Start Smart - Start-Up Launch Event
Free workshop for start-up businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs to celebrate the launch of the new "Start Smart" programme.
Are you looking to start a business, or have you launched one in the last three years?
Join East Devon District Council for the launch of their new Start Smart programme, designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs and start-up businesses build strong, sustainable foundations from day one.
This free launch event will include sessions from expert speakers, stories from local start-ups, and a valuable networking opportunity. Learn how to:
- Build your business brand by getting the most out of LinkedIn and social media platforms,
- Improve your content creation with a live photography and videography session,
- Learn how to write engaging and entertaining written content for social media and email marketing,
- Identify and promote your unique business brand,
- Hear from other local businesses about their start-up journey,
- Meet and networking with other local businesses and entrepreneurs.
Start Smart in 2026, and book your free place today!
Spaces are limited, so booking is essential.
NB: Start-ups and entrepreneurs from across Devon can register to attend the event, however priority will be given to those based in East Devon.
Free workshop for start-up businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs to celebrate the launch of the new "Start Smart" programme.
Are you looking to start a business, or have you launched one in the last three years?
Join East Devon District Council for the launch of their new Start Smart programme, designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs and start-up businesses build strong, sustainable foundations from day one.
This free launch event will include sessions from expert speakers, stories from local start-ups, and a valuable networking opportunity. Learn how to:
- Build your business brand by getting the most out of LinkedIn and social media platforms,
- Improve your content creation with a live photography and videography session,
- Learn how to write engaging and entertaining written content for social media and email marketing,
- Identify and promote your unique business brand,
- Hear from other local businesses about their start-up journey,
- Meet and networking with other local businesses and entrepreneurs.
Start Smart in 2026, and book your free place today!
Spaces are limited, so booking is essential.
NB: Start-ups and entrepreneurs from across Devon can register to attend the event, however priority will be given to those based in East Devon.
The event will be delivered in-person at the East Devon Business Centre in Honiton. There is free parking on site. The event will include light refreshments.
Photos will be taken on the day for the purposes of reporting and marketing. If you do not wish for your photo to be taken, please mention this to one of the East Devon District Council staff members on the day.
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Highlights
- 4 hours
- In person
Location
East Devon Business Centre
Heathpark Way
Honiton EX14 1SF
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Agenda
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Registration and Refreshments
Registration and refreshments from 10:00, with the event starting at 10:15.
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Welcome from Start Smart
Hear from East Devon District Council about the launch of their new Start Smart programme, offering free mentorship and support to aspiring entrepreneurs and start-up businesses in East Devon.
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Session 1 - Get Seen, Get Known, Get Clients with LinkedIn
Simple daily LinkedIn habits that turn visibility into clients. Ashley Leeds is known as "The 15 Minute Guy," a LinkedIn trainer, speaker, and coach who helps business professionals win clients in just 15 minutes a day on LinkedIn. In this practical session, you'll learn how to use LinkedIn as your free visibility engine, and how small daily habits can turn views and comments into real conversations and enquiries. You'll leave the session with a simple plan that you can start the very same day!