Build A Business: Business Basics - Getting Started

Build A Business: Business Basics - Getting Started

Build a Business is back with our new workshop on the nuts and bolts of getting started!

By Salford Community Libraries

Date and time

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:00 - 16:00 GMT+1

Location

Eccles Library

28 Barton Lane Eccles Salford M30 0TU United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours

Join Wendy Breakell, entrepreneur and named one of the top 50 business advisors in the North West, for this three hour workshop covering the practicalities of starting and growing your business.

This workshop covers the essential ‘nuts and bolts’ of starting up and running a successful enterprise, including:

• Legal structures - self employed, limited company etc.

• Business planning & Business Model Canvas

• Start up Business models

• Costs, Cashflow, Finance and Tax

• Pricing

And more...….

PLEASE NOTE:
This workshop is part of our Build A Business in GM Libraries programme, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
To be eligible to attend this workshop you must either:

Own a small business (including sole traders and microbusinesses) OR
You are thinking of starting a business or have a business idea you want to develop.

You or your business also needs to have a postcode within one of the following Greater Manchester authorities:
Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Manchester, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford or Wigan.

Find out more at buildabusinessgm.org

If you are attending a Build a Business workshop for the first time you will be required to complete a short Build a Business registration form in advance of the session or on the day. If you require any more information please contact Susan.Smith@scll.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

Workshop timings

This is a 3-hour face to face workshop. We ask, if possible, to arrive promptly before the start of the session. Comfort breaks will take place and light refreshments will be available. If you have any concerns about accessibility or amenities , please contact Susan.Smith@scll.co.uk

Bookings & Cancellations

This is a free workshop and demand for places is high. Please book only if you intend to attend. If your circumstances change, and you cannot attend, please cancel your ticket via Eventbrite or by contacting Susan.Smith@scll.co.uk. This will enable another person to attend. Thank you.

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Have you always wanted to start your own business?

Or are already running one but need help to grow it?

Build A Business is aimed at small businesses, entrepreneurs and anyone thinking of starting their own business. It’s running across all 10 Greater Manchester authorities, offering tailored help to support new businesses.

From Artisan Baker to Zumba Instructor, we can help you with whatever the type of business you’re focusing on.

Library services in Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan each have their own small business Enterprise Officer and are delivering a wide range of workshops and services including information surgeries, digital support including selling online and 3D printing, business planning and pitching for business.

Get help launching your business and gaining the skills and confidence you need.