Business Support - Lets Talk Business

Schedule

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Tue, 02 Mar, 2027 at 03:00 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre | Oldham, EN

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Looking for support as your business grows? Get expert guidance on accountancy, digital skills, business planning, compliance and more!
About this Event

If you need support with your business, we're here to help!

Let's Talk Business is an informal session, perfect for establishing start-ups and small to medium enterprises.

These sessions are supported by:

Kiera - Enterprise officer for Oldham Libraries and the Build a Business project:

Kiera can help you access one-to-one support, workshops, and a range of business resources available through the library.

Whether you're just exploring an idea or already running a business, she's happy to chat through your plans and provide tailored guidance to support your journey.


Brain - Enterprise Advisor for the Business Growth Hub (Oldham)

Brain is part of the fully funded “Enterprising You” programme, assisting with start-ups and other small businesses to put in good foundations for growth.

Brian can support with planning, forecasting, sales and networking, as well as signposting businesses to wider relevant help and resources. He also has extensive experience in the Franchising and Recruitment sectors.


Martine - Business Compliance Support Officer with Oldham council

Martine supports food businesses with inspection compliance, helping them understand and meet food safety requirements.

She is always happy to help with any questions or queries and to offer guidance to support good practice and compliance.


Andy - Founder of InclusiveBytes CIC

Andy is the founder of Inclusive Bytes CIC, a community technology organisation based in the Spindles, Oldham. With over 30 years in software development, Andy started Inclusive Bytes during the pandemic after seeing how many people were being left behind online.

At Build a Business, Andy runs the Digital Drop-in for Business. Bring any tech question, from websites and email to cyber security, AI tools or choosing the right software, and get straight, practical advice with no jargon and no sales pitch.


Denise Scott - Founder of Scott HR Consultancy LTD

Denise helps businesses make people management simpler. With over 30 years of HR experience, providing practical support across a range of people matters.

While many businesses turn to HR when issues arise, my aim is to support employers before, during and after challenges, helping to prevent problems before they occur.

From employment law and HR policies to onboarding, training and wellbeing, I provide straightforward advice to help businesses stay compliant and confident, especially with upcoming employment law changes.




Please note that the information provided at these sessions is for guidance only. Attendees are encouraged to verify any information and conduct their own research before taking any action. Oldham Council are not liable for the results any actions taken on the basis of information received at these sessions.



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Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre, Greaves Street, Oldham, United Kingdom

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