Be The Boss

University of Derby

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A programme of enterprise support aimed at students and graduates of the University of Derby who want to become self-employed.

Through a combination of action planning, one-to-one support provided by experienced business advisers, a series of workshops and other activities, participants are guided to develop the skills they need to set up and run their own business.

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