Launch It Stoke-on-Trent Business Explorathon (FREE)
Four-part workshop series from Jul-Aug 2025 to help young people explore entrepreneurship & start up! Sign up to each session individually.
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Launch It Stoke-On-Trent
Times Square Longton ST3 1BZ United KingdomAbout this event
Starting a business is exciting but it can also feel overwhelming especially when you're doing it all by yourself. That’s where the Launch It Stoke-on-Trent Business Explorathon comes in!
Join us at Launch It Stoke, our brand-new enterprise centre in Longton Town Hall, for a four-part hands-on workshop series designed to help you explore and shape your business idea every Monday from 10-12PM starting 21st Jul.
Hosted by Enterprise Manager Gemma Bourne—born and raised in Stoke-on-Trent, with over 23 years' experience supporting entrepreneurs at NatWest—these in-person sessions will guide you through the key steps to get your business off the ground. Gemma’s passion for enterprise runs deep, having grown up in a self-employed family and led impactful programmes like Boosting Women in Business, which supported over 100 women in Staffordshire to launch their ventures.
You’ll also have the chance to connect with other young people on the same entrepreneurial journey—sharing ideas, building networks, and learning together.
Workshop Dates & Topics:
- Workshop 1 (21 Jul): Introduction to Business Model Canvas & Value Proposition
- Workshop 2 (28 Jul): Your Customers & Marketing Plan
- Workshop 3 (04 Aug): How to Run your Business
- Workshop 4 (11 Aug): Budgeting & Making Money
In these workshops, you'll:
- Develop a clearer vision for your business
- Understand your business model and audience
- Learn how to manage your finances
- Leave with practical next steps to move forward
The Business Explorathon is perfect for anyone with a business idea or just starting out, looking to explore their business model and finances!
🎟️ Only 20 spots per session—book now to secure your place!
👉🏽 Follow us at @launchit_uk on Instagram for updates go to www.launchit.org.uk/stoke-on-trent to know more about the spaces and support available at the hub! You can also watch this reel for a little virtual tour!
Frequently asked questions
The sessions will be led by Launch It Stoke enterprise manager, Gemma Bourne, who is deeply committed to supporting young founders. She had 23-year career at NatWest Bank, where she had the privilege of supporting entrepreneurs in Business Banking across Staffordshire. More info about Gemma at
Yes, we encourage you to take part in the full workshop series to reap the full benefits and become part of a community of like-minded young entrepreneurs.
Simply go to www.launchit.org.uk/stoke-on-trent for more information on the subsidises workspaces and expert hands-on support available at the hub for aspiring/growing entrepreneurs aged 18-30 year old. You can also follow us on IG/Tiktok at @launchit_uk!
We are located at Longton Townhall, Times Square, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 1BZ. Entrance at the bottom of The Strand, across Wright Pies. Walk past Argos/Next then walk down The Strand. There are also free parking spaces at Tesco Extra. On what3words: ///unity.that.formed