Learn how to turn your business idea into a trading reality.
Series
Fuel your Business Growth: 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 six-part series will provide budding entrepreneurs with the basics of how to successfully start a business.
Confused with business jargon? This session will help you understand key financial terminology.
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Learn how to conduct market research to start your business on the right foot!
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Customer profiling: Customers and competitors
Online event
Get to grips with using SMART objectives in your business planning.
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Join Archie Wilkinson, CEO and Co-founder of Lifesaver, as he takes you through the ‘do’s and don’ts’ and the focus areas for giving your venture the best chance of success.
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Four steps to kick-start your venture
Online event
Hear from Tajinder Banwait MBE on how she launched Urban Apothecary, unique British fragrance lifestyle brand from her kitchen table to currently retailing in 37 countries.
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Speakers
Chris Stevens
Head of Business Support, Swindon and Wiltshire Business and Growth Unit
Chris has over 6 years’ experience in mobilising and delivering business support programmes and projects to bring about regional economic development.
Darren Brindley
Business Navigator, Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub
Darren has over 20 years experience of working with businesses of all sizes around the world, supporting their development, growth and skills progression.
Archie Wilkinson
CEO, Lifesaver
Archie is the CEO of Lifesaver, a certified B-Corp company pioneering sustainable charging solutions. Under his leadership, Lifesaver developed the world’s first outdoor power bank vending machine, reducing battery waste and partnering with major events and venues like Wimbledon, The O2, Wembley Stadium and Winter Wonderland. As an Export Champion, he has expanded Lifesaver internationally, recently achieving 58% annual revenue growth and EBITDA+.
Tajinder Banwait MBE
Founder & Managing Director, Urban Apothecary London
Urban Apothecary was founded in 2012 by entrepreneur and beauty industry stalwart, Tajinder Banwait MBE. This unique British fragrance lifestyle brand is known around the world – for its luxurious scents for the home and body. Tajinder heads a team of artisans who design, manufacture and sell the range of natural vegan hand-poured candles, diffusers and room sprays alongside a hand and body collection, in the UK as well as internationally.
