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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
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!
This series will provide budding entrepreneurs with the basics of how to successfully start a business.
Learn how to adopt a growth mindset to boost resilience, innovation, and decision-making in business.
Learn how to manage business finances, meet legal requirements, and choose the right legal structure with confidence.
Learn how to identify and target your ideal customer.
Explore the fundamentals of setting up a business.
Rachel shares her journey of building a successful service business from idea to self-employment.
Felix shares her journey of building a successful product-based business, from concept to self-employment.
Rachel Mellish
Founder Rachs Wellness Loft
Rachel is a certified Reiki Master, sound healing practitioner, and experienced trainer with a background in social work. She began her well-being journey in 2020 through Reiki, later establishing Rachs Wellness Loft in 2022. Her work has since expanded into sound therapy, where she delivers restorative sound bath experiences and holistic sessions to a diverse range of audiences.
Senior Business Adviser – Start-Up Specialist
Caroline is a dedicated and experienced Senior Business Advisor with a proven track record of supporting thousands of individuals in starting their businesses. With a deep understanding of the entrepreneurial landscape, Caroline excels at helping clients identify their strengths, overcome challenges, and carve out their unique competitive edge in their chosen sectors.
Business Adviser Enterprise Specialist
Clare has over 20 years of experience in the corporate world, working as a marketer on major brands, leading and coaching teams. Her biggest career claim to fame is modernising Snap, Crackle & Pop in a Rice Krispies redesign and getting them into jeans!
Enterprise Delivery Manager
Andy has over 15 years’ experience in helping businesses both start-up and grow. Having run a partnership Andy understands the challenges new business face on a day to day basis. Previously Andy has worked in European Trade, Insurance Loss Adjusting and Retail.
CEO and Co-Founder Pet Trust UK
Felix Robinson is the CEO and Co-Founder of Pet Trust UK, an award-nominated pet-tech startup developing the UK’s first secure, centralised platform for pet data.
