StartupSlough Business Forum is for startup busnesses either at prestart or trading for two years or less. It is open to all business within the SL postcode area. The forum is provided free of charge.

Slough is referred to as the Startup capital of the UK and reflects the dynamic and entrepreneurial spirit of a town that is reknowned for its economic success. However, where ever you are starting a business can be a very daunting and lonley task.

This forum is designed to provide a regular space for peer to peer support and access to busines advisors. Rafiq Chohan who is the founder has an extensive history of advising and coaching high growth businesses and other SME businesses.

The key to the success of any business starts with its people. Using a framework designed by leading universities such as Warwick and Durham an assessment can be made of the potential of a start up business to grow.

We focus on;

• People
• Products and services
• Markets and marketing
• Operational management
• Finance and the importance of knowing your breakeven and having adequate short term and long term capital

Guest speakers will be invited to attend to discuss key topics of interest from the legal status of a business to social media marketing, product design, access to preparation for funding.

Specialists workshops providing more detailed activity and more time to develop understanding will be provided at low cost in response to demand.

We look forward to seeing you.