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
- a supplementary income.
Some embrace the challenge of working for themselves. 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. Let us inspire you to turn your business idea into reality.
We'll 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
We're on hand to help.
Appointments are available for current students and University of Salford graduates only.