This event is only available and is free for small businesses, small charities, sole traders and residents based in South Gloucestershire.
Are you ready to turn your passion into profit?
Perhaps you have a hobby or a side hustle that could make you a little extra money?
Or you have a skill that you think people would pay for?
Are you just thinking about starting something new but are not sure what to do or how to do it?
This short workshop will introduce you to the idea of self-employment or starting your own business. It is a space to explore ideas and look at what could be possible before you take your next step.
What will I learn?
- Explore different ways to come up with ideas: techniques to generate and evaluate business ideas.
- Making decisions: tools to filter your ideas so you can decide where to start.
- Pros and cons: things to think about when you consider becoming self-employed.
- Networking: the event will provide opportunities to connect with other people exploring their ideas. This can lead to collaborations, partnerships, or simply the exchange of useful ideas and experiences.
Who should attend:
Ideas stage: Individuals who are thinking about starting their own business and becoming self-employed or want to earn extra income doing something they love, but don’t know where to start.
A bit about your presenter:
Amy Morse is an Outreach Business Advisor and a creative entrepreneur who has mentored thousands of startups and small businesses over the years. She is a published author, blogger, sometime artist and maker, with a passion for sustainability. She helps others to embrace their story, to develop their small business with courage, confidence, and creativity.
Essential information:
Your booking for this workshop is provisional until you have enrolled for the free Business Support Service. Enrolment is via a short online form – if you are not enrolled already, a link will be emailed directly to you.
If you are unable to attend this event, we require at least 2 working days notice for cancellations to enable us to offer your place to someone else. We reserve the right to cancel your place if you are not eligible for this service.
The South Gloucestershire Business Support Service is fully funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
