Be enterprising
Discover the rewards of self-employment, freelancing, or starting your own business.
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Workshop
There are countless reasons why people choose this path: independence, financial gains, or even just a supplementary income. Some embrace the challenge of working for themselves, while others have no alternative but to become self-employed.
Join our 'What does it take to become an Entrepreneur?' Workshop and learn how to launch your own business. Gain insights into the entrepreneurial mindset and the skills needed for success. Uncover the advantages of self-employment and let us inspire you to turn your business idea into reality.
We will highlight essential personality traits and areas to focus on for running a business. Through self-reflection and the Facets Model, assess your entrepreneurial abilities based on your skill set. Take the first step towards a fulfilling entrepreneurial journey.
Activities
- Am I Enterprising? Download the quiz.
- Think about your strengths and weaknesses and complete a SWOT analysis. How might you be able to use these to your advantage? Download the template.
- Take the Enterprise Catalyst Quiz and download your entrepreneurial profile.
Speak to a Small Business Adviser
Our Small Business Advisers are on hand to help. Book an appointment or call +44 (0)161 295 0023 (option 5).
Appointments are available for current students and graduates of the University of Salford only.