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Acorns Programme - helping you set up your own business

Would you like to belong to a supportive network of like-minded people and at the same time bring your business idea to life?

Yes, then look no further join the Acorns Plus weekAcorns Programme

 


Course dates:

Monday 17 June - Friday 21 June 2013

Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm

Venue: York St John University

Cost: £500; *Students £150; concessions and fully funded places available.


How is the programme structured?

A one-week intensive course covering

  • Strategic planning
  • Market research & analysis 
  • Managing your finances and cash flow
  • Sales 
  • Legal and contract issues
  • Administration 
  • Writing a strategic communications plan
  • Networking experience  
  • The Start-up Kit

This is followed by monthly meetings to continue developing your business idea and taking it further.

The programme is practically based, and provides the opportunities to leave with tangible essentials developing a sense that your business is coming to life.

 

How to apply

To register your interest please email acorns@yorksj.ac.uk

Find out more about funding opportunities for this programme.

Read our Frequently Asked Questions 

 

Need more information?

Contact Irma Gomez

Course Co-ordinator

T: 01904 876339

E: acorns@yorksj.ac.uk

 

Read what our recent participants said about Acorns Plus programme

‘I have delivered and attended a number of business training sessions over the years, so was more than a little sceptical about just how useful I would find Acorns.  I needn't have worried, I learnt a lot more about business and (more surprisingly) about myself - and gained some new friends into the bargain!’– Erica

‘The course gave me all the tools I need to realise my entrepreneurial dreams’

‘The programme gave me better knowledge of business acumen and the confidence and motivation to make our company progress and succeed further’

‘Positivity, inspiration and an increased sense of self belief’

‘A comprehensive course covering everything you need to know when setting up a company delivered in a fun and engaging way. I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone thinking about starting a business’ - Simon Wallace

 

*Students enrolled in full time/ part time education.


Acorns Enterprise Club

The Acorns Enterprise Club is part of the successful Acorns Programme and aims to bring together local entrepreneurs in a diverse and engaging series of meets, varying from formal to social experiences.

Open to all start-ups who want to further develop their skills, share experiences and ideas.