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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

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  • 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

  • Get access to a recording of the event and explore our on-demand video library

Events in this series

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

1. Ideas to reality: Validating your product and finding market fit

Explore the viability of your business idea including key questions such as "is it going to work?" and "is it going to last?".

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2. 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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3. Profiling your ideal customer

Learn how to identify and target your ideal customer.

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4. The basics of marketing your business

Turn your business idea into customers. Learn the marketing essentials every start-up needs to attract customers, build awareness, and grow with confidence.

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5. Building a business plan - business planning tools

A walkthrough of creating an action plan using SMART objectives, with guidance on building in flexibility and regular review.

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