Taking part in the BUG Programme allows you to access a series of specialised entrepreneurial workshops. The 12 engaging workshops are led by experts from local businesses who have real world experience in the their fields. Email to register your attendance or just turn up!
Details of all BUG Events can be found here.
Where available some of the workshop material can be downloaded below.
Workshop 1 - Thu 27 Oct 2011
Envisioning your Business (Clive Kerridge, UoG)
Workshop 2 - Thu 3 Nov
The Mindset of the Entrepreneur (Philip Allen, Impact for Life)
Workshop 3 - Thu 10 Nov
Start-up Issues (Peter Doggett, Vistage)
Workshop 4 - Thu 17 Nov
Sales and Presentation Skills (Paul Clarkson, PA2C)
Workshop 5 - Thu 24 Nov
Intellectual Property Issues (Steven Murray, Rickerbys Solicitors)
Workshop 6 - Thu 1 Dec
Is My Business Viable? (Various Members, Chartered Institute of Marketing)
*Workshop 7 - Mon 23 Jan 2012
Marketing Via Social Networking (David Webster, UoG)
Workshop 8 - Thu 2 Feb
Money Matters (Oliver Newbold, Randall and Payne Accountants)
Workshop 9 - Thu 9 Feb
Sourcing Funding and Business Banking (Neil Griffiths & Darren Hurst, NatWest)
*Workshop 10 - Tue 14 Feb
How to Value Your Business (Brian Dorricott, Meteorical)
Workshop 11 - Thu 23 Feb
Managing People and Processes (Scott Harvey, Chartered Management Institute)
Workshop 12 - Thu 1 Mar
Putting a Plan Together (Clive Kerridge, UoG)
Workshop Venue
Workshops are held at University of Gloucestershire, FW015a, Fullwood House, Park Campus, Cheltenham, GL50 2RH unless stated otherwise.
*Please note 'Workshop 10 - How To Value Your Business' is held in TC106a, Teaching Centre, Park Campus, Cheltenham, GL51 2RH.
See Park Campus directions and map for details of venues.
Workshop Dates and Times
Workshops are held on Thursdays (dates as shown above) at 6pm unless stated otherwise.
*Please note 'Workshop 7 - Marketing Via Social Networking' is held on a Monday at 6pm.
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Please note 'Workshop 10 - How To Value Your Business' is held on a Tuesday at 6pm.
Internal Applicants
The entire BUG Programme (workshops, competition, mentoring & resources) is FREE to ALL University of Gloucestershire students, staff and recent graduates (of 5 years).
To register your interest email bugcompetition@glos.ac.uk
External Applicants
The BUG Workshops are available to members of the general public for £120 +VAT.
The BUG Competition is only available to University of Gloucestershire students, staff and recent graduates (of 5 years).
The BUG Workshops are now available to book for members of the general public.