Make it happen

1. Make it happen Complete support for planning, building, launching and growing a business Helping you become your own boss

2. Make it happen • A business start-up support website run by the National Centre for Entrepreneurship in Education • Make It Happen has helped over 6000 people with their business ideas, with over 1900 starting up their own business • It has proven so popular that many people and businesses across the UK now have their own branded version

3. About Make it happen • Full support system - from business plan to fully operational business • Interactive – able to network, connect and share information with other entrepreneurs, including on web forums • Expert Advice – access to business experts with feedback and business mentoring • Resources – access to wide range of resources, guides and factsheets • Develop Business Skills – access to webinars and information on key entrepreneurial skills • Case Studies – access to information about successful MIH businesses • Flexible - all this available 24/7

4. Video Guides • Simple to Use • Video guides for each part of business development • Developing Ideas, Analysing Markets, Understanding Customers, Targeting Markets, Impact of your Business, Managing Finances and many more...

5. Business mentors • Mentoring System • You can get expert advice from a range of business mentors – including successful entrepreneurs • You can learn business and entrepreneurial skills • Be part of a supportive environment for business growth and success • Save time and money – with flexible, centralised access to expert advice, networking with fellow entrepreneurs and information resources

6. Dedicated web environment • Secure environment with access to local resources for your business • Access to global business resources of the NCEE for developing your business

7. Support and Guidance • Support, Guidance and Networking • Discussion forums allow exchange of ideas, advice and information with fellow entrepreneurs • Video guides are linked to actions in the business plan – meaning you won’t get stuck with your business • Example case studies to learn from other successful businesses • Expert and peer feedback and advice available 24/7 • Build business skills and confidence at each stage of business progression • Increase network of expert and business contacts • Practical guidance and support in simple steps

8. Build Your Business • Business support 24/7 from anywhere in the world • Build business contactsthrough discussion boards • Share your success by becoming a case study business • Full support from the NCEE

9. Complete support system • Huge Video Guide Library –over 100 factual and ‘how to’ video/audio guides on all aspects of business and entrepreneurial skills – continually produced and updated • Expertise in Key Areas – supported by a company with a vast amount of experience at delivering national and international training and resources for business start-up • Dedicated Specialist Advice – capability to produce information resources dedicated to your business market • Complete Support – one-stop facility for planning, building, launching and growing a business. With resources, tools, online training and networking – all enhanced with mentor support, backed-up by experts

10. To find out more... • Try Make It Happen for yourself at: • http://www.mihmentoring.co.uk/ • Simply sign-up with your email address and begin your business journey!