Evaluation

Through the enterprise lectures I learnt a lot of information and resources, which I would never of, thought of before to start up a business. The structure of the lectures and tasks covered what we need to know, and what to take into consideration when starting up a company. The swot and pest analysis and other tasks are common sense to realise if there is a gap so that anyone doesn’t put a lot of money into the company if it is going to struggle to make a profit. The most shocking finding was the costings of how much we had to charge clients per day to cover the overheads and make a living. I thought that this was pretty scary and if I was starting up a design agency this would be the only thing holding me back, just because I’m not guaranteed to be financially stable, but this is the risks of starting up a successful company and if we cover our research thoroughly and find an opportunity in the market we should be a success.

I thought the group presentation was enjoyable but also stressful, as to be relying on the other members of the group to cover their sections and organising around the bank holidays when and where to meet.

The whole enterprise module was a subject that everyone through the Graphics program should attend because it leaves the opportunities after of even later when we graduate the option and knowledge of what it takes to start up a business. After the presentation I spoke to one of my flat mates who explained that there is new government funding available, which I wished I new two weeks ago. I have enjoyed the enterprise module and even if I don’t set up a business in the future there are many aspects I learnt that can still apply to me working for a design agency.

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Lace market - Centre of Nottingham. Might be a bit small would need to phone up and ask about the rent to.




A lot cheaper at £350 a month, location is important for our clients, ill need to phone up and ask more about where abouts it is located. They tick all the facilities we are looking for.


Really nice spacious studio. Facilities include parking, kitchen facilities, meeting rooms. The price though £1500 per month maybe too much. £375 a week.



Some studio space found near the centre of Nottingham. The studios are ideal for photography but would be able to change the layout & furniture to make it into a design studio. With this studio we would need to find some printers, or consider buying two digital printers and use litho printing at a larger print company.
Some studio space in Nottingham, but the size of the place is too small for five of us. We would have to hire 5 rooms together but wouldn't work to well.

Few printers within Nottinghamshire

Not sure if we would buy our own, or start off using someone else's printers till we make money to buy our own.

Anyway here our a few so far...

Where & Who is the competition?

We have all agreed that the best location to start up our Print based company would be in Nottinghamshire. This is because it is in a good location in the country, and is a window of opportunity to gain new clients/ businesses within the area.

Google maps of the location of other design agencies based within Nottingham.

Enterprise Notes

What is your business plan?
Business plans from banks online
Include what I learnt from Bridget in the lectures, highlight the key points. SWOT PEST analysis

Realist of how much studios would cost

What skills do we have?
Always write more than cut it down after
Joint business plan
Costing - Whats the hourly/ daily rate?
Printers -do we rent?
Positions in the company

Business plan advice

A few notes made for Enterprise

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