Start your own business
Whatever stage of business you are at, be that looking to share ideas, write a business plan, look for funding or move your business to the next stage, we can help through confidential, impartial, advice and support.
Contact enterprise@uel.ac.uk to keep in touch with all new enterprise developments and projects through our mailing list.
Advice
Book an appointment with a business adviser now, to discuss your business idea and the support available to you at UEL. During your appointment you can get feedback on your ideas, get advice on writing a business plan or seeking funding, or more depending on your needs.
Business advice appointments are available by contacting the Employability and Enterprise team on 0208 223 2424
Internal Resources:
Free unlimited access to the FT for all current UEL students, all you need is your UEL email address. http://www.ft.com/home/uk
Do you need information on a specific market or country? The library has free access for students to a host of market intelligence databases such as Keynote and EBSCO. The library catalogue also includes an extensive selection of e-journals and articles . Ask at the library helpdesk for more information.
Petchey Centre
The Petchey Centre for entrepreneurship is a unique hot desk facility funded by the generosity of the Jack Petchey Foundation based in Knowledge Dock Business Centre in Docklands Campus.
It provides business start ups with state-of-the-art PCs and Macs, high-speed internet, online resources, colour printing, receptionist facilities and wifi internet access, as well as pro-active business support by specialists and in house advisers.
From September 2012 a programme of new and exciting activities will be taking place in the Petchey Centre, contact the enterprise team, or call in to see to see what is happening “This week in Petchey”.
To apply to base our business in the Petchey Centre please see https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6DR37W7 or contact enterprise@uel.ac.uk or 0208 223 2424 for more information.
