support.
Life-long access to University’s physical and intellectual resources for alumni
Enterprising Plans for the
Future
Company OverviewBaca Classic Jewellery has already proven itself to be popular in the market place. As a company they have already started business partnerships with other company’s and also taken orders for goods. This new venture is an exciting and innovative prospect that is expected to expand within the next few months.
Future PlansKevin aims to increase brand awareness in the pearl and jewellery market and become the leading brand in the pearl jewellery business.
• Classic pearl jewellery
• Fair-trade sourced products
• On-line store
• Vibrant young team
“...The support and financial resources given to me by the entrepreneurship programme has enabled me to develop business projects such as developing the Baca website alongside other Solent University students...”
KEVIN ACKERMANNFaculty of Media, Arts & Society
BA (Hons) Journalism
Year Three
+4179 439 4459
Email : [email protected]
www.baca.li
Supporting the Entrepreneurs of the FutureStudent Entrepreneurship Program, Southampton Solent University, East Park Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14
High Quality Pearl Jewellery
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“...The Solentrepreneur programme has been extremely useful in giving me a comprehensive understanding of how to set myself up as self-employed. It has also offered fantastic training and useful one to one advice...”
• Self-employed Independent Journalism
• Magazine and web skills : writing/reporting & sub-editing
• Published multiple times in a variety of publications whilst still at university
SAM HAILESFaculty of Media, Arts & Society
BA (Hons) Journalism
Year Three
Tel : 07746091620
Email : [email protected]
Supporting the Entrepreneurs of the FutureStudent Entrepreneurship Program, Southampton Solent University, East Park Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0YN
Freelance Journalism
Company OverviewShockware is an independent and innovative company that designs Indie games and distributes them via a Java platform. Shockware is currently producing games that promise to be popular and continue to grow within the gaming market.
Future PlansShockware is aiming to expand within the gaming market by producing more games based on the Java platform.
“...The Student Entrepreneurship Programme has provided me with background knowledge, support and finance to start my company. Without this help my ideas would have taken much longer to implement...”
• Designing small unique games using a Java Platform.
• Games distribution using Java which is not available from any other games providers.
• Working with a diverse range of games designers to provide others with experience and access to the games industry.
JUDE BURNSFaculty of Technology
BSc (Hons) Computer Games
Development
Year One
Tel : 07583618021
Email : [email protected]
www.shockware.co.uk
Supporting the Entrepreneurs of the Future
Games, News, Reviews & Distribution
Student Entrepreneurship Program, Southampton Solent University, East Park Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0YN
Company OverviewWebconcious is an
established website and
online marketing company
with a large existing client
base. It is hoped that in
the next few months
Webconscious can continue
to build upon social media
marketing and template
web design that offers value
at reduced cost and is more
accessible for companies
just starting out.
Future PlansTo produce more a
efficient system that can
create accessible websites
extremely cheaply for a
number of devices.
“...The Student Entrepreneurship Programme has provided me with the basic knowledge to organise myself and my business ideas and given me the confidence I needed to take the first necessary steps in forming a business....”
• Web Design & Development
• Brand & Logo Design
• Search Engine Marketing
• User Centred Design
• Usability Testing
MICHAEL SCRIVENERFaculty of Technology
BSc (Hons) Web Design & Internet
Technology
Graduate 2010
Tel : 07595755603
Email : [email protected]
www.webconcious.co.uk
Supporting the Entrepreneurs of the FutureStudent Entrepreneurship Program, Southampton Solent University, East Park Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0YN
Website Design & Online Marketing
KHAMISI MCKENzIE /JERMAINE ADDO-YEOBAHFaculty of Media, Arts and Society
MA Media & Public Relations / BA (Hons) Advertising & Media
Communications
Year One / Year Three
Tel : 07828618871
Email : [email protected]
Future PlansTwo Halves aims to expand their representation services into a range of different markets including corporate, music and entertainment relations and advertising, offer roles within the company to graduates looking to break in to the market and within the next six years become one of the top 150 PR firms in the UK.
Company OverviewTwo Halves produce PR and advertising campaigns for small media enterprise. Two Halves is committed to producing a conscientious tailored service to new companies that are looking to rebrand their company image.Two Halves is a dynamic & promising duo that we know will continue to grow in the future.
“...With the information provided by the entrepreneurship programme we have not only gained the confidence to start up our business, we have also learned the necessarry business functions and legal requirements to hopefully make our company a success...”
Supporting the Entrepreneurs of the FutureStudent Entrepreneurship Program, Southampton Solent University, East Park Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0YN
• Company image branding
• Advertising
• Publicicity
Events Management & Public Relations
“...The Programme
has given me the
opportunity to
take my technical
skills and industry
knowledge and turn
them into a career
solution. It has helped
me to understand
and implement
the structuring of
a business & also
prepare myself for
the ups and downs of
being the boss!...”
Stereoscopic 3D Consultancy & Media Production
Future PlansWith the training and
funding recieved through
the program ali’s plans to
set up his own production
company and over the next
five years establish his
brand and services in the
industry and expand his
client portfolio.
Company overviewBreak the Chain
productions is a newly
established
ALI zAINFaculty of Technology
BA (Hons) Film
Graduate 2010
Tel : 07817039618
Email : [email protected]
Supporting the Entrepreneurs of the FutureStudent Entrepreneurship Program, Southampton Solent University, East Park Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 OYN
• 3D Consultancy
• Video, film, gaming and promotional production
• Creativity & Originality
Future PlansCompany Overview“...Insert quote here...”
Supporting the Entrepreneurs of the FutureStudent Entrepreneurship Program, Southampton Solent University, East Park Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0YN
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DINO zUDJELOVICFaculty of Media, Arts and Society
MA Management & Finance
Year One
Email : [email protected]
www.guruguru.co.uk
JORDAN CHARTERSFaculty of Technology
BSc (Hons) Web Design & Internet Technology
Year One
Tel : 07724598954
Email : [email protected]
www.wheresyourduckbeen.com
Future PlansCompany Overview
Supporting the Entrepreneurs of the FutureStudent Entrepreneurship Program, Southampton Solent University, East Park Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0YN
• Incentive Schemes
• Advertising Space
•
Photo Sharing Social Network
Company OverviewClinton’s concept is
an online shipping and
distribution company
offering analytics and
planning services to
companies seeking to save
time and money and to
provide an improved service
to their clients.
Future PlansClinton is seeking to expand
his services to the European
market.
“...The Student entrepreneurship Programme has opened my eyes to some of the areas of business that I would have otherwise not thought about. It has also helped prepare me for the aspects of business that I have yet to encompass. I have very much enjoyed being part of the programme...”
• Specialist online shipping
auction company
• Easily accessible to clients
• Striving for sustainable & green
transport on Britain’s roads
CLINTON FISHERFaculty of Business, Sport & Enterprise
BA (Hons) Marketing with
Entrepreneurship
Year Two
Tel : 07967679960
Email : [email protected]
www.eezyship.com
Supporting the Entrepreneurs of the FutureStudent Entrepreneurship Program, Southampton Solent University, East Park Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0YN
Online Shipping & Distribution
Company OverviewJames’ company is a motivational agency whose aim is to inspire and challenge young audiences by supplying mentoring, motivational team-building and guest talks and seminars.
Future PlansJames hopes to take the company to the next level of mentoring people and arranging talks internationally, increasing his guest-speaker and mentoring team list.
“...The Student Entrepreneurship Programme has enabled me to build upon my dream to help and inspire young people. I have had support from the initial concept right through to starting the business and now to the operational side of things. It has been an excellent learning opportunity for me...”
I came up with my business idea whilst running the Solent Sparks Entrepreneurs Club. We were getting some great keynote speakers in, a lot of whom were young and I thought young speakers was a refreshing change from the more mature and experienced kind of speakers you usually see.I thought ‘Wouldn’t it be cool to have a company representing young people who have already achieved amazing things?’I always had in mind that I wanted to be my own boss because I genuinely didn’t think anyone would hire me! I got two GCSE’s and not very good A levels and every job I applied to I was rejected for, maybe that’ll change once I leave University.I wanted to be my own boss because I like making my own decisions and I don’t particularly like being told what to do, which doesn’t always go my way. The
only person I have to answer to now is the tax man.Running the Solent Sparks Entrepreneur Club was like running a speaking agency, I already understand all the fees you need to deal with, what kind of places will pay and what places won’t, marketing my services, things like that. I also learned presentational and leadership skills by standing up in front of 100 club members to get the ball rolling, something you don’t experience in a classroom situation.The support from the University has been fantastic, I’ve recieved mentoring as well as financial support from the Solentrepreneur scheme, made valuable contacts – some of whom have become involved in working through
my business, and none of that would have happened if I hadn’t come to University and become involved with business and entrepreneurship through my degree and through my
involvement with the programme.Advice I would give to a new student of the University looking to start their own future business is to just do it. I hear so many people saying they want
to be a millionaire by the time they are thirty, or they want to be in a job with £100,000 salary but I ask ‘How? How are you going to do it with no understanding or experience in business?’. If you want to go into business and understand how it works in real life then come and get involved in what the uni has to offer.
I always had in mind that I wanted to be my own boss because I genuinely didn’t think anyone would hire me!
Supporting the Entrepreneurs of the FutureStudent Entrepreneurship Program, Southampton Solent University, East Park Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0YN
Motivational Speaking
JAMES HEADSPEATHFaculty of Business, Sport & Enterprise
BA (Hons) Marketing with
Entrepreneurship
Year Two
Tel : 07817453164
Email : [email protected]
www.ichallengeu.co.uk
• Inspirational Guest Speakers
• Individual Mentoring