Thinking of starting your own business or going freelance?
Paul Scott, Enterprise Manager, Research and Innovation
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Bookable one-to-one appointments
These are available with Paul for business planning topics and ideation. Email Paul in the first instance to request an appointment.
Group Workshop Series
The workshops will be delivered by Paul and offer bite-size topics for the whole start up journey. We recommend that you plan to attend the full series, but can make adjustments for students who find they need to miss a session due to unforeseen circumstances.
Workshop Schedule
The series comprises of six 45 minute sessions, taking place AT 5PM in the Event Space, Davison Building Ground Floor
| Feasibility of Product or Service | Defining the Need | The Market |
Tuesday 14 October 2025
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| Creating a Business Model |
Tuesday 11 November 2025
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| Creating the Value Proposition and taking it to Market |
Tuesday 20 January 2026
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| Financial planning and stress testing |
Tuesday 17 February 2026
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| Funding requirement and strategy |
Tuesday 17 March 2026
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| Review and Feedback session with networking |
Tuesday 12 May 2026
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All workshops are bookable through the events tab on the Careers Portal. If you have any questions, please email Paul directly.
The Side Hustle Showcase
This is an annual celebratory event taking place in the summer term, where Royal Holloway students and alumni step into the spotlight to present their creative side businesses! From handcrafted goods to tech services, fashion brands to food ventures—this is your chance to see the incredible talents of your fellow students in action.
Why attend?
- Showcasing unique student-run businesses to students and staff
- Peer-to-peer learning and support with opportunities to discover amazing products/services
- Competition: attendees can vote for the Best Student Hustle
- Networking: hear inspiring stories and make new connections with like-minded people