Webinars, Events & Podcasts

A full-day workshop packed with practical design-led methods to help small businesses and freelancers unlock fresh ideas, refine their offering, and innovate with confidence.

This session will help you to understand the important steps required to plan for the launch of your new business.

Learn who your customers are, what your competitors are doing and how to spot real market opportunities, so you can make smarter, more confident decisions.

Are you thinking of starting your own business but not sure where to begin? Maybe you’re already trading and looking to expand. Our Outreach Business Adviser will be on hand to answer your questions

This workshop will help you create a robust business plan. It is the 3rd of 4 start up sessions, but you can do these in any order.

A practical start-up workshop about how to finance your business - where to look for funding, what you will need and who can help.

This workshop aims to help you identify your customers, understand your competitors, and plan an effective marketing strategy. 2nd in 4 start up sessions.

Just started your business or side hustle? Drop in for a free, friendly check-up to make sure everything’s on track and get tailored advice to help you grow.

Are you thinking of starting your own business but not sure where to begin? Maybe you’re already trading and looking to expand. Our Outreach Business Adviser will be on hand to answer your questions

Join Anna-Marie Taylor for her masterclass in how to create social media that hooks and engages!

Are you thinking of starting your own business but not sure where to begin? Maybe you’re already trading and looking to expand. Our Outreach Business Adviser will be on hand to answer your questions

Find out how to register your business with HMRC, what is meant by employment status and the different classes of NI contributions

Are you ready to turn your business idea into reality? Join our Start-Up Business Workshop designed specifically for pre-start businesses

Explore the importance of building a strong brand for your business, and how to create promotional graphics with a limited budget and with little/no experience.

Explore the importance of building a strong brand for your business, and how to create promotional graphics with a limited budget and with little/no experience.

This workshop aims to make you aware of the various requirements involved in setting up a business.

Check in with your HR policies - with so many changes to legislation, it's hard to keep up with what you should be doing, our experienced HR professional guides you through the must-dos.

This workshop is aimed at establishing businesses which are looking to prepare their first self – assessment or alternatively require a refresher on completing.

This workshop aims to help you identify your customers, understand your competitors, and plan an effective marketing strategy.

Thinking about starting a business, or already trading and looking to take the next step? Our Business Advisers are here to help.