BrisBES: Introduction to Enterprise (2-Day Workshop at Spike Island)

BrisBES: Introduction to Enterprise (2-Day Workshop at Spike Island)

Dates: Tuesday 8th, and 15th October 2025

Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm

Location: Spike Island, Bristol

Are you ready to turn your idea into a business—or take your early venture to the next stage? Join us for a free 2-day training course delivered through the Bristol Business and Enterprise Support (BrisBES) Programme, hosted at Spike Island this October.

This hands-on workshop series will introduce you to the essentials of enterprise, equipping you with the tools and confidence to plan, launch, and grow your business.

Why take part?

• Free training & support: Gain practical knowledge across two interactive half-day sessions.
• 1:1 coaching & wider support: Access ongoing fully funded advice and resources through BrisBES.
• £300 grant opportunity: Participants who declare a new business before December 2025 will be eligible to apply for a £300 grant to kickstart their enterprise.

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Day 1: Marketing essentials: market research, SWOT analysis, goal setting & customer personas.
Day 2: Finance fundamentals: everything you need to get your business up and running.

Our advisors will be on hand throughout to answer your questions, with follow-up support available through 1:1 coaching or workshops as part of the BrisBES programme.

Who can apply?

This programme is open to anyone who:

• Lives within the Bristol City Council area.
• Has an idea for a new business, recently started one, or is already trading.
• Intends to launch a new business before December 2025.
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BrisBES Grant Eligibility
To be eligible for the grant associated with this workshop, please note the following requirements:

• You must be enrolled with BrisBES prior to attending the workshop.
• You must complete a with your full name and work or residential address. This information allows us to carry out eligibility checks. Enrol with BrisBES .
• You must be based within the Bristol City Council boundary to qualify for the programme and associated grant.
• Grants will only be made available after succseful completion of the workshop.
• You must complete a BrisBES New Business Declaration Form to be eligble for the grant. The declared start date of your new business must be on or before November 30th, 2025.

Host or Publisher Spike Island