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:

09:50am: Dive straight in. Meet your entrepreneur trainer and fellow attendees

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

2:50pm: Build a brand on a budget

3:10pm: Where to find friends and further support

3:20pm: Q&A

3:35pm: Challenge & Closing thoughts

3:45pm: Close & Free networking

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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: Billie Quinlan

Billie is an entrepreneur, public speaker and passionate advocate for women’s health. In 2018 she delivered a TED Talk on the pleasure gap and in 2019 co-founded the venture-backed, sexual wellness app Ferly, which is now used by over 300,000 women in more than 200 countries.

Billie helped set up the business builder Zinc, before raising £1.5 million in investment from tier-one venture capitalists and strategic angel investors like Michael Acton Smith (CEO of Calm). She’s also a trained coach and regularly mentors first-time founders on everything from launching an MVP (minimum viable product) to finding their first 100 customers, and from raising investment to navigating team dynamics. Billie’s personal mission is to give people the unwavering self-belief to unlock their potential, whether in business or in health.

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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