1. Sean Clift Student and Graduate Enterprise Officer Email – clifts@hope.ac.ukclifts@hope.ac.uk Tel: 0151 291 3982 Find me in Eden 002

2. Welcome to the Liverpool Hope Student Enterprise Society. The newest society at Liverpool Hope, we are going to be run exclusively by students, for students, with the aim to hone and enhance the entrepreneurial talent in Hope and to give our members a direct link to the corporate world, helping prepare them for life after their degree. The society that helps enterprising students develop and achieve their ambitions by offering motivation, advice, resources and opportunities.

3. Using the platform that we are aiming to build, we want to bring to you a range of innovative events featuring some of Liverpool’s leading entrepreneurs and corporate leaders, workshops and garage sessions to enhance your skill sets and exciting competitions to showcase your potential! We have a few surprises lined up, so be sure to watch our space. This year, we are delighted to be looking for a brand new team of the most creative, driven and FUN people. Join us in shaping the entrepreneurial culture in Hope and beyond, and be a part of this dynamic community.

4. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, film–maker or a sports coach; have an idea you’ve been playing with but need that extra bit of inspiration or want to develop skills to become more employable in today’s economic climate, either way, you’re sure to find yourself at home at Hope’s Enterprise Society. In the belief that “Be enterprising, be successful ”, Hope’s Enterprise Society is open to all -undergraduates, postgraduates and members of staff (in an advisory role), from all disciplines. Hope’s Enterprise Society is for movers and shakers— individuals who want to go out into the world and make a difference.

5. The society is aimed at proactive students who would like to run a business at some point in the future or those who simply have an interest in business and enterprise in general. Members can expect to: Develop their enterprise skills through a series of business-related challenges and events. Meet like-minded students and local entrepreneurs. Find out about the advice and funding available to students in the university and city.

6. Gaining valuable advice and support. Learning and developing your business skills Networking and meeting exciting new people. Committee members have the opportunity to meet students from other universities at conferences and courses. Gain a business mentor Have Fun

8. Want to join our team of bright spark individuals? Where will you fit in?

9. In order to provide you with the best opportunities, Hope Student Enterprise will function via a successful team based structure. Here is an overview of the teams and what they will do: Corporate Relations Team - Research and develop corporate network base - Manage and maintain relationships with sponsors and strategic partners - Match the needs of partners with those from other teams Finance Team - Build offers and deal packages for our sponsors and partners - Manage the budget and expenses of the club - Develop financial based- activities and events - Manage the accounting system and provide transparency

10. Media Team - Build and review the marketing strategy of the club - Ensure coverage of the events and manage the press publicity of the club - Design advertising proposals and potential events Enterprise Team - Responsible for the entrepreneurial activities of the club - Co-operates with the other teams to: - Build entrepreneurial events - Create and support business competitions - Build a network of entrepreneurs and angel investors Project Team - Acts as supporting team to the internal management of the club - Responsible for the development of committee social projects - Responsible for external projects undertaken with strategic partners

11. Events and Activities Hope Student Enterprise Society will be organising a series of events and activities throughout the year. Get involved and get inspired! ‘The Ultimate Business Pitch’ Got a Business Idea? Our ‘Ultimate Business Pitch’ competition offers you the opportunity to pitch it in front of 4 potential investors and win a cash prize of £200. ‘Speaker Series’ Looking to get inspired? We believe passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and ultimately, the world. With that, we bring to you our selection of some of the movers and shakers of the corporate and enterprise culture within the city. ‘Workshop Programmes’ Hope Enterprise Society is aiming to organise a series of workshops with our industry partners. If you're looking to enhance your skills and develop greater employability, join us at our workshops.

12. GET INVOLVED If you like what you see, get involved with us and see what all the fuss is about! BECOME A MEMBER Hope Enterprise Society (HES) members enjoy all the goodies that HES has to offer, and membership is 100% FREE! That’s right, it won’t cost you a penny. They do say the real good things in life are free. BECOME AN AMBASSADOR Ambassadors promote the society and its events throughout their year of their course. In addition, ambassadors seek out and collect feedback from their year group about HES and their events. This unique position gives added responsibility and is perfect for any social butterfly. JOIN THE TEAM The committee cannot function properly without a dedicated team behind them. If you want to make a real difference and actually get involved behind the scenes of the Hope’s Enterprise Society and its events, come join the team! From meeting new friends to honing your teamwork skills, being part of the team is an invaluable experience.

15. We hope you’ve enjoyed reading our little taster of Hope’s Enterprise Society and it has interested you in the club! We look forward to meeting you at our events, where you can find out tonnes more information about us. Find us on facebook just search HOPE ENTERPRISE SOCIETY First year is all about making friends, having fun and enjoying university life. To help you along your merry way, here are some of HES’s top fresher tips: 1.Talk to as many people as you can! Get out there! 2. Get involved in everything, you never know what you’ll find. 3. Student card = lots of discounts. Use it to your advantage whilst you can. All the best, Hope Enterprise Society

16. We specialise in supporting creative industries entrepreneurs, graduates and social enterprises Liverpool Universities Social Entrepreneurship Competition Do you have an idea for a new social venture? Want to win up to £ 5,000 and a tailored support package to help you explore the viability of turning your idea into a social enterprise? Pacificstream in partnership with UnLtd and HEFCE are running a competition to search for tomorrows social entrepreneurs. To be eligible applicants must have an idea for a social venture that will create positive change within their community and must be either a member of staff or a student at Liverpool John Moores University, The University of Liverpool, Hope University or LIPA. Applications must be submitted by 5pm, Friday 22 nd October 2010 and will be judged by an independent panel. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by 1 st November 2010. Eight finalists will be invited to present their ideas and compete for five financial prizes of between £ 500 and £ 5000 each plus a tailored package of business support at a Dragons Den Style final to be held on Thursday 25 th November 2010. Existing organisations, groups or those with a constitution will not be eligible to apply for a Catalyst Award. For further information and to request an application pack Call Ray Haigh on 07921 193775 or email ray@pacificstream.inforay@pacificstream.info