Entrepreneurship NetworkWelcome to the Entrepreneurship Network!
Promote student union based entrepreneurship activity through sharing best practice and information. The network is open to anyone who is either actively involved in, or is looking to raise the profile of SU-based entrepreneurship activity.
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Entrepreneurship defined
An entrepreneur is an individual who accepts financial risks and undertakes new financial ventures. The word derives from the French "entre" (to enter), and "prendre" (to take). Taking these literal translations, an entrepreneur can be any person who starts a new project or tries out a new opportunity.
The National Council for Entrepreneurship (NCE) defines entrepreneurship as: 'the process of uncovering and developing an opportunity to create value through innovation.' (NCE 2003)
This definition can refer to entrepreneurs across all sectors of society, including: Policy entrepreneur Social entrepreneur Eco-entrepreneur
An intrapreneur is an individual who acts like an entrepreneur but from within the confines of a large organisation or coorporation.
News
Enterprising Young Brits
The search for Britain’s enterprising young talent is now on! ?
Daily Mail Enterprising Young Brits is a national competition to find the next generation of entrepreneurs, recognising those who have made their ideas a reality. The best entry in each category will win £1,000 so if you have successfully mixed creativity with commercial flair, or demonstrated real entrepreneurial vision you could be in with a chance. The categories:
- Business Entrepreneur – For enterprising individuals who have started their own business, large or small.
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Social and Community – For ventures combining the principles of a successful business with an emphasis on the social and environmental benefits it can provide.
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Teen – For anybody aged 13-19 who is making an idea happen.
- Creative – For enterprising individuals, businesses and endeavours that have shown creative flair.
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High Growth Business – For start-ups that can demonstrate rapid and sustained business growth.
To download an entry form and for more information visit the visit makeyourmark webpage
Flying Start
Do you want to find out more about how to get your business idea off the ground?
Need to know who can help you?
Flying Start is a free national government funded programme for current students and graduates. Flying Start runs free half day workshops in your region designed to inspire and motivate people into taking action that will make their business dreams a reality.
These events are free for current students and graduates who have:
- No ideas
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Ideas but not sure what to do next
- A clear idea and want to start a business soon
If you are interested check out the NCGE homepage on OfficerOnline.
The Best Entrepreneurship Links In Town
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National Council for Graduate Entrepreneurship - Find out about how NCGE aims to achieve their mission of increasing the number of students and graduates giving serious thought to setting up a business.
SIFE - Students in Free Enterprise is an international organisation that aims to promote working together between students, businesses and the community. This website will also tell you about the SIFE UK National competition.
Prospects - Graduate Prospects is a leading UK provider of graduate careers information and services. Its Self-employment Community web pages, largely written by AGCAS members, provide students with reflective and practical information about setting up a business including links to information about related issues and sources of help.
The Prince’s Trust - A UK charity that helps young people overcome barriers and get their lives working. Through practical support including training, mentoring and financial assistance, they help 14-30 year olds realise their potential and transform their lives.
UKSEC - UKSEC is the national network for enterprise educators. They are an organisation of over 50 of the UK's most entrepreneurial Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
Their purpose is to improve the entrepreneurial capability of graduates, academics and the business community by enhancing the quality of enterprise and entrepreneurship education provided by staff within UK HEIs..
Gstart - Gstart is a joint initiative between Yorkshire Forward (the regional development agency) and Yorkshire Universities (the association of higher education institutions in Yorkshire).
It aims to provide a simple but comprehensive information website and to promote the Enterprise Roadshows appearing across the region.
Subscriber Watch
 Budding entrepreneurs and our friends at NCGE are all signed up to this network. Share your enterprising ideas on the network and ask questions to your colleagues. Network is one of the most valuable network to any union officer and staff member. The network can only continue to be a success if you use it to ask questions, share resources and links and to network with your colleagues.
Resources
 NUS produces and maintains a variety of key entrepreneurship resources for union officers and staff. They can be accessed from this page at the links below. E-mail the networks team if you have any resources which you would like to share with your colleagues.
Student Entrepreneurship
The World of Student Entrepreneurship is Growing - The number of organisations whose role is to enthuse student entrepreneurs is
growing. This resource gives you an idea of where you can turn for funding,
ideas, and support.
Social Enterprise Magazine
Social Enterprise Magazine - Now into it's 4th year, this monthly publication aims to provide accessible, relevant and up-to-date information for everybody involved in social entrepreneurship.
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