Young Entrepreneurs Start-Up Academy(Must attend 14th & 21st October 2026)
About this Event
Are you interested in starting your own business or exploring self-employment?
Join our 18-25 Young Entrepreneurs Start-Up Academy, a dynamic two-day workshop designed to help you turn ideas into action. Through practical sessions, expert guidance, and real-world insights, you’ll gain the confidence and tools to take your first steps into business.
Dates: Wednesday 14th October & Wednesday 21st October(MUST ATTEND BOTH DATES)
Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm (both days)
Location: Normanby Gateway Board Room
Important: Attendance on both days is required
What You’ll Gain
- Understanding of how to start a business
- Insight into what makes a successful entrepreneur
- Tools to develop and test business ideas
- Confidence in planning, marketing, and selling
- Experience working in teams to build a business concept
Day 1 – Starting a Business
- Entrepreneur mindset & skills
- Business ideas that work
- Setting up a business (process & legal structures)
- Understanding money
- Writing a simple business plan
- Marketing & getting customers
- Guest speakers sharing real experiences
Day 2 – Build & Pitch Your Business
- Team formation & idea development
- Market research & competitor awareness
- Branding & creativity
- Sales & customer approach
- Pitch training
- Pitch competition
- Feedback, recognition & next steps
Who Should Attend?
- Young people aged 18-25 interested in entrepreneurship
- Anyone considering self-employment
- Those with a business idea they want to explore
Why Attend?
This is a hands-on, supportive environment where you’ll not only learn but actively create and present your own business idea.
Spaces are limited – book early to avoid disappointment.
Where is it happening?
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