And it's good night from me...

Well, the moment you've all been waiting for has arrived, the last post (from me anyway!)

As I'm sure you're aware, Nottingham Trent University is continuing to support Student Enterprise with it's new 'Enterprise Inc' programme, which Phil will be running next year. I have given him ownership of this blog, he may start up another but I trust you will continue to support him as you have supported me.

Anyhow, as my role here at The Hive ends, I thought I'd share with you some of the highlights of SPEED 2006-2008. Ahem, mentioning no names...

Best excuse for not turning up to the Hive- Ran out of petrol on the dual carriageway...hmmm...

Worst excuse for being late - "Erm, I was asleep" ...yes, obviously...

Most frequent comment, post SPEED - I didn't realise how long it would take to set up, I wish I'd worked a bit harder earlier...no-one can tell you this, but hopefully now you've learnt to seize the day...

Most hungover award...you know who you are...

Best of times...SPEED Awards 2008...what a good day, well worth the effort!

Worst of times...Today. It's over but only for me. For you guys it goes on. Keep on keeping on

See you on the other side

What makes a good entrepreneur?

This article gives 5 key attributes of an entrepreneur, and while I recognise that they are all important, I question whether they are the most important ones. What about having a good idea? Is that an attribute worth having?

What do you think?

Public Relations and Press

This is a great article on how to pitch your story. Although it's aimed at bloggers, it rings true for press releases too. If you were unable to attend either of the events on PR, have a read and get some tips on getting your story out there.

Unrelated on the same website, how to tell jokes...Oh dear, officially, I have seen it all...

Awards update

Winners...well everyone who has completed their SPEED placement is a winner in our eyes...but we had to narrow it down otherwise we'd have been there all afternoon! Check out the slideshow above to see other photos. More to be posted on Facebook and pasted on lamp posts around the campus later...

All photography by Andrea Palmer www.andreapalmer.com

Highest Achiever, Kawsar Miah, with the Lord Mayor of Nottingham, Councillor Gul Nawaz Khan. Not sure what Kawsar can see of to his right, but whatever it is, it's scaring him!

www.digicomsolutions.biz

Spirit of SPEED Award winner Amy Simons was presented her award by Chair of Nottinghamshire County Council, Councillor Joan Taylor

www.pipalina.com

Andrea Palmer, winner of the Creative Business category, with Shed Simove - our guest speaker for the day

www.andreapalmer.com

Will Anderson, whose Contrast Media business won in the Multi Media Category www.freshguides.tv

Adam Roberts collecting his award for Best Business Plan from Shed
www.godine.co.uk

Nathan Thompson, who won the 'Shed Standing in a Hole' award, no hang on... he won Best Product!

www.newmsg.co.uk

Jasbir Bindarh picked up the award for Best Student Focussed Business with Student Solutions

www.studentsolutionsonline.co.uk

Julianne Catkin won the award for Social Business with 'Start 2 Learn' www.start2learn.co.uk

Glyn Daniel and Nedstar won for best Web Retailer

www.nedstar-uk.com

Blogging for Business

photo credit: Will Lion

Is it worth blogging for business? This article seems to think so, although I'm not sure I agree with the daily updates instruction!

View from the Top

First pictures of our exhibition. If you have any to add, please let me know or upload them to the Facebook group.



More to follow!

Thanks again!

A quick post to say thanks for your support with our event at View from the Top, photos to follow.

If you weren't able to make the awards ceremony and networking lunch and still want to see what we've been up to, take a trip up to the 4th Floor of Waterstones and look at our exhibition. We'll be there until Monday 24th.

Oh and for those of you who took our marketing seminar with Russell Kennard, remember his willow pattern plate exercise??? I think this takes it one step further!