Start Your Own Business - commencing 22/10/26

Start Your Own Business

• All Thursdays 
• 18:30-21:30
• October 22, 29   /   November 5, 12, 19, 26  /  December 3

Overview

Start Your Own Business programmes are designed to support participants to explore their next steps to starting a business.  You will work collaboratively with the other participants towards building the skills, confidence and network you need to success as a start-up.

Experts will guide you through the legal, financial and research considerations required, and you will develop confidence by building a viable plan of action.  All the key areas you need to consider when starting a business will be addressed.  The course will also signpost you towards support agencies and resources to help you build your business using existing supports.

Modules

Module 1 - Induction and Ideation

Module 2 - Market Research and Validation

Module 3 - Finance for Success

Module 4 - Marketing on a Shoestring

Module 5 - Sales Strategy and Skills

Module 6 - Governance, Compliance and Taxation

Module 7 - Technology and Business Planning

Key Outcomes

Participations will be equipped to:

- Validate their business idea and clarify their target market.
- Build confidence in pricing, selling, and promoting their offering.
- Create a realistic, investor-ready business plan.
- Understand tax, compliance, and business structures.
- Use digital tools and automation for business efficiency.
- Present their business effectively to stakeholders.
- Develop a roadmap for their next steps and available supports.
- Understand what is required to start their own business.
- Map their business idea using a Lean Model Canvas.
- Conduct effective market research and validation.
- Understand the essentials of small business finance and cashflow.
- Build a solid business and marketing plan.
- Recognise the role of technology, AI and digital tools in business growth.
- Develop their networking and pitching skills.

The programme is delivered by The Entrepreneurs Academy