- …
- …
Upcoming Events.
Business Creation course for women
Join us and learn how to create your own business. Whether you are already starting a business or interested in applying existing skills to business creation, this course is for you.
Starting 24th April 2024
Business Gateway: Social Media Co-Working Session: Get your Posts Sorted!
Whether you are an established business owner just needing a focused space to think about your social media each month, or a newbie who needs to start from scratch, we’re here to help you get the most out of social media.
Monday 6th May, 10am-12pm
Impact Investment Symposium - Changing the Dial: How Female Entrepreneurs Access Financing
Join us for a dynamic online Impact Investment Symposium dedicated to exploring the transformative power of investment in expanding financial access for female entrepreneurs.
Wednesday 8th May, 12-1.30pm
Business Gateway: Creating Effective Social Media
Social Media is one of the main resources within your digital marketing strategy to reach, engage and communicate with your customers online. If used effectively it can help generate leads, drive sales and amplify brand awareness. Businesses of all sizes can utilise social media effectively if it is planned and executed well.
Monday 13th May, 1-3pm
Business Gateway: Allowable Business Expenses
Want to know what expenses you can claim back via your business? This workshop aims to give an introduction to sole traders on business expenses and how to work out your taxable profit.
Monday 13th May, 3-5pm
Business Gateway: Franchising a Business
Join our franchise expert, Chris Coltham, in his whistlestop tour of what your need in place in order to franchise your business. It's a great way of growing your business, creating passive income and expanding your team.
Tuesday 14th May, 1-3pm
Business Gateway: Social Media for Tourism
Calling all B&Bs/guesthouses, leisure businesses, and attractions... Online influence tells your customers what they should think about your business, but is it telling them the right story?
Tuesday 14th May, 5-7pm
The Appin Entrepreneurship Prize
Are you a student or student team with a passion for entrepreneurship? Then don't miss out on the chance to participate in the Appin Entrepreneurship Prize - where you could win £2000 towards your idea!
Tuesday 14th May, 5-7.30pm
Business Gateway: Women in Business - Mindful Nature Wellbeing
Join this outdoor WanderWomen experience, to connect with like-minded business women and enjoy the magical experience of being held in a hammock. Integrate Vitamin D into your day, restore balance, and inner calm, be at one with nature, and live your truth!
Wednesday 15th May, 9.45-11.30am
Business Gateway: Video Podcasting for Beginners
Ever wanted to be a YouTube star? Join our video producer to find out more about video podcasting and building a YouTube following.
Wednesday 15th May, 1.30-4.30pm
Business Gateway: Marketing Strategy
This new workshop will cover the crucial next steps in what you need to know to ensure successful marketing takes place within your business.
Thursday 16th May, 12.30-2.30pm
Leadership course for Women
This four-session leadership course is designed to assist women to grow their leadership skills, progress their careers and play their part in the University achieving sustainable growth.
Starting 22nd May
Business Gateway: Creative Sectors: Exhibition Design, Curation and Engagement
Join us for Creative Sectors: a series of events in partnership with Creative Edinburgh, aimed at making connections between Edinburgh's vibrant creative community and the city's leading organisations
Wednesday 22nd May, 5-7pm
Business Gateway: Press Green for Go
A look at how embracing sustainability will directly enhance your business and reputation as well as looking after the planet we all share.
Thursday 23rd May, 10am-12pm
Business Gateway: The Beginners guide to ChatGPT & Artificial Intelligence
In this workshop you will learn what ChatGPT is and how to use it in to make your business more efficient and productive
Friday 24th May, 5-7pm
Business Gateway: Personal Brand Building on LinkedIn
Self-confessed LinkedIn enthusiast, Sharon Murray, shares her vision of Personal Branding on LinkedIn.
Tuesday 28th May, 10am-12.30pm
creative soundLAB: Clanimation Animation Collaboration
creative soundLABs are regular music networking and showcase events connecting super-talented, experienced music creators, music producers, composers and sound designers with multimedia industries and creative sectors. We are excited to add an animation showcase environment presenting a collection of wonderful animation works for you to experience.
Tuesday 28th May, 6-8pm
SDG5 Living Lab: Inspiring Women in Business & Leadership
Join us in celebrating the launch of the SDG5 Living Lab, a pioneering initiative by Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) and Women’s Enterprise Scotland (WES) aimed at fostering gender equality in entrepreneurship.
Wednesday 29th May, 4.30-7.30pm
Video for Small Business
In the age of digital marketing, video is a game-changer. This session will guide you through the process of creating and leveraging video content for your small business, helping you connect with your audience in a compelling way.
Thursday 30th May, 10am-12pm with HighTide
Business Gateway: Tiktok For Business
Understand the power of Instagram Reels & TikTok and gain confidence in using all the platform, to develop your business and reach your target audience effectively.
Thursday 30th May, 2-4pm
Imposter Syndrome: Conquering Self-Doubt
Imposter syndrome can hold you back from achieving your full potential. In this session, you'll gain a better understanding of this common challenge and acquire practical tools to overcome it, enabling you to pursue your entrepreneurial goals with confidence.
Friday 21 June, 10am-12pm
The Art of Forecasting
Effective forecasting is crucial for business success. This session will equip you with the skills to analyse market trends, financial data, and more, enabling you to make well-informed decisions and set achievable business goals.
July TBC
The Art of Pricing
Pricing is a crucial aspect of business strategy. This session will guide you in making pricing decisions that align with your business goals and market dynamics, ultimately helping you achieve sustainable profitability.
Aug TBC
Employing Your First Person
Hiring your first employee is a significant step in your business journey. In this session, you'll gain insights into the hiring process, from legal considerations to creating a welcoming workplace for your new team member.
Sep TBC
Should I Protect My Idea?
Intellectual property is an asset worth safeguarding, but the approach varies by situation. In this session, you'll gain insights into the world of intellectual property and make informed decisions about whether and how to protect your ideas.
Oct TBC
Impact Investment Symposium
The Impact Investment Symposium was launched in April 2020. It aims to create meaningful connections, spark collaborations, and develop understanding between investors, philanthropists and social entrepreneurs.
Wednesday 25th September, 12-1.30pm
Impact Investment Symposium
The Impact Investment Symposium was launched in April 2020. It aims to create meaningful connections, spark collaborations, and develop understanding between investors, philanthropists and social entrepreneurs.
Wednesday 20th November, 12-1.30pm
Do you have an event you would like to amplify within our community?
Send us your event link via the button below and we will share on this page, across social and in our newsletter.
How can we help you?
Collaborative Work Space
We provide a central collaborative work space where individuals and teams can work, connect, collaborate, network, inspire and learn together.
How can we help you?
Expert Guidance and Support
No matter the stage of your startup, we have supportive, accessible programs and business advisers eager to guide growth.
How can we help you?
Community
We welcome you to join this diverse startup community. Our members are eager to connect and collaborate, you will be in excellent company.
How can we help you?
Programming and Events
We bring together founders and experts for our programmes and networking events. Develop your enterprise skills or gain real-world know-how to help you succeed.
How can we help you?
Resources
Our knowledge and insights can help your business thrive. The team brings decades of real-life business expertise to help you shape your biggest ideas
How can we help you?
Bright Red Sparks - Monthly chance to win £500!
Bright Red Sparks is our new monthly Pitch Competition series, that provides a platform for any Edinburgh Napier student, staff or alumni to pitch their idea and win a cash prize of £500.
Contact Us
© 2020