Start Up Saturday

Is 2026 the year you take the plunge and start your business?

The hardest part about starting up is starting out. This is why we have organised this Start Up Saturday to get you motivated and full of knowledge so you can make a giant leap towards creating your business!

It doesn’t matter what your idea is or what your circumstances are – we are here to help you turn your ideas into reality – no matter how big or small!

Topics covered during the day;

Understanding the Basics: (Morning)

• Where are you now? – what is your idea?
• How can you test, check and validate your ideas?
• What essentials do you need to operate your business?
• What about the money? How will you survive?
• Putting a plan together

Marketing & Communications (Afternoon)

• What is Marketing?
• How it has changed and become more digital and how will this affect your business?
• Developing the right Proposition for your market
• Reaching your customers – choosing your channels
• Building your Brand
• Communicating your offer

Launchpad Information:

****This workshop is being held to support start-ups & small businesses in Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham & Sheffield. As there are a limited spaces available, priority will be given to registered Launchpad clients. If you are not a Launchpad client but you would like to book on, then please email us at Launchpad@barnsley.gov.uk****

Launchpad Information:

We provide free business support to Barnsley start-ups & businesses with less or fewer than 10 full time employees. Launchpad is supported and part-funded by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and has attracted £1,456,907 investment through UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). If you would like to access additional business support or find out more you can fill out an online enquiry & we’ll be in touch to book you in for a telephone appointment: www.enterprisingbarnsley.co.uk/start-up