Lean Start Up

Lean Start Up

Altrincham LibraryAltrincham, England
Friday, Feb 20, 2026 from 1 pm to 3:30 pm GMT
Overview

Understanding your market is key to making informed decisions.

This hands-on session will guide you through different market research methods, from primary and secondary research to competitive analysis and trend spotting. You’ll also learn how to validate key assumptions and gain deeper insights into your target audience.

📌 Key Takeaways:✅ Explore primary vs. secondary market research and when to use each✅ Learn how to validate your business assumptions with real data✅ Identify customer needs, trends, and market gaps✅ Develop a strategic approach to researching your industry

About the speaker:George Konstatakopolous has over 10 years of experience in innovation management, and has driven impactful projects across the private and social enterprise sectors. He founded and now leads Manchester Social Entrepreneurs - a community of over 1,500 members supporting social impact initiatives.

Please note: photos will be taken at this event for use on our social media. If you would prefer not to be photographed, please let a member of staff know when you arrive.

Eligibility:

To join this Build a Business workshop, you or your business needs to have a postcode within the following GM authorities: Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Manchester, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford or Wigan.

You also need to be:

The owner of a business

OR

An aspiring entrepreneur with a business idea you want to develop.

Besides booking your ticket on Eventbrite, you will need to register with the Build A Business programme HERE.


Understanding your market is key to making informed decisions.

This hands-on session will guide you through different market research methods, from primary and secondary research to competitive analysis and trend spotting. You’ll also learn how to validate key assumptions and gain deeper insights into your target audience.

📌 Key Takeaways:✅ Explore primary vs. secondary market research and when to use each✅ Learn how to validate your business assumptions with real data✅ Identify customer needs, trends, and market gaps✅ Develop a strategic approach to researching your industry

About the speaker:George Konstatakopolous has over 10 years of experience in innovation management, and has driven impactful projects across the private and social enterprise sectors. He founded and now leads Manchester Social Entrepreneurs - a community of over 1,500 members supporting social impact initiatives.

Please note: photos will be taken at this event for use on our social media. If you would prefer not to be photographed, please let a member of staff know when you arrive.

Eligibility:

To join this Build a Business workshop, you or your business needs to have a postcode within the following GM authorities: Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Manchester, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford or Wigan.

You also need to be:

The owner of a business

OR

An aspiring entrepreneur with a business idea you want to develop.

Besides booking your ticket on Eventbrite, you will need to register with the Build A Business programme HERE.


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Highlights

  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • In person

Location

Altrincham Library

2 Pott Street

Altrincham WA14 1AH

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