Olderpreneurs: Starting your business over 50

Schedule

Wed Feb 18 2026 at 11:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Stockroom | Stockport, EN

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Starting up? Got a brilliant idea? Over 50?
It's never too late to start your own business.
About this Event

More older people than ever before are using their skills & experience to start a business.Come and meet our inspirational entrepreneurs who started their businesses later in life and enjoy a free light lunch and refreshments whilst networking.

Plus find out how the Business & IP Centre can support you to turn your business dreams into reality, through all the free business support the BIPC has to offer and our Build A Business in GM Libraries program that can help you get the skills, information & know-how to succeed.


11:30 - 12:30pm: Introductions, hear from our panel and their journey so far!

12:30 - 1pm: Q&A and discussion

1 - 2pm: Networking and lunch

This event is free to attend and is aimed anyone thinking about starting a business who are over 50 (or thereabouts) and live within the GM authorities of Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Salford, Stockport, Rochdale, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan.

Book your free tickets for this truly inspirational day. Lunch will be provided.


You will also learn about the Build A Business programme, offering support and facilities to help you succeed.You will need to register for the Build a Business Programme. Registration Form

You also need to be: The owner of a business OR an aspiring entrepreneur with a business idea you want to develop.For more information about the project go to:www.buildabusinessgm.org


Agenda

πŸ•‘: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Registration and Refreshments
πŸ•‘: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Introductions, hear from our panel and their journey so far!
πŸ•‘: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Q&A and discussion
πŸ•‘: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Networking and Lunch
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Stockroom, Merseyway, Stockport, United Kingdom

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