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START UP YOUR BUSINESS At the University of Salford, no ambition is too big. If you’ve got a business idea of your own, our Launch team can help bring it to life through funding awards and business start-up support, and we’ve recently launched a brand new business incubation centre on campus to help. For any students that have a brilliant business idea but are unsure of the next steps, or for those thinking of going freelance, we can help turn ideas into reality and provide support through all the vital steps of setting up in business. We can provide you with free hot-desking office space in the heart of Peel Park campus, where you will have access to a networking lounge to grab a coffee and make those all important business connections. The Launch incubator also offers a wide range of support to make the venture of creating a business less daunting. In partnership with the Business Growth Hub we offer a six month support programme including workshops on specific aspects of building a business, as well as mentorship from experienced professionals and subject specific drop in sessions, delivered by staff from the Salford Business School. You will also have access to grants for vital start-up essentials such as software, insurances, licences, basic equipment, training or attendance at trade fairs.
Oliver Buxton, a third year Acoustical and Audio Engineering student and band manager, has launched his business Delux Music Collective to support musicians and offer them fairer treatment. Oliver has been involved with the Manchester music scene for a number of years and currently manages six artists. The idea for the business came after Oliver had noticed that musicians were being treated poorly by promoters. He said: “It became very apparent from working with bands that a lot of promoters don’t treat artists correctly. We’ve seen so many people drop out of the industry because of it, and that’s what I want to prevent.” The business organises all aspects of live music from booking venues, marketing materials, booking artists, photographers and videographers. Oliver said, “I joined Launch because I had no idea about anything to do with business but I knew everything I needed to know about music. I thought if we’re going to grow, and we’re going to grow properly, then I’m going to need some help and Launch was just the perfect opportunity to springboard my ideas.”
Oliver Buxton, BEng (Hons) Acoustical and Audio Engineering
