Tips from the top for entrepreneurs
Students from Perth got expert advice from local businesses at a conference designed to educate and inspire budding entrepreneurs.
The students from Perth College UHI joined 250 of their peers from across the University of the Highlands and Islands network for the interactive virtual student conference, Get Inspired, which took place via video link.
Organised by the CREATE team at Inverness College UHI in association with Bridge 2 Business, part of Young Enterprise Scotland, delegates were offered expert advice on areas including personal branding and the importance of building an online presence as well as hearing insights on how to build a successful business and increase employability.
Speaking after presenting a session Andrew Scott, managing director of Milnathort-based Victus Consultancy, said: “I found this unique event to be outstanding and a pleasure to be part of.
“The engagement of the Liz McIntyre of CITB, Ian Maclean of ICM Electrical, Karen Henderson of Elletrician and Matt Stevenson of Carbon Dynamic
audience, the energy and the passion shone through. The students asked in-depth questions and made inquisitive comments, resulting in a truly engaging experience.”
Jill Elder, subject leader and lecturer in business and management at Perth College UHI, said: “I am delighted that our students have the opportunity to hear first-hand the experiences of
Andrew Scott, who has developed not only a very successful business portfolio but his own personal brand.
“Personal branding has become key to success in business, particularly for an entrepreneur. Students learn about branding within their course and indeed some will have the chance to start to build their own online profile.
“It is critical that students engage
with those in industry throughout their course and this event provides fantastic opportunities to do just that with the programme of speakers available.”
Carol Langston, head of CREATE, added: “Andrew’s session was met with really positive feedback from the students, who were left inspired by how he built his business.”