Our Entrepreneurs' Network Events offer a monthly morning of insightful talks and top tips from inspiring local start-ups and business owners, a valuable skills exchange session, and a good dose of networking for new and existing entrepreneurs and start-ups.

These brilliant events are FREE and are open to all entrepreneurs and business owners based in Gloucestershire. Refreshments are provided.

Join us and build your network with an inspiring community of new and developing entrepreneurs! And of course, our December event will feature a festive Christmas theme. Expect mince pies and lots of chocolate!

Details of this month's speaker coming soon...

Schedule

10.00am Arrivals

10.20am Introduction to Start and Grow Enterprise

10.30am Guest talk

10.50am Q&A

11.00am Open networking & skills exchange

12.00pm Event closes

Attending our free business support courses

Are you thinking of starting your own business, or do you want to know how to develop and grow your start-up?

Wherever you are on your business journey, Start and Grow Enterprise provides free training, events, expert support resources, and a powerful community to help turn your ideas into reality and grow a successful enterprise.

Please join via our website www.startandgrowenterprise.uk/join to apply to attend any of the free courses listed below.

Start-up Weekends

Two-day events providing inspiration, skills and a place to test new ideas, for anyone with a business idea. Covering business basics, you will leave with a lean business plan and clear next steps to start your business with confidence.

Grow Your Business

This two-day course is for new enterprises, providing the chance to revise and develop your business strategy, finances, marketing and more. It will help you find solutions to obstacles you may be facing for your business growth and develop your next steps.

Five Steps to Enterprise

With the support of various industry experts, you will cover key topics for scaling up and success. Taking place over three-afternoon sessions, the course provides expert advice, new professional contacts, and an action plan to reach the objectives you’ve set for your business.

The Entrepreneurs’ Network Events are offered by Start and Grow Enterprise; a University of Gloucestershire project, part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Start and Grow Enterprise supports the growth of Gloucestershire-based entrepreneurs and start-ups (trading up to 3 years) through free training, events, networks, and resources.

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