Monday’s 23, 30 March and Friday’s 13, 20, 27 March (13:00–14:00) | Freelance Start-Up and Development Appointment | Fitzroy 003a
Are you a budding freelancer looking to kickstart your career or an established freelancer aiming to scale your business? Access a 30-minute virtual appointment and we will guide you through our unique Freelancers Agency platform. Covering how the agency works, insurance, legalities, staying in contact, responding to requests, and the basics of becoming a freelancer or growing your established freelance career.
Monday 16 March (13.00-14.30) | The Cube – Business Expert Appointments - Funding & Pricing Expert 1:1 | Virtual
45-minute 1:1 consultation on all aspects of business start-up and development Brent Treloar is a leading South West business expert with over twenty-five years
of running his own businesses and delivering business investment, advice and training.
Get advice on:
of running his own businesses and delivering business investment, advice and training.
Get advice on:
- How to price your product/service.
- What finance is available and how to access it.
- How to grow a business.
Monday 16 March (17.30-18.30) | The Cube – Business Expert Appointments – 1:1 Business Support for Students with Neurodiversity and Chronic illness
Starting and running a business can be exciting—but also challenging, especially when managing health conditions or navigating neurodiversity. Ola Piewcewicz’s dedicated one-hour 1:1 support sessions are designed to offer practical, personalised guidance to students who identify as neurodivergent or live with
chronic illness.
Whether you’re just starting to shape a business idea, freelancing, or already managing a small venture, these sessions are here to help you:
• Shape a business approach that aligns with your strengths, energy, and ways of working
• Set achievable goals and create strategies that work for you
• Find tools and techniques that make planning, focus, and organisation more manageable and sustainable
• Build confidence in your ideas and your capacity to lead your own venture.
chronic illness.
Whether you’re just starting to shape a business idea, freelancing, or already managing a small venture, these sessions are here to help you:
• Shape a business approach that aligns with your strengths, energy, and ways of working
• Set achievable goals and create strategies that work for you
• Find tools and techniques that make planning, focus, and organisation more manageable and sustainable
• Build confidence in your ideas and your capacity to lead your own venture.
Sessions are supportive, flexible, and judgment-free—focusing on what works for you and your business goals.
Thursday 19 March (13.00-14.00) | The Cube – Business Expert Appointments - Legalities Expert 1:1 | Virtual
30-minute 1:1 consultation on all aspects of business start-up and development legalities with a legal representative of Ashfords LLP. An opportunity to check that your business meets all necessary legal requirements.
Get advice on:
Get advice on:
- What business structure is best for you?
- What insurance do you need?
- What regulations apply to your business?
Monday 23 March (11.00-12.00) | The Cube – Business Expert Appointments - IP & Copyright Expert 1:1 | Room 003a Fitzroy Building
David Mozley is the Â鶹´«Ã½ Intellectual Property Manager. He has all the information and guidance on all aspects of IP, including what the different types of protection are, what is protectable and what protection you might need.
Appointment offer – a 30-minute consultation 1-2-1 to answer all your questions about IP/Copyright/Trademarks, how they work and which are right for you.
Get advice on:
Appointment offer – a 30-minute consultation 1-2-1 to answer all your questions about IP/Copyright/Trademarks, how they work and which are right for you.
Get advice on:
- Patents
- Design rights
- Trademarks
- Copyright
Thursday 26 March (13.00-14.00) | The Cube – Business Expert Appointments - Finances & Taxes Expert 1:1 | Virtual
30-minute 1:1 consultation to answer all your business start-up/development and financial management questions. Jay is a partner at TS Partners (Accountancy and Business Advice). He has a wealth of experience in the business development sector, having co-founded a multi-million-pound business previously.
Get advice on:
Get advice on:
- Starting a new business or developing a business,
- Becoming self-employed or freelancing
- Options and help you to plan your business’s future.
- Business financial management and planning.
- Covering financial record keeping, accountancy, tax, R&D tax credits and funding options.
- Understanding and developing your cash flow, sales forecast, profit and loss account etc.
Monday 20 & 27 April and Friday 24 April (13:00–14:00) | Freelance Start-Up and Development Appointment | Fitzroy 003a
Are you a budding freelancer looking to kickstart your career or an established freelancer aiming to scale your business? Access a 30-minute virtual appointment and we will guide you through our unique Freelancers Agency platform. Covering how the agency works, insurance, legalities, keeping in contact, responding to requests and the basics of how to become a freelancer or how to grow your established freelance career.
Monday 20 April (13.00-14.00) | The Cube – Business Expert Appointments - Website & Digital Marketing Expert 1:1 | Virtual
30-minute virtual 1:1 consultation on how to grow your business online. The outcome of this discussion will be a clear plan of action on what changes are required to achieve your business goal.
Elliot Forte is a digital marketing consultant and web developer. He is an experienced website builder using Shopify, WordPress, and other technologies, and is an experienced business adviser on all aspects of enterprise.
Elliot Forte is a digital marketing consultant and web developer. He is an experienced website builder using Shopify, WordPress, and other technologies, and is an experienced business adviser on all aspects of enterprise.
Monday 20 April (13.00-14.30) | The Cube – Business Expert Appointments - Investment Expert 1:1 | Virtual
45-minute 1:1 consultation on all aspects of business start-up and development.
Brent Treloar is a leading South West business expert with over twenty-five years of experience running his own businesses and delivering business investment, advice and training.
Get advice on:
- What equity and debt financing is available and how to access it.
- How to grow a business.
Monday 20 April (17.30-18.30) | The Cube – Business Expert Appointments – 1:1 Business Support for Students with Neurodiversity and Chronic Illness
Starting and running a business can be exciting — but also challenging, especially when managing health conditions or navigating neurodiversity. Ola Piewcewicz’s dedicated one-hour 1:1 support sessions are designed to offer practical, personalised guidance to students who identify as neurodivergent or live with chronic illness.
Whether you’re just starting to shape a business idea, freelancing, or already managing a small venture, these sessions are here to help you:
• Shape a business approach that aligns with your strengths, energy, and ways of working
• Set achievable goals and create strategies that work for you
• Find tools and techniques that make planning, focus, and organisation more manageable and sustainable
• Build confidence in your ideas and your capacity to lead your own venture.
• Set achievable goals and create strategies that work for you
• Find tools and techniques that make planning, focus, and organisation more manageable and sustainable
• Build confidence in your ideas and your capacity to lead your own venture.
Sessions are supportive, flexible, and judgment-free — focusing on what works for you and your business goals.
Tuesday 21 April (13.00-14.30) | The Cube – Business Expert Appointments – Funding Expert 1:1 | Virtual
Sam supports students and graduates in understanding how to finance and grow their business ideas in a practical, realistic way. She has secured multiple funding bids and won prize money through business competitions, and has scaled her own business internationally, giving her firsthand insight into what assessors and judges look for. Sam provides advice and feedback on funding applications, helping you choose the right funding route, strengthen proposals and improve your chances of success.
Wednesday 22 April (13.00-14.00) | The Cube – Business Start-Up Workshop | Fitzroy 005
Are you thinking about starting a business but are unsure of where to begin? This interactive workshop will introduce you to the key essentials of entrepreneurship and guide you through the first steps of turning an idea into reality.
In this session, you will:
- Explore techniques for generating and refining business ideas.
- Understand the basics of business viability and what makes an idea realistic and worth pursuing.
- Learn the key elements every start-up needs to consider.
- Take part in a short group activity to practice idea generation and testing viability.
- Discover the support, tools, and opportunities available through The Cube to help you on your start-up journey.
Whether you already have a business idea or are just curious about entrepreneurship, this workshop will give you the confidence and practical insights to take your next step.
Thursday 23 April (12.00-14.00) | The Cube – Business Expert Appointments – AI To Strengthen Business Expert | Fitzroy 003a
Discover exactly where AI can strengthen your business ideas - whether your starting from absolute scratch or ready to build something serious.
In these one-hour consultations, you'll learn how to identify the real pain points in your business and find specific use cases where AI can genuinely enhance how you work and solve actual business problems. That might be understanding the basics of what AI actually is, it could be getting hands-on help designing and implementing a proper AI system for your start-up, or building your AI tech stack.
You'll walk away knowing the practical next steps - no confusing jargon, no expensive mistakes you'll regret later, just straightforward guidance that fits your budget and goals.
Thursday 23 April (13.00-14.00) | The Cube – Business Expert Appointments - Legalities Expert 1:1 | Virtual
30-minute 1:1 consultation on all aspects of business start-up and development legalities with a legal representative of Ashfords LLP. An opportunity to check that your business meets all necessary legal requirements.
Get advice on:
- What business structure is best for you?
- What insurance do you need?
- What regulations apply to your business?
Wednesday 29 April (13.00-14.00) |The Cube – Business Expert Appointments – Marketing & Social Media Expert 1:1 | Virtual
Paul can help you refine all aspects of your digital marketing, including social media, content writing and social media management. Learn how to use content to enhance and grow your digital profile and reputation.
Thursday 30 April (13.00-14.00) | The Cube – Business Expert Appointments - Finances & Taxes Expert 1:1 | Virtual
30-minute 1:1 consultation to answer all your business start-up/development and financial management questions. Jay is a partner at TS Partners (Accountancy and Business Advice). He has a wealth of experience in the business development sector, having previously co-founded a multi-million-pound business.
Get advice on:
Get advice on:
- Starting a new business or developing a business
- Becoming self-employed or freelancing
- Options and help you can plan your business’s future.
- Business financial management and planning.
- Covering financial record keeping, accountancy, tax, R & D tax credits and funding options.
- Understanding and developing your cash flow, sales forecast, profit and loss account etc.
