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Category: Skills & Development
Atomic Habits: Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
Build habits that stick - start smaller, succeed faster.
Recommended by: Tom Simmonds, Head of Student Enterprise, Social Impact & Events - UoS Staff
Category: Ideation & Validation
“The Lean Startup” by Eric Ries
Validate fast, learn faster - ship what customers actually want.
Recommended by: Sean Larsen, Co-Founder & CTO at Labl.it - Entrepreneur
Category: Planning & Setup
Business Model Canvas by Strategyzer
Sketch your business on one page - clear, visual, actionable.
Recommended by: Tom Simmonds, Head of Student Enterprise, Social Impact & Events - UoS Staff
Category: Skills & Development
Y Combinator’s Startup School
Founder lessons, real tactics - free and self-paced.
Recommended by: Tom Simmonds, Head of Student Enterprise, Social Impact & Events - UoS Staff
Category: Funding & Finance
SCORE’s Financial Projections Template
Project cash flow quickly with a ready-made spreadsheet.
Recommended by: Tom Simmonds, Head of Student Enterprise, Social Impact & Events - UoS Staff
Category: Marketing & Sales
HubSpot’s Free Marketing Hub & CRM
Capture leads, send campaigns, track growth - all in one…
Recommended by: Tom Simmonds, Head of Student Enterprise, Social Impact & Events - UoS Staff
Category: Tools & Templates
Google for Startups Gemini Kit
Kickstart AI workflows with plug-and-play tools for startups.
Recommended by: Tom Simmonds, Head of Student Enterprise, Social Impact & Events - UoS Staff
Category: Tools & Templates
How Brands Grow: What Marketers Don’t Know
Proven marketing strategy for driving brand growth.
Recommended by: Ben Fishlock, Head of Client Strategy at Global Street Art - Entrepreneur
Category: Skills & Development
The Futur – Learn anything
Master essential creative business skills.
Recommended by: James Hamstead, Student Enterprise Consultant - UoS Staff
Category: Ideation & Validation
Side Hustle School – 10-Minute Case Studies
Short, specific stories with exact steps from idea to first…
Recommended by: Tom Simmonds, Head of Student Enterprise, Social Impact & Events - UoS Staff
Category: Funding & Finance
The Pitch – Inside Real Investor Meetings
Hear what wins, what worries, and how deals actually close.
Recommended by: Tom Simmonds, Head of Student Enterprise, Social Impact & Events - UoS Staff
Welcome to the Enterprise Resource Hub!
Your Curated Toolkit for Every Stage of Your Journey
Welcome to our Resource Hub, your go-to collection of books, podcasts, tools, and expert recommendations, handpicked to support whatever direction you’re headed. Whether you’re dreaming up a disruptive tech startup, building a social initiative, freelancing your creative skills, or growing a sustainable small business, you’ll find insights and inspiration here.
Each resource is recommended by industry speakers, alumni founders, mentors, and thought leaders who’ve been where you are now. Look for the Recommended by… tag to see who suggested it and why it resonated.
Disclaimer: These resources are curated and suggested by our network of entrepreneurs, educators, and practitioners. They represent personal experiences and opinions, not University endorsements. Use them as starting points, critically explore, test, and adapt ideas to suit your own path.
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