Free Support To Explore, Plan And Launch a Business In West Yorkshire

Ever thought about working for yourself? You can. We’ll show you how.

 

Whether you’re tired of the 9 to 5 or want to fit work around your family, now could be the time to be your own boss. Led by the Mayor of West Yorkshire and delivered by West Yorkshire Combined Authority, we have created a series of on-demand videos, live workshops and resources to help you understand if setting up a business is the right career choice for you. You don’t need any business experience or plan – just bring your business ideas and well give you free advice on how to explore them.

The course is made up of five informal workshops. You have the option to complete the course over five weeks or you can choose an intensive course where all five workshops are delivered over one weekend. Alternatively, if you can’t make a course, we’ll send you course resources so that you can learn in your own time!

 

What is covered in the workshops?

 

Workshop 1 – Your decision

Group discussions of business ideas

Find motivation and build your confidence

Share ideas with a likeminded group of people

 

Workshop 2 – Your idea

Identify, clarify and articulate your business idea

Find the ‘why, how and what’ of your business idea

Explore how your idea will create value to your customers

 

Workshop 3 – Your support

Explore the opportunities and challenges facing a new business

Identify the wide range of support available

Reframe your idea of ‘failure’ as an opportunity to learn

 

Workshop 4 – Your first steps

Identify the practical steps needed to set up a business

Understand legal structures, contracts, insurance and more

Get advice from those who have set up their own business

 

Workshop 5 – Your first customers

Learn about the importance of the customer journey

Think about how to attract customers and ensure they return

Understand the role of marketing, sales, and customer relationship management

 

Join the 370 people who have already started their journey. Take the first step – no experience or business plan needed – bring your ideas and we’ll help you explore them. Visit bethebossuk.com or call 0113 348 1818.