Kent Enterprise Experience June 2011

Are you interested in

starting your own business?

Want to gain confidence & skills?

Aged 17-25?

We have organised a week long

Enterprise Experience for YOU!

Set in the heart of Kent on

20 – 24thJune

2011

FREE*

What is included?

Meals, accommodation, seminars, workshops, incorporating outdoor challenges, specialist instruction. Business help & advice about setting up your own company.

*Applicants will undergo a selection process

What? A week-long fun and inspiring residential programme.
Participants explore the concepts of starting new businesses or developing fledgling businesses.

When? Monday 20^th – Friday 24^th June 2011.

Where? Based in the heart of Kent at PALACE FARM HOSTEL an eco-friendly, Green tourism site.

Who?             Student aged 18-25 from Kent  who are interested in establishing business roots in Kent.
                         By developing business skills, knowledge and experience
                         Develop planning, leadership, management skills and understand a range of other business concepts.

Course Outline
Day One	Getting started – RU READY to do Business in Kent?
Day Two	Marketing 4 Real & Visits to local businesses
Day Three	Business Planning – In the Boardroom
Day Four	An Enterprising Journey – 24 hour team challenge
Day Five	GO – Final Presentations

Last year’s participants described the course as “life-changing and several have already started their own business.

Enterprise Experience Application Form. Please retutn to roundone@kent.ac.uk

For further information, book your place or register your interest email kent.foundation@kent.gov.uk Telephone: 01622 694341

Previous events

Calling all Young Entrepreneurs! New Opportunity from Kent Foundation . . .

Kent Entrepreneurs Initiative
Your chance to WIN

a package of business support from the Kent Foundation, and
professional business advice from a host of Kent based organisations covering everything from finance and legal to marketing and business coaching.

Who can apply?

Are you 18-30 years old?
Thinking of starting your own business or have started your own business in the last 12 months?
If the answer is YES …

How it works

Apply by emailing kfassist03@kent.gov.uk for an application form or downloading an application form at 2application2011 and tell us about your business.

Once accepted for KEI participants attend the:

Kent Entrepreneurs’ Workshop

February 16^th 2011, 12pm-3pm at the Canterbury Innovation Centre.

This workshop for KEI participants provides support and coaching to prepare for the Kent Entrepreneurs’ Initiative. Participants receive presentation skills training, encouragement, and information about the benefits of starting their own business. Lunch and an opportunity to meet business partners and supporters are included.

Kent Entrepreneurs’ Challenge on March 2^nd 2011.

KEI participants will present their business venture or idea before a panel of business partners. There will be an overall winner of KEI however; support and KAYE membership will be awarded to all participants. Dinner and an opportunity to network with business partners and supporters are included.

What will you gain?

Develop real world business skills and demonstrate your skills
Receive valuable business coaching at the KEI Workshop
A chance to WIN free business advice and business support to help you start up or develop your own business.
Free membership of KAYE
Network: get your name known amongst local businesses
Access to advice and support from The Kent Foundation
You have nothing to loose as all support is FREE !

Kent Entrepreneurs’ Initiative is run in partnership

by the Kent Foundation and KAYE (Kent Association of Young Entrepreneurs).