Monday 24th January 2022

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Event: HEY – Fast Track Business Start-up Programme


Organiser: Hull and East Yorkshire Growth Hub

Event Type: Webinar

Description:
About this event
Have you got an idea for a business that you would love to run someday or just want to become your own boss, but you’re not sure how to get it started?
With so much uncertainty around at the moment, with Brexit, the Coronavirus Pandemic and the ending of the Furlough scheme at the end of September, there may never be a better time to discover just what is involved in setting up and running your own business.

Workshops start on Monday 24th January 2022 and run through to Friday 4th February 2022, these are delivered on weekday mornings from 09:30am to 12:30pm.

Why join the webinar:

The HEY Fast Track Business Start-up programme takes participants through the key stages of starting and growing a new business in 10 insightful and practical workshops. The programme helps participants to learn about setting up and running a business from scratch as well as introduces attendees to other ‘like-minded’ people to help build successful networks. Each workshop focuses on a different key skill for any aspiring entrepreneur with activities and exercises that will fast track business set-up, launch and growth.

Programme Content:

The programme contains 10 x 3 hour online workshops, as follows:

1. What’s Involved in starting a Business – Monday 24th January

2. Researching the Market – Tuesday 25th January

3. Sales & Marketing for early start businesses – Wednesday 26th January

4. Building an online ‘Shop Window’ -Thursday 27th January

5. Making the Right Impression – Friday 28th January

6. Planning for Business Success – Monday 31st January

7. Managing Money – Tuesday 1st February

8. Registering & Trading – Wednesday 2nd February

9. Building Relationships for Sustainable Growth – Thursday 3rd February

10. Business Simulation – Friday 4th February

Workshops are delivered on weekday mornings from 09:30am to 12:30pm.

Who should attend:

Anyone interested in starting and growing a business in the region. The programme is completely free to Hull & East Yorkshire residents wanting to start up their first business or those who have a business based in the HEY region that has been trading for less than 12 months. Places are restricted. Priority will be given to those who can commit to attending every workshop in The Programme.

Speakers:

The Fast Track programme is hosted and part-presented by Steve Page, Director of PAGE Consulting Ltd. Steve has a Master’s degree in Business (MBA with distinction) and many years of successfully mentoring and coaching business entrepreneurs. Steve will be accompanied by business people and entrepreneurs who have successfully launched and grown a business in the Hull & East Yorkshire (HEY) region and who know the journey very well. They are experts in their own areas and focus on the stuff that really matters in an interactive, fun and informative manner.

Zoom invites to each session will be sent separately approximately one day before the event.

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Start: 24th January 2022 9:30 am
End: 4th February 2022 12:30 pm
Venue: Webinar
Cost: £0.00
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Event: Business startup – Masterclass – Exploring Sources of Funding and Finance - 24/1/22


Organiser: Hull and East Yorkshire Growth Hub

Event Type: Webinar

Description:
About this event

What’s involved in looking for finance and funding a new business?

Find out how to access finance and funding for your new business. Discover the best approach for applying for funding i.e. High Street Banks, Asset Finance etc. and explore the best routes to follow, be it friends or family or a crowdfunding page.

Why join the webinar:

Find out the pros and cons of looking for funding, finance, which grants are available and who you may be able to borrow from.

What you’ll take away:
- An insight into what is available when looking to finance your new business venture
- Pros and Cons of different funding options
- Information and evidence you may need to support your applications

Speakers:

Rebecca Dymond – Director Dymond Chartered Accountants

Steve Page – Director PAGE Consulting Ltd

Start: 24th January 2022 6:30 pm
End: 24th January 2022 7:30 pm
Venue: Webinar
Cost: £0.00
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