Are you based in Dorset and have an idea for a new business? are you looking to become your own boss after Covid 19 has changed life and you are now feeling inspired to get started?

This free, online, two day workshop is aimed at those in the early stages of planning or have just started to trade and need some support. We will look at unlocking your potential and how to assess the feasibility of your business. At the end of the two days you will have the tools you need to go through the business planning process to give your new venture the best chance of success.

We will cover:

An introduction to working for yourself

This will help you to identify both the potential barriers and benefits and give you the tools to build your self-belief when considering starting out in business.

Marketing

This important area of starting and running your own business will include market research, customers and competitors, branding and marketing strategy.

Financial

We help you to consider whether your idea is financially feasible and look at all the different elements that you need to think about.

This will include how to price your products or services, how to create a cashflow forecast, and other financial basics to get your business established and grow successfully.

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The course is over 2 days and each day will lead to the next to comprehensively cover the basics of starting a business, we strongly recommend you attend both days.

The workshops take place:

Wednesday 18th May 9.30 am - 3.30pm

Thursday 19th May 9.30 am - 3.30pm

By signing up for the first day you will automatically be included for the second day and the Zoom access details will be sent to you.

These fully funded workshops are available to businesses based in Dorset only

Are you eligible to attend?

You must be based in Dorset and fill in your full name and address details during the Eventbrite registration process. If we do not have your full address or you do not have a Dorset postcode your ticket may be cancelled.

You must have filled in the electronic registration paperwork via Docusign prior to the workshop or meeting. If we do not receive it in good time it may mean we cannot send you the Zoom link to access the workshop or meeting. Please check your junk mail folder.

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Outset StartUp is a specialist service supporting people to start, launch and grow their own business. It focuses on building your confidence and skills and helping you learn the key knowledge to build a successful and sustainable new enterprise. It offers specialist learning and support through a mixed programme of workshops,1:1 advice and mentoring, delivered by teams of finance and marketing experts. 

The Outset Start Up, Dorset programme is free to access as we are funded by the European Regional Development Fund. This is all currently online via Zoom.

Contact Details:

Email: eastdorset@outset.org Tel: 0800 7560811

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Booking is essential as places are limited to ensure maximum learning and benefit for each participant. Please ensure that if you are unable to attend the session, that you let us know so that we can move this place to another participant.

We also recommend that you set up a rule in your email to ensure that all emails from eastdorset@outset.org go to your inbox rather than your junk folder.

The workshop will be delivered via Zoom and full joining instructions will be provided in advance.

Please note that your instructions for joining the Zoom workshop will be emailed to you nearer the date, but if you have not received these instructions by 24 hours before the start of the workshop, please check your junk mail folder.