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Essex Business School

Advice for students on how to pitch your business idea to investors.

Hanna Jones

17 January 2020

Just remember, nothing worthwhile comes easy

Born and raised in Lewisham, South London, Essex was a world away from the hustle and bustle of inner city life for light-heavyweight professional boxer, Dan Azeez.

Alumni team, Dan Azeez

02 December 2019

How third year Business Management student Karolina found her confidence through joining the Catholic Society at the University of Essex

Essex Business School

10 September 2019

You don’t have to wear a suit to be big in business. Philip Kasumu, founder of health app Lyle, tells us how Essex Business School changed his outlook.

Alumni team, Philip Kasumu

24 June 2019

I’ve gained a permanent, part time job that pairs up well with my degree as well as gaining professional experience while studying.

Chelsea Millward

20 June 2019

As it is only an internship I did not expect to get any real responsibility, however, from the day I joined I was given important tasks and was made to feel like an important part of the team.

Syed Mahian

19 June 2019

I decided to do an internship because I really value the importance of experience alongside education.

Anu Popoola

15 May 2019

At the official opening of our new Essex Business School building, our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Anthony Forster, described how working collaboratively with regional business is key to our success.

Professor Anthony Forster

19 January 2016

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Essex Business School

How to pitch your business idea

Just remember, nothing worthwhile comes easy

Karolina's Essex journey

Healthy Business

Intern story: Finance Assistant at TT Education

Intern story: Project Coordinator at The BIG Alliance London

Intern story: Finance Intern at Colchester Arts Centre

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