Start-Up Essentials: Part One - First Steps

About this programme

This Programme is fully funded for residents and start-ups based in South Gloucestershire and Bath and North East Somerset.

This workshop is Session 1 of 3 of our new Business Start-up Programme, designed for residents, sole traders, small businesses, and small charities.

The programme is aimed at anyone considering self-employment or starting a small business—whether you’re still exploring ideas or already have a plan in mind. It is designed to take you from concept to start-up, giving you the knowledge, tools, and confidence to begin your business journey.

Programme overview:

1. Start-up Essentials: Part One

2. Start-up Essentials: Part Two

3. Effective Marketing Strategy Masterclass

What you’ll learn in Start-up Essentials: Part One

In this interactive workshop, we’ll introduce key things you need to consider when starting out and provide practical tools to help you get going. Topics include how to:

· Gain focus on what you want to do, why, and how

· Check whether your business idea is likely to be viable

· Prevent costly mistakes before investing heavily in time and money

· Create a simple roadmap to plan your business and spot gaps early

· Decide which business structure is right for you

· Protect your reputation and finances by understanding common risks

Your Presenter

Dr Emma Smith (SFEDI, CPsychol) – an experienced business start-up expert with nearly two decades of experience helping aspiring entrepreneurs launch and grow their ventures. Emma also runs several businesses herself and brings a wealth of practical insights.

Next steps

This workshop is part of the 3-part Business Start-up Programme. To complete the programme, please also register for:

· [Start-up Essentials: Part Two](https://tinyurl.com/2ew25zvp)

· [Effective Marketing Strategy Masterclass](https://tinyurl.com/y4skpesx)

Attendance certificates (CPD) are available upon completion of all three workshops.

Your booking for this workshop is provisional until you have enrolled for the free Business Support Service. Enrolment is via a short online form – if you are not enrolled already, a link will be emailed directly to you.

If you are unable to attend this event, we require at least 2 working days notice for cancellations to enable us to offer your place to someone else. We reserve the right to cancel your place if you are not eligible for this service.

All participants of the service are eligible to receive up to 12 hours of free support.

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