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SUMMARY:Top Tips for Starting Up (Workshop 1 - Online) - Sheffield
DESCRIPTION:Considering starting a business? Have no clue where to start? Join our specialist Start Up Business Advisors as they take you through the basics\, to help get you going. \nFrom business planning to legalities\, this session will cover everything you need to consider when starting a business today. \nAfter completing this session there will be a series of follow-up sessions. Working in smaller groups\, these will cover more detailed information on cashflow management and tax responsibilities\, to help guide you through the key stages of starting up-arranged as appropriate with businesses. \nThis is workshop is hosted as a Zoom meeting. You must have a computer\, laptop or tablet with at least a 10” screen\, and microphone and audio capabilities in order to access the Workshop. A camera/webcam is optional\, but recommended. A free Zoom account is also required. Further instructions for accessing the event will be emailed to participants in advance. \n**Please only book onto to one of our events if you are definitely planning to attend. Spaces are limited and we want to make sure the businesses that really want this support get it. \nIf you can’t make an event\, it’s no problem as long as you let us know before the workshop. If you sign-up and don’t attend an event\, we will contact you afterwards to check in and if this happens more than once\, it will jeopardise your ability to sign up to future events.**  \nto book follow this link  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/top-tips-for-starting-up-workshop-1-online-tickets-1255626585919?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://launchpadsouthyorkshire.co.uk/event/top-tips-for-starting-up-workshop-1-online-sheffield-3/
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SUMMARY:Module 1 Business Planning - DMC01- Barnsley
DESCRIPTION:Business Planning is essential if you are to turn your ideas into a successful business. This workshop will help you consolidate your ideas\, highlight any gaps in your plans and give you a framework to your planning process to ensure you can take your idea or current business forward with confidence. \nWhat we cover: \nBusiness Model Canvas \nValue Proposition \nCustomer Segments \nSales Channels \nCustomer Relationships \nSales \nKey Activities \nKey Resources \nKey Partners \nCost Structures \n**** This workshop is being held to support start-ups & small businesses in Barnsley. 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**** \nLaunchpad Information: \nWe provide free business support to Barnsley start-ups & businesses with up to 10 full time employees. Launchpad is supported and part-funded by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) \nto book follow this link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/module-1-business-planning-tickets-1270280536279?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://launchpadsouthyorkshire.co.uk/event/module-1-business-planning-dmc01-barnsley-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250415T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102145
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UID:9224-1744711200-1744722000@launchpadsouthyorkshire.co.uk
SUMMARY:Module 2 Getting the Basics Right - DMC01 - Barnsley
DESCRIPTION:n the early stages of start-up\, finances can seem scary. It’s important to get things right from the start but it’s not as complicated as you might think. This workshop will cover all the essentials for you to start your business understanding your reporting & tax duties and having a realistic and achievable financial plan. \nTopics covered: \nSurvival Budgets & Start-up Costs \nLegal Structures \nInsurance \nPricing your product or service \nCreating Cash Flow \nBookkeeping \nTax & NI \nLaunchpad Information: \n****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**** \nWe provide free business support to start-ups & businesses with up to 10 full time employees. Launchpad is supported and part-funded by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA). \nTo book follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/module-2-getting-the-basics-right-tickets-1270304507979?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://launchpadsouthyorkshire.co.uk/event/module-2-getting-the-basics-right-dmc01-barnsley-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250417T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250417T134500
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SUMMARY:Developing Website Content - DMC01 - Barnsley
DESCRIPTION:Creating website optimised content is an important task to get right. It not only helps you get found on search engines\, but it provides your website visitors with digestible yet purposeful information that captivates their interest with your business and helps lead to sales and lead generation. \nIn this workshop\, we will be working with you across a range of website content types including copywriting\, imagery and video and the basics of SEO (search engine optimisation). We will look at different website types and the suitable content needs\, to help you identify what your business may need\, and the steps you can take to start creating purposeful\, optimised content from the get go. \nThis session will cover \n– Understanding what content your website may require \n– How to plan the content you need: including sitemaps and page flows \n– Strategising how to create suitable content for web that’s captivating and on brand \n– Useful tools to create different types of content \n– Getting started with creating your website content plan \n– How to maximise your website content in marketing and beyond \n**** This workshop is being held to support start-ups & small businesses in Barnsley. 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**** \nLaunchpad Information: \nWe 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 \nto book follow this link  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/developing-website-content-tickets-1309552961159?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://launchpadsouthyorkshire.co.uk/event/developing-website-content-dmc01-barnsley-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250423T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250423T130000
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SUMMARY:Module 3 Marketing Your Business- DMC01 - Barnsley
DESCRIPTION:No one can buy from you if they don’t know your business exists. You will need to work hard to get your message out there & promote your products or service. In order to do that effectively\, you will need to develop a clear & detailed marketing strategy. \nTopics Covered: \nUnderstanding your target market & why they buy \nCreating a Brand \nRoutes to Market \nCustomers Buying Cycle \nCreating a Marketing Plan \n**** This workshop is being held to support start-ups & small businesses in Barnsley. 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**** \nLaunchpad Information: \nWe provide free business support to Barnsley start-ups & businesses with up to 10 full time employees. Launchpad is supported and part-funded by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA). \nTo book follow this link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/module-3-marketing-your-business-tickets-1270312361469?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://launchpadsouthyorkshire.co.uk/event/module-3-marketing-your-business-dmc01-barnsley-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250424T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250424T120000
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SUMMARY:Elevate Your Marketing through Customer Insights using AI - Electric Works - Sheffield
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to unlock the power of AI to better understand your customers\, create compelling messages\, and overcome common sales barriers. Experience our exclusive AI-powered 3me tool\, offering personalised insights you can start using right away to supercharge your marketing efforts. \nKey Workshop Themes \nUnderstanding Your Customers: Learn how to build detailed customer profiles using psychographics—exploring values\, emotional triggers\, and motivations—to truly understand what drives your clientele.\nCrafting Messages that Connect: Develop marketing messages that not only resonate emotionally but also motivate your customers to take action.\nOvercoming Purchase Barriers: Identify and tackle obstacles such as perceived risks or hesitation\, transforming potential setbacks into opportunities for conversion.\nReal-World Application: Engage in practical\, hands-on exercises that let you apply these insights directly to your business scenarios.\nIntroducing the 3me Tool \nExperience our exclusive AI-powered 3me tool—a unique feature of the workshop. This innovative resource offers personalised\, drafted content across six key emotional marketing elements\, from identifying your customers’ desires to addressing their concerns. Implement these ready-to-use insights immediately and watch your marketing efforts make a tangible impact on your business. \nTo book follow this link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/elevate-your-marketing-through-customer-insights-using-ai-tickets-1255797517179?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://launchpadsouthyorkshire.co.uk/event/elevate-your-marketing-through-customer-insights-using-ai-electric-works-sheffield/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250424T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250424T134500
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UID:9270-1745488800-1745502300@launchpadsouthyorkshire.co.uk
SUMMARY:How to Sell to Another Business - DMC01- Barnsley
DESCRIPTION:Discover all you need to know to successfully sell your product or service to another business\, using the ‘consultative sale’. \nWe will take you step by step through the best way to maximise a face-to-face selling opportunity\, from initial greeting to closing the sale using the tried and tested SPIN model. You’ll learn how & why businesses buy\, how the buying process works\, what buying signals are\, how to handle objections\, and when and how to close. \nYou’ll gain an understanding of the different roles within an organisation ie Decision Maker\, Key Influencer\, Information Gatherer etc and how to navigate your way through them to the sale. \nThere will also be ample time to ask questions\, and receive advice on any current sales/enquiries you have in the pipeline\, that you’re struggling to close. \n****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**** \nLaunchpad Information: \nWe 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    \nto book follow this link  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-sell-to-another-business-tickets-1303180531049?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://launchpadsouthyorkshire.co.uk/event/how-to-sell-to-another-business-dmc01-barnsley-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250425T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250425T110000
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UID:9196-1745575200-1745578800@launchpadsouthyorkshire.co.uk
SUMMARY:Power Hour 1 - Do you have the skills & qualities to run your own business? - Electric Works - Sheffield
DESCRIPTION:Business Sheffield are thrilled to announce a brand new series of 7 Business Start-up Power Hour workshops! In these FREE hour long in-person sessions you will be given the opportunity to ask questions and really learn about the main aspects and tools you will need to start up your business. You can book into one or more workshops in the series\, depending on your needs. \nPower Hour 1 – Do you have the skills & qualities to run your own business?\nIn this brand-new session\, we’ll be taking a good look at the most important personal skills & qualities required to run your own successful business. You’ll identify your own personal strengths and create an improvement plan to prioritise any potential weaknesses. We’ll also look at the importance of transferable skills\, building confidence and preparing you for the wonderful world of business. \nto book follow this link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/power-hour-1-do-i-have-the-skills-to-run-my-own-business-tickets-1263806823229?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://launchpadsouthyorkshire.co.uk/event/power-hour-1-do-you-have-the-skills-qualities-to-run-your-own-business-electric-works-sheffield/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250428T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250428T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102145
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UID:9266-1745856000-1745866800@launchpadsouthyorkshire.co.uk
SUMMARY:Marketing and Branding - Fusion Business Centre - Rotherham
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will help you to get to grips with the marketing and promotion of your business. \nWe’ll focus on building a strong foundation for your marketing activities and explore how to implement promotions that yield results. \nYou’ll also discover how to create a brand and raise the profile of your new venture \nto register contact  Julia Millea / Darren McDool info@rido.org.uk Tel: 01709 331111
URL:https://launchpadsouthyorkshire.co.uk/event/marketing-and-branding-fusion-business-centre-rotherham-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250429T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250429T134500
DTSTAMP:20260429T102145
CREATED:20250403T081311Z
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UID:9272-1745920800-1745934300@launchpadsouthyorkshire.co.uk
SUMMARY:Social Media for Business - DMC01 - Barnsley
DESCRIPTION:Grow your brand\, reach new customers\, and take control of your social media presence. \nThis interactive workshop provides you with the knowledge and tactics to use social media for your business with confidence. It’s designed for business owners who feel frustrated by social media or haven’t yet found their rhythm. \nWe’ll cover: \n• Understanding how and why businesses use social media \n• Discover which platforms are best for your unique business \n• Tactics to get reach and engagement in 2025 \n• How to plan and optimise your content \n• Tools and tips to make it all more manageable \n• Plus\, there’ll be plenty of opportunities to ask questions and get tailored advice \n****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**** \nLaunchpad Information: \nWe 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 \nto book follow this link  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-media-for-business-tickets-1306817148269?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://launchpadsouthyorkshire.co.uk/event/social-media-for-business-dmc01-barnsley/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250430T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250430T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102145
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UID:9198-1746007200-1746010800@launchpadsouthyorkshire.co.uk
SUMMARY:Power Hour 2 - How much cash will I need to start my business? (Virtual) - Sheffield
DESCRIPTION:Business Sheffield are thrilled to announce a brand new series of 7 Business Start-up Power Hour workshops! In these FREE hour long in-person sessions you will be given the opportunity to ask questions and really learn about the main aspects and tools you will need to start up your business. You can book into one or more workshops in the series\, depending on your needs. \nPower Hour 2 – How much cash will I need to start my business? \nThe second of our 7 Power Hour sessions will cover start-up costs – what to consider when calculating your initial costs and operational expenditure\, and the importance of carefully managing your cashflow. \nTo book follow this link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/power-hour-2-how-much-cash-will-i-need-to-start-my-business-virtual-tickets-1263828116919?aff=oddtdtcreator?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://launchpadsouthyorkshire.co.uk/event/power-hour-2-how-much-cash-will-i-need-to-start-my-business-virtual-sheffield/
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