StartUp Saturday

Join Enterprise Nation, the UK’s leading small business network, to learn everything you need to get started on your business - in just one day.

In this jam-packed session, you’ll find out how to turn a business idea into reality.

Expect practical tips, inspiring stories, and a fun, interactive Saturday. Leave armed with all you need to begin your journey as a start-up founder!

StartUp Saturday agenda:

10:00am: Meet your entrepreneur trainer and get started

10:20am: How to uncover your BIG idea and research the market

10:40am: Five points to include in a business plan

11:00am: Foolproof your finances & master your technology - with HSBC & Currys

12:15pm: Manage your books - learn what you need to know, from a local accountant and QuickBooks

12:50pm: All things web - building a business online

1:00pm: Lunch break

1:40pm: Let's get social - learn how to spread the word about your start-up

2:20pm: How to generate sales

2:55pm: Build a brand on a budget

3:30pm: How to grow your business without outgrowing the home

3:45pm: Where to find friends and further support

4:00pm: Q&A

4:15pm: Challenge & closing thoughts

4:20pm: Close

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There’ll be regular breaks throughout the day. All you need to bring is a pen, a notebook, and your keen mind.

StartUp Saturday classes are fun, friendly and welcoming. You'll have plenty of time to ask questions, meet your classmates and share your experiences - on the day and on our website afterwards.

Meet the trainer: Karis Gill

Karis is the co-founder and director of award-winning social enterprise Social Stories Club, a gifting company making an impact.

Experienced at tackling the marketing, sales and HR-related challenges that social enterprises commonly encounter, Karis recruits people who often face barriers in securing employment. She believes in value-based growth, having seen her own start-up grow by 100% in just two years.

Karis is passionate about supporting women to overcome the unique challenges they come up against in business, and runs the Power Her Up programme at the University of Edinburgh. She also runs the Startup Summer Accelerator with Edinburgh Innovations, where she features as a guest speaker.

About StartUp UK

Want to turn your good idea into a great business? Visit the StartUp UK hub to discover everything you need to know about becoming your own boss. The programme resources will offer you the education and inspiration to get started on your entrepreneurial journey.

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