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Start your Business

Are you ready to transform your passion into a thriving business? This series will equip you with the essential tools and knowledge to kick-start your entrepreneurial journey.

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This series is right for you, if:

  • You want to start a business

  • You have an idea or passion you want to turn into a business

  • You’re a sole trader or have a ‘side hustle’ you want to turn into a company

Join our live events and learn from leading business growth experts

  • Learn how to shape and validate your business idea, identify and reach your ideal customers and lay strong foundations for growth

  • Be inspired by seasoned entrepreneurs who have successfully started their own business

  • Can’t attend live? Don’t worry, you’ll have access to a recording!

Events in this series

This series will provide budding entrepreneurs with the basics of how to successfully start a business.

1. Building a team and founder-led growth: From first hire to first advocates

A practical session for founders on making the leap from solo operator to effective leader by building the right first team and a repeatable customer acquisition engine without losing momentum.

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2. Mindset and Ideation

Explore the power of a growth mindset and how this can help you develop your business.

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3. Making sense of financial jargon

Learn how to manage business finances, meet legal requirements, and choose the right legal structure with confidence.

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4. Setting up a product vs service-based business

Delve into what to consider when setting up a service or product based business.

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5. Running a service-based business: A personal journey

An honest, inspiring story of starting a service business, overcoming challenges, and succeeding in self‑employment.

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6. Profiling your ideal customer

Learn how to identify and target your ideal customer.

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Speakers

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