Monday 24 November and Fridays 21 and 28 November, (13:00–14:00) | Freelance Start-Up and Development Appointment | Room 003a, Fitzroy Building
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, insurances, legalities, keeping in contact, responding to requests and the basics of how to become a freelancer or how to grow your established freelance career.
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Thursday 20 November (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
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Monday 24 November (11:00–12:00) | The Cube – Business Expert Appointments - IP and Copyright Expert 1:1 | Room 003a, Fitzroy Building
David Mozley is the ²ÝùÊÓƵ 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:
- Patents
- Design rights
- Trademarks
- Copyright
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Tuesday 25 November (12:30–13:30) | The Cube – Business Expert Appointments – AI to Strengthen Business Expert
Discover exactly where AI can strengthen your business ideas - whether you're 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.
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Thursday 27 November (13:00–14:00) | The Cube – Business Expert Appointments - Finances and 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:
- Starting a new business or developing a business
- Becoming self-employed or freelancing
- Options and help you 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.
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Mondays 1, 8, and 15 December and Fridays 5 and 12 December (13:00–14:00) | Freelance Start-Up and Development Appointment | Room 003a, Fitzroy Building
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, insurances, legalities, keeping in contact, responding to requests and the basics of how to become a freelancer or how to grow your established freelance career.
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Monday 1 December (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
Sessions are supportive, flexible, and judgment-free—focusing on what works for you and your business goals.
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Tuesday 2 December (13:00–14:00) | The Cube – Business Expert Appointments - Business Expert 1:1 | Virtual
30 minute 1:1 consultation with Liam Keogh, an entrepreneur and marketing and communications expert with over 20 years of experience in launching, scaling and advising businesses.
He runs Business Advice appointments, offering guidance on all business challenges. Whether that’s creating a business plan, managing finances, handling recruitment and HR, or driving company growth.
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Monday 8 December (13:00–14:00) | The Cube – Business Expert Appointments - Website and 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 he is an experienced business adviser in all aspects of enterprise.
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Wednesday 10 December (13:00–14:00) | The Cube – Business Expert Appointments - Digital Marketing, Branding and Social Media 1:1 | Virtual
30 minute 1:1 consultation with Liam Keogh, providing help with sales and marketing queries and guidance on building a strong communications strategy, especially how to use social media effectively to grow your business.
