Speaker: Melanie Rawles – Plymouth Patent Library (PatLib) - Mel will be presenting information on all aspects of IP, including patents, copyright, trade marks and designs, helping local businesses and individuals to understand and exploit their Intellectual Property

The Starting Post is Plymouth’s business network for the city’s growing start-up community. Our mix of networking, practical advice sessions, and start-up stories, will help new businesses in Plymouth get off the ground and make the connections that will help them thrive.

The Starting Post is for people with a new business or those thinking about starting up. It is there to support the start-up community across all sectors. Perhaps networking seems a bit daunting when you’re just starting out? Well Starting Post is the perfect place to meet people facing the same challenges as you and your business, and will help you to grow in confidence.

Delivered in partnership by Formation Zone at the University of Plymouth, and Santander, the bimonthly events will be inspiring and informative, as well as giving you the chance to meet fellow entrepreneurs at the same stage as you.