Creative Entrepreneurship for 15 - 17 Year Olds - Nottingham Trent University

Description

Launching your own creative business can sound daunting. This course is aimed at demystifying the know-how needed to take the first steps in unleashing your creative ideas and products to the world. Imagine pitching your creative business idea to your peers, getting real feedback, and walking away with a business plan that could turn your ideas into reality. Throughout the week, you'll meet other like-minded creatives, learn how to market your work and explore the latest digital tools to bring your vision to life. This is not a sit-back-and-listen kind of course – it’s an exciting, interactive journey where you'll brainstorm, collaborate, and innovate. From learning how to make your ideas stand out to discovering how to sell your products, this course is designed to spark your entrepreneurial mindset and give you the confidence to succeed. Take the first step in shaping your creative future – and who knows, this summer could be the beginning of your entrepreneurial journey! If you're looking to supercharge your creative ideas and turn them into a real-life business, this course is the perfect launchpad. Whether you dream of designing unique products, building a brand, or starting your own creative venture, you'll get hands-on experience and the skills to make it happen. Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) account for over 99% of the UK’s businesses. Playing a vital role in the national economy, many of these SMEs are creative micro-businesses specialising in design, craft, and retail. The top skills needed to run a successful business includes: • Creativity, originality and taking the initiative. • Technology, monitoring and control. • Analytical thinking and innovation. • Reasoning, problem-solving and ideation. • Critical thinking and analysis. This intensive course is responding to this by introducing entrepreneurship to new creative practitioners. It aims to develop your current skill set by sharing new ways of thinking and exploring industry insights. It’s ideal for any young creatives who have not followed a business studies course in the past who are thinking about launching their own business in either the physical or digital realm. The course will support you in: • Accessing the knowledge needed to launch a creative business. • Developing your creative skills. • Learning to innovate. • Increasing your confidence in your ideas and ability. • Bringing your creative business to market. The course will help you develop new ideas through a fast-paced ‘business sprint’ approach. You’ll work together in groups to brainstorm ideas, present entrepreneurial ideas, and give and receive feedback. This process will help you reflect on your plans and make improvements. Building confidence in your business ideas will be key. During this course, you will: • Build confidence in your entrepreneurial ideas, learn how to validate your products and services, and explore creativity through innovation and design thinking. • Develop your business strategy by defining your mission, vision, and values, while focusing on sustainable and ethical practices. • Identify your target audience using consumer profiles, market research, and customer analysis, gaining a clear understanding of your customers, unique selling point (USP), and brand position. • Create a business model and plan that includes financing, pricing, and feasibility, and leave the course with practical next steps to launch your business. If you’re also taking part in a course the first week of the summer school, you can take everything you've made, designed, or thought about and use it as the foundation for your business brief during this course. It's your chance to develop your ideas further and imagine how they could work in the real world! After studying this course, you should be able to: • Create a practical and achievable business plan. • Show confidence in your ability to be innovative and entrepreneurial. • Show your understanding of key entrepreneurship concepts. • Build essential business skills and apply them to real-world markets. • Explore creative and sustainable business opportunities through research. • Present your business idea clearly and effectively. Plus, with visits to real creative businesses and opportunities to present your ideas, you’ll leave with practical knowledge, new friends, and a certificate to boost your CV. Tutor profile: As a seasoned Business Development Consultant and Fractional Exec at BRIC Consultancy, Ben Rawson bring over 22 years of diverse experience in providing business advisory services, strategic planning, systems integration, and management consulting to start-ups and established organisations alike. He is known for creating bespoke business strategies tailored to the unique needs of his clients, helping them to not only meet but exceed their goals. Ben makes a range of products which are sold across the world. He also ran a retail space for six years supporting local creatives in getting their products on the shelf and sold to residents and visitors of the city. Throughout his career he has established a reputation for his strategic communications skills, ability to manage operations effectively, and commitment to community development. Level: Open to all Entry requirement: You should have plenty of enthusiasm and interest in starting your own creative business and ideally have an idea of the type of business you’d like to explore. You must be 15, 16 or 17 years old at the time of the course in order to attend.

What's included in the price?

This course will be delivered in person on Nottingham Trent University city campus. Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include great benefits such as the use of our modern library, and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course. All your materials and equipment will be provided, but you may also want to bring with you: • Laptop or tablet (with Microsoft Office or Open Office). • Ideas for a creative business. • Images or samples of the types of products or services you’re interested in. On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance, which will further enhance your CV.

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

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