Business Thursday at the Hive

We’ve got a variety of talks and workshops lined up on the 16th April, covering a wide range of different topics.

You’re welcome to pick and choose the talks that interest you the most, or alternativily you can attend all of them.

About the talks

Introduction to Marketing Planning

10am – 11am

Discover how to make marketing enjoyable and effective. Learn to set goals, find your audience, and create valuable marketing plans.

Short Introduction to AI and Intellectual Property

11:30am – 12pm

This talk will highlight the main things to consider when generating AI material for your business, what are the potential issues regarding IP and infringement and what the future might be in this faced paced technology.

Short Introduction to the Business Model Canvas

12:10am – 12:30pm

What is the Business Model Canvas and how can it be used to help your business or start-up.

101 guide to starting, scaling and exiting your business.

2pm – 4pm

Join Dr Adrian Burden for a practical workshop on how to grow a business You’ll explore straightforward ways to manage your finances, plan for the future, and make the most of your intellectual property. The session will also cover understanding company shares, approaches to fundraising, keeping financial records in good order, and strategies to scale your business. It’s designed to help you develop a more structured, strategic way of running your business—building solid foundations for long‑term success and, if desired, a future exit.

Why Projects Get Stuck: Making Better Decisions and Managing Stakeholders using Stage-Gate Governance.

6:30pm – 9pm

Learn why IT projects sometimes slow down—and how better stakeholder alignment can keep things on track. You’ll be introduced to the Cooper’s Stage‑Gate Model and simple techniques for mapping stakeholders and running more effective gate reviews. You’ll also be given mini simulations and reflective exercises that can help you to improve real‑world project outcomes.

This British Computer Society and BIPC event in open to a everyone and includes complimentary refreshments and time to network.

*Please note that this is deliverd that we can't give legal advise during any of these talks.

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