Genecom Limited Doherty Innovation Centre Pentland Science Park Bush Loan PENICUIK, EH26 OPZ
T: +44 (0) 131 445 6100
E: info@genecombio.com
Training : Overview
Genecom provides training to introduce young scientists and potential entrepreneurs without any previous understanding of business planning and business to the concepts, language and skill-sets they may require if considering translating basic science into businesses, services and products.
"Patrick represents the next wave of inspirational business mentor (partner) and its impact on recruitment. I was one of his students as a scientist with no business background in BBSRC Young Entrepreneurship Scheme for biosciences postgraduates. His relax-but-serious mentoring style has shaped my business skills and interest. His performance together with his colleagues from Genecom were golden. I have to admit that he has done a pretty good job in training, also in persuading me to develop my own talents in business. Patrick McCarthy is going to inspire you. Will you be there?"
University of Dundee student 2009
The enterprise and entrepreneurship training is delivered over one or two days at workshops on site. Modular training or residential courses can be organised.
What people are saying about us
"one of the most enjoyable short courses I have ever been on";
"helped build on my MBA learnings from the year before"
"I still refer to the materials you supplied us with on the course and am using some of it as the basis of (my) Intellectual property talk"
April Kelly - Scottish Health Innovations Ltd.
• The workshop on the whole was excellent, from the presenters to the lunch! All speakers were informative and very enjoyable to listen to. I was in the intellectual property workshop and both Richard and Kevin were brilliant speakers and I learnt an incredible amount. Thank you to the organisers of this workshop. The venue was stunning also.
All presentations were excellent and (sic) very useful interactions with others. I am walking away very motivated and intend to follow up (sic) in information used and learned at the sessions. Favourite was day 1 morning but all amazing. Venue was great and catering impressive. Will recommend to colleagues and post docs. Many thanks
Best thing that can be done in these short amounts of time. Further contact for more information encouraged
From Bench to Boadroom - University of Edinburgh post-doctoral student, January 2009
To see if there is a Genecom course near you, follow the links from this page by clicking the link on the left of the screen
Nexxus Launches 'Water Cooler' Mentoring Service
"It is often a little piece of advice or knowledge that means the difference between seizing an opportunity and its passing you by. Whether setting up a new venture or running a successful enterprise, these bits of advice and knowledge become even more crucial. Nexxus can help provide a potential solution: Through the new 'Water Cooler' Mentoring Service, we'll put you in touch with a successful entrepreneur in the Nexxus community who has expertise to share". As featured in Scotland on Sunday. For more information visit the Nexxus website.
Are you looking for a mentor? Or perhaps you'd like to offer your services as one? Either way, send an email to Judy Rudd at in the first instance and they will get in touch to take things forward.
Yoodoo
We think that the new Yoodoo website [click here] may provide a huge amount of information for people considering business start-up. See what you think too!
What is Yoodoo about?.
Yoodoo claims to be able to help the browser find out whether he/she could start his/her own business – and to give everything needed to get started.
It claims that "even if you’ve got no idea what to try, Yoodoo builds you a personal journey to develop both your skills and a blueprint for your new business. It’s inspiring, it’s fun and it’s nothing like being back at school".
It says "you’re not alone: you can share your journey with other Yoodooers who are looking to make that big leap, too!"
The Yoodoo team claim to be business experts. They are behind the bestselling “Beermat” series of business books; "famous for explaining business in plain English". We are told that everyone on the management team has run their own businesses and that Yoodoo is supported by over 80 business experts and has big brands like eOffice, Easily.co.uk & Moo behind (the site).
Who is Yoodoo?
Yoodoo is a team of over 50 dedicated staff including some of Britain's "best writers and video producers" and over 80 business experts who provide business advice.
Your guides on your Yoodoo journey are...
Tony Heywood: A business leader with over twenty five years at the top of major companies across the world...
Nick Saalfeld: A serial entrepreneur with three successful businesses under his belt and the perfect face for radio...
How does it work?
Yoodoo claims that it will take you from basic business skills through to a personalised plan at your own pace"
What will it cost me?
The site states that "most of the Yoodoo experience is completely free" but apparently there are some fees for 'extra services' but they promise no surprises.
Business Skills Videos
In order to provide an understanding of setting up a personal business and of the concepts of the market place, Genecom has teamed up with Blueberry Training to provide a series of short videos that take the viewer through the process of starting up a new business. Each film is about 4-7 minutes long and offers a basic introduction into:
Feedback
The producer of these videos is looking for feedback on them. If you can spare a moment and before June 6th, please click on the link below and complete the simple survey.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5SCNNTQ
Company Start-up
Developing a business idea
Writing a business plan
Forming a Company or being a 'Sole Trader'
Your duties as a director
Thinking about your markets and selling
Undertaking market research
Marketing your business
Negotiating contracts
Costing and Pricing Services and Goods
Selling
Managing your business
Project Management
Protecting your Intellectual Assets
Record Keeping
Cash Flow
Regulatory Matters
Contracts
Trading Regulations
Record Keeping
To purchase these films visit the Blueberry Training web-site
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