StartUp Saturday: One day business class in Birmingham

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Saturday, 19 March, 2022 - 10:00 to 16:30

StartUp Saturday: One day business class in Birmingham

Organiser

Enterprise Nation

A fun & friendly, one-day start-up workshop for people who want to start their own business.

About this event

StartUp Saturday
Join Enterprise Nation, the UK’s leading small business network, to learn everything you need to get started on your business - in just one day.
In this jam-packed session, you’ll find out how to turn a business idea into reality.
Expect practical tips, inspiring stories, and a fun, interactive Saturday. Leave armed with all you need to begin your journey as a start-up founder!

StartUp Saturday agenda:

10:00am: Meet your entrepreneur trainer and get started

10:30am: How to uncover your BIG idea and research the market

10:50am: 5 points to include in a business plan

11:30am: The must-do's - register the company and protect your brand

12:00pm: Straight forward finance and easy budgeting techniques with our guest accountant

12:30pm: All things web - building a business online

13:00pm: Lunch break

13:40pm: Make some noise! Successful marketing and social media on a budget

14:10pm: Team work - how to grow the business without growing the home

14:40pm: Happy customers and balanced business - you can achieve it all!

15:00pm: Foolproof your finances & operations - with HSBC, Quickbooks & Currys

16:00pm: Challenge and Q&A

16:20pm: Close

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There’ll be regular breaks throughout the day. All you need to bring is a pen, a notebook, and your keen mind.

StartUp Saturday classes are fun, friendly and welcoming. You'll have plenty of time to ask questions, meet your classmates and share your experiences - on the day and on our website afterwards.

Meet the trainer: Paul Osborn

Paul runs Startup Circle, a lean start-up consultancy and early-stage incubator. As a serial entrepreneur himself, Paul has deep and practical insight into what it takes to go beyond the spreadsheets and actually start a successful company.

With an extensive background in software product development, and having started a number of businesses, Paul specialises in a “customer first” approach to helping solopreneurs get their first 100 customers.

In 2021 Paul created the Startup Circles programme – a unique combination of peer-to-peer collaboration, expert coaching, and software tools for individuals and small teams. As well as his consulting work, Paul is a mentor for over 40 entrepreneurs through the British Business Bank, Transmit Start-Ups and Chamber Acorn Fund Humber, where he advises hairdressers, mechanics, dog-walkers, tech start-ups and everyone in between.

About StartUp UK

Want to turn your good idea into a great business? Visit the StartUp UK hub to discover everything you need to know about becoming your own boss. The programme resources will offer you the education and inspiration to get started on your entrepreneurial journey.

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Made Smarter WM

Made Smarter is a national movement to drive growth amongst UK makers and advance the UK economy. Backed by world renowned businesses and the UK government, it will improve the development and adoption of emerging technologies. Making a real, everyday difference to people from the boardroom to the factory floor.

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Client testimonials

Without the Growth Hubs help and assistance, we would never have been able to increase our sales & output and also grow our local business. With this help in purchasing new equipment we have expanded our operations and gained a new and increased customer base.

Nuneaton Roof Truss,

Over the past few years, Armstrongs has built up a fantastic relationship with Gary Thyeson from the Growth Hub. His advice on grants and funding has been really valuable to both Armstrongs and some of our clients. His knowledge of local business support has been helpful in signposting us to relevant support agencies as required. We look forward to working with Laura Delahunty moving forwards.

Armstrongs Accountancy LTD,

In the short time since first engaging with the Warwickshire Growth Hub we feel that Laura has understood our vision and has been so very supportive in linking us to the specialist teams who are now supporting us with training, finance and recruitment. A great service that every growing organisation should connect with

MES Systems Limited,

I have had an excellent experience working with Laura from the Growth Hub, from day one, she was taking detailed attention to my concerns and ideas. She was able to put me in contact with different organisations and people to find out answers to my questions and help me to solve some inquiries I was having. I feel this support definitely had a positive impact in my plans. 

 

PALACIOS LTD,

It’s been a fantastic inaugural eight months for the TalentTech Recruitment team and, although the reality of setting up and running a company can be a somewhat daunting experience, we have been extremely grateful for the superb help, advice and guidance given to us along our journey by Gavin Barnett and the team at CW Growth Hub. Gavin’s introductions to both Warwick & Coventry Universities and his wider business network have been absolutely invaluable.

TalentTech Recruitment LTD,

For many individuals out there, it is very hard to figure out ways and know which direction to go when it comes to setting up a business. The challenges of taking your idea and bringing it to life and not knowing where to go and who to speak to for advice. it can get very frustrating..

King of Saffron LTD,

This grant [which we received with the help of the Growth Hub and Coventry City Council] will really help us get on track for business growth and succeed with our vision. Personally, I would also like to thank the team for supporting me through the grant application process. You have been very approachable and attentive throughout.

Exeter Analytical (UK) Limited,

Thank you for the comprehensive and professional guidance

Burbidge & Son Ltd,

Over the years since the Growth Hub was set up we have habitually gone to our Account Manager as a one-stop shop for all business-related information.  It has been a really convenient way of finding suppliers, advisors and, on one occasion, we even asked for assistance with finding customers.  We are invited to a wide range of business events including business development workshops, Brexit roundtable discussions, seminars on various topics and have also been asked to speak at some events.  When we have needed additional information, for example, finding finance sources or help with selecti

Marchantcain Design Limited,

Thanks to CW Growth hub getting us access to grant funding we have been able to invest in the latest computer monitoring system, which will enable us to compete with the national companies within our industry.

Comrie Leisure Limited,

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