Completely Free
There is no charge to attend and no obligation to purchase another service.
Free Face-to-Face Business Workshop
Start Your Business
Thinking about becoming self-employed? Turn your idea into reality with a completely free, practical and interactive workshop covering the essential steps involved in starting your own business.
Completely Free•Maximum 10 People•Face-to-Face
Practical Support From the Beginning
From an Idea to a Real Business
Starting a business can feel overwhelming when you do not know where to begin. This workshop takes you through the process from A to Z, using practical information, real-world examples and straightforward guidance that you can apply to your own business idea.
Small Groups
Attendance is limited to 10 people so everyone can participate and ask questions.
Face-to-Face
Workshops are delivered in person in a professional hotel meeting room.
Interactive
Ask questions throughout and discuss how the information applies to your plans.
How It Works
Your Local Workshop in Three Steps
Workshops are organised according to local demand so every session remains focused, useful and personal.
1
Register Your Interest
Complete the short form with your contact details, location and business idea.
2
Your Local Group Is Formed
Registrations are grouped by town, city or county until there are 10 people from the same area.
3
The Workshop Is Arranged
Once the group is complete, a suitable date and hotel meeting room are arranged.
Quality over quantity: each workshop runs when 10 people from the same town, city or county have registered.
Covered From A to Z
What You Will Learn
The workshop covers the essential practical steps involved in building a professional and sustainable business.
✓Registering as self-employed
✓HMRC and basic tax responsibilities
✓Business insurance
✓DBS checks and professional requirements
✓Business bank accounts
✓Contracts, policies and paperwork
✓Pricing your services properly
✓Sales and converting enquiries
✓Marketing and advertising
✓Social media for business
✓Google Business Profile
✓Building and managing reviews
✓Websites and online presence
✓Logos and visual branding
✓Business names and addresses
✓Professional business email
✓Finding your first customers
✓Growth and common mistakes to avoid
Included at No Cost
More Than Just a Workshop
Leave with greater clarity, practical next steps and more confidence to move forward.
Practical Guidance
Straightforward information you can apply to your own business rather than generic theory.
Questions Throughout
You can raise questions during the workshop instead of waiting until the end.
Ongoing Support
You will have an opportunity to remain connected and access continued business support.
Example Certificate
Receive Your Skills 2 Grow™ Business Workshop Certificate
Every attendee who completes the workshop will receive a professionally designed Skills 2 Grow™ Business Workshop Certificate recognising their participation.
✓Personalised with the attendee's name
✓Includes a unique certificate number
✓Issued by Skills 2 Grow™
Certificate image shown as an example. The final design may be updated slightly before issue.
Open to All Industries
Suitable for Almost Any Business Idea
You do not need to have everything planned before registering.
CleanersTherapistsConsultantsTradespeopleBeauty ProfessionalsCarersCoachesFreelancersOnline BusinessesLocal Services
Frequently Asked Questions
Before You Register
Is the workshop really free?
Yes. There is no attendance fee and no obligation to purchase another service.
When will a workshop take place in my area?
A workshop is arranged once 10 people from the same town, city or county have registered.
Where will the workshop be held?
Workshops are held face-to-face in a suitable hotel meeting room within the local area.
Do I need to have already started my business?
No. It is designed for people thinking about becoming self-employed or at the beginning of their journey.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Attendees who complete the workshop will receive a personalised certificate with a unique certificate number.
Register Your Interest
Complete the Registration Form
Complete the form below. When you press the button, WhatsApp will open with your completed registration already prepared. You only need to press send.