Hopkins delivers ‘How to pitch’ seminar to recruitment company
Posted on 26th September, 2011 by admin in Keynote Speakers, Speaking Events
Recruitment company The Works invited Carl Hopkins to deliver a 90 minute seminar on the skills of pitching as part of their annual strategy day.
As the former owner of marketing agency JDA, Carl spoke about the pitching process from an agency’s point of view, sharing his advice on how to get on pitch lists and ultimately, how to win a pitch.
Salford students and graduates to be inspired
Posted on 23rd September, 2011 by admin in Keynote Speakers, Speaking EventsCarl Hopkins will be keynote speaker at the University of Salford’s Enterprise Induction on Thursday, 29 September, which will showcase the enterprise initiatives available to students, staff and graduates.
Are You Ready? is listed as a finalist in prestigious StartUp Britain Awards
Posted on 30th August, 2011 by admin in EnterpriseAre You Ready? the national enterprise programme, of which Carl Hopkins is a founding patron, has been invited to London as a finalist of the StartUp Britain, Best Enterprise Support Award competition sponsored by Ernst & Young.
Secret Millionaire returns to North East to open Support Centre
Posted on 11th August, 2011 by admin in General
Carl Hopkins is to return to the area where he filmed Channel 4’s The Secret Millionaire to officially open a centre which supports thousands of carers and their families.
Entrepreneurs put business on the agenda at the Edinburgh Festival
Posted on 10th August, 2011 by admin in Comment & Judging
Five Scottish entrepreneurs will pitch to a panel of judges for the chance to win business support worth £50,000 at the Scotland heat of Britain’s biggest small business pitching contest, The Pitch 2011
Secret Millionaire Carl Hopkins backs launch of enterprise programme to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs
Posted on 28th June, 2011 by admin in EnterpriseSecret Millionaire Carl Hopkins is backing the national launch of an enterprise education programme that teaches children as young as four the skills and concepts behind running a business.
‘Are You Ready?’ aims to prepare young people for the challenges and opportunities of life in the 21st Century by inspiring teachers to integrate enterprise skills and culture into the life and curriculum of schools and colleges.
Carl joins forces with Leeds entrepreneurs to launch new children’s party pack service
Posted on 28th June, 2011 by admin in Enterprise, General
Carl has joined forces with social entrepreneur Deirdre Bounds and marketing agency owner Chris Hudson to launch a new personalised children’s party packs service called ‘Parties Around the World’.
Leeds Businessman Carl Hopkins to appear on Channel 4’s ‘Four Rooms’
Posted on 20th June, 2011 by Stef Hopkins in News
Leeds businessman and former Channel 4 ‘Secret Millionaire’ Carl Hopkins is to make a return to the small screen but this time in a non-philanthropic or business related role.
Carl is due to take part in the new primetime Channel 4 show, ‘Four Rooms’ in a bid to sell his collection of 3,253 Marvel Comics.
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Effective business presentations – how to find a great professional speaker
Posted on 8th April, 2011 by admin in GeneralTop tips on finding the right professional speaker for your conference or event. What to consider and where to look.
Carl Hopkins invited to be expert judge for The Pitch 2011, the UK’s premier small business competition
Posted on 7th April, 2011 by Stef Hopkins in Comment & Judging
Former Channel 4 Secret Millionaire, Carl Hopkins will join serial and social entrepreneur Karen Darby on the panel of judges for The Pitch 2011, the UK’s premier small business competition.
Now in its fourth year, The Pitch offers entrepreneurs from around Britain the opportunity to pitch their business to the judges and a live audience for the chance to win £50,000 worth of business support and the title of Best New Business.
