Dreaming Of Growing Your Own Business? How To Get Started And Access Support And Funding For Your Big Idea

James started Copper Candle in 2004 to build the future of LED theatre lighting. 20 years later, Copper Candle is still attempting to disrupt the entertainment technology sector, and he has learned some interesting lessons along the way that everyone else can learn from too.

In this talk, James will guide you through the first steps you should take to start your new business idea, including incorporating your business, founding a team, allocating shares and how to get funded. In particular, he will cover all of the routes to getting cash for your idea and the different funding bodies and systems you can go to for grants and support.

James will bring his usual enthusiastic style of presenting and will be explaining all of his ideas with his favourite presentation tool - a computer game! Making an interesting subject entertaining and exciting to watch.

Who is this session for?

This talk will appeal to everyone, whether you are planning your own startup or just want to hear about cool opportunities for your existing business.

This session is free to attend when you register for the show. Be sure to arrive in good time, as entry is first-come-first-served.