Acorns Plus 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?
Then look no further and join the
Acorns Plus programme.
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
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.
What recent
participants say about Acorns Plus:
‘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
New Dates:
Monday 25 June - Friday 29 June 2012
Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Venue: York St John University
Cost: £500; *Students £150;
concessions and fully funded places available.
To apply for a place in the
Acorns Plus fill out the
Online Application Form
Frequently Asked Questions
Find out more about funding opportunities for this programme.
For more information, contact Irma Gomez,
course coordinator:
T: 01904 876339
E: acorns@yorksj.ac.uk
*Students enrolled in full time/ part time education.