Entrepreneur Stories is a regular event run by the Student Enterprise team, enabling you to meet inspiring people who have turned their ideas into a viable business. You'll hear how they started their business, the challenges they've had to overcome and their vision for taking it forward.

In this session we'll be hearing from LSBU Alumna Jackie Tomes: CEO at Tomes Homes and The Property Strategist at Property Strategy Ltd.

On a Ski Holiday in 2013, Jackie decided she wanted to have more freedom and time than she could have in her job as a Qualitative Market Researcher. This led to the creation of Tomes Homes, which has since built a multi-million pound property portfolio in the outskirts of South-East London & Kent for her and her husband, and their investors. When she's not building the property portfolio she's advising property businesses worth tens of millions of pounds on their business strategy.

Jackie likes being the boss of her own business and life, and has found carving out her own niche as a business owner has enabled her to flourish in the property industry. As a young female starting her own business, Jackie has encountered a lot of judgement and knockbacks. But through simple determination, willpower and tenacity (AKA Grit!), Jackie has shown that you can build a business that works for you no matter what the industry and barriers to entry.

This event is part of our programme of specific events for Global Entrepreneurship Week 2019.

This event is part of a series of the Student Enterprise events series at London South Bank University (LSBU).

This event is free to attend and everyone is welcome.

This event counts towards a Certificate in Enterprise*.

FAQs

*What is the Certificate in Enterprise?

LSBU students and alumni can obtain a Certificate in Enterprise by taking part in six Student Enterprise activities throughout the academic year. Please ensure that you sign in on the registration sheet when you arrive and at the end of the session, get a stamp on your Loyalty Card to help you to keep track of the events you’ve attended.

How do I get a loyalty card?

You can collect one of these at the registration desk at each event.

What support is available to students who wish to start a business at LSBU?

We offer exciting workshops, start-up programmes led by inspirational speakers and competitions to help you to get your business off to the best possible start, and keep it going.

For more information email us at studententerprise@lsbu.ac.uk

I am not a Student or Alumni of LSBU. Can I still attend the event?

Yes, our events are open to members of the public. All we ask is that you come with the willingness to learn something new. Please register under the 'Other' category.

What are my transport options getting to the event?

By train and tube – Southwark and Elephant & Castle stations are a 5 minute walk from LSBU’s campus. We do not offer parking. See a map of LSBU’s campus.

What happens if I arrive after the event start time?

Our events are popular and space is often limited. If you arrive after the event start time we’ll try our best to accommodate you. We do reserve the right to turn you away if you're more than 15 minutes late and the space is full, for health and safety reasons.

Do I have to bring a printed ticket to the event?

No – please turn up at the room and address specified on the events page and give your name to the staff member at the registration desk.

How will my data be used?

By signing up to the event, you are providing us with your personal data. Your data will be used to support the management and administration of the event and for sharing any post-event materials and feedback. We have a statutory obligation to report the number of events attendees to HESA on an annual basis through the HECBI Survey and to prepare internal reports on engagement in enterprise activities. Your Personal Data may be used as part of this report.

We may contact you about other events, workshops, programmes and competitions organised by the Student Enterprise team at LSBU and collecting your Certificate in Enterprise (if eligible).

If you wish to withdraw your permission, you can do so at any time by emailing studententerprise@lsbu.ac.uk

For further information on how the University uses Students’ and Alumni Personal Data please familiarise yourself with the Data Protection Policy available at https://www.lsbu.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/11686/university-data-protection-policy.pdf

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Contact us by clicking on the 'contact the organiser' button on the right of the page or email studententerprise@lsbu.ac.uk