Case studies
Campus Enterprise Opportunities has helped countless students, staff and graduates to develop their ideas and successfully start a business.
Read about some of our recent success stories:
abDance
abDance offers bespoke dance teaching to schools and sports centres to complement their existing activities. The unique selling proposition of abDance is that almost any theme can be incorporated into dance.
Alison worked with Campus Enterprise Opportunities over several months to develop her initial idea into a business and the hard work paid off as she won third prize in the Business Venture Competition 2009.
"Without the help and support of Campus Enterprise Opportunities, abDance would not be where it is today. The advice and encouragement that I have received over the past few months from Campus Enterprise Opportunities, not only through the useful events and activities but also on a one-to-one basis has really enabled me to develop my business."
Alison Bacon, abDance
Visit the abDance website|.
Head & Griffiths
Owain Griffiths developed Head and Griffiths, an online bespoke tailor during his Business Management and Enterprise degree.
Owain has gained a place on the Enterprise Inc Programme. The help and support he will receive will allow him to move the business, developing the brand image and to start trading.
"I am looking forward to making the most of the great opportunities that the Enterprise Inc programme will offer me and really taking the business forward.”
Owain Griffiths, Head and Griffiths
Visit the Head & Griffiths website| to see their range of suits.
For more information about CEO, starting a business or developing your ideas call +44 (0)116 207 8914 or email ceo@dmu.ac.uk|
Kindred Sole
Kindred Sole is a women’s online footwear retailer providing an extensive range of the finest designs, crafted from premium materials and sourced from around the world.
After graduating from Fashion Retail Buying Beth and Elizabeth wanted to develop Kindred Sole into a viable business. They obtained a place on the Enterprise Inc programme and now work with a mentor on a one-to-one basis to grow their business.
"The chances that Campus Enterprise Opportunities has offered Kindred Sole have already been highly beneficial to the development of the company. The support, funding and space that is available are crucial to the successful beginnings of Kindred Sole. As an online footwear retailer we have found that the expertise that is on offer will help our business flourish."
Beth Widdowson and Elizabeth Leary, Kindred Sole
Visit the Kindred Sole website| to see their range of shoes
For more information about CEO, starting a business or developing your ideas call +44 (0)116 207 8914 or email ceo@dmu.ac.uk|
Rachael Smith Illustration
Rachael Smith Illustration is a design and illustration service developed by Fine Art graduate Rachael Smith.
Rachael won first prize for her idea at the Business Venture Competition 2009 and was also awarded one of two Creative Leicestershire bursary awards. With a place on the Enterprise Inc program Rachael would now like to develop and promote the business to secure further clients in the editorial sector.
"I am thrilled to have won two awards at the Business Venture Competition. The support I have received from Campus Enterprise Opportunities has really helped me to follow my dream and develop my business idea further. I am really excited about my future as an illustrator and the new platforms I will be able to take my work to."
Rachael Smith, Rachael Smith Illustration
Visit Rachael's website| to see her illustrations.
For more information about CEO, starting a business or developing your ideas call +44 (0)116 207 8914 or email ceo@dmu.ac.uk|