*STARTS October 3rd 2025* Starting Your Business - a 5 week programme.

The aim of the workshops is to introduce you to the basics of how to start a business. It will look at business structures and how to register your business. The sessions will highlight the importance of business planning, costing and pricing, marketing and how to financially plan for your start up. On completion of the workshops you will have a strong foundation of which to bring your business idea into reality.

Please note: This course takes place each Fridayfor five weeks in total . Sessions start at 12.30 pmand end at 3pm. You will need to register for and attend all four sessions (for maximum benefit and to complete the programme).

The Programme - session by session.

Friday 3rd October: 12.30pm- 3pm- Workshop 1

Introduction to Starting Your Business In this workshop we will introduce you to business planning, record keeping and the different types of business structures.

Friday 10th October: 12.30pm- 3pm- Workshop 2

Marketing/ Market Research

What are the 7 Ps of marketing and why are they important to the growth of your new business? Do you have a Unique Selling Point? It will also look at SWOT, market research, marketing and action planning.

Friday 17th October: 12.30pm- 3pm- Workshop 3

Introduction to financial planning Taking the fear out of business finance! We show you how to take the guesswork out of creating forecasts. We will also look at funding options for your Start-up.

Friday 24th October: 12.30pm- 3pm- Workshop 4 You will look at promotional strategies for your business and how to sell your product or service. It will encourage you to know the importance of effective communication with your potential customers.

Friday 31st October: 12.30pm- 3pm- Workshop 5

Final steps and presentations

Business Support is available free of charge to all Torbay residents from all backgrounds with the aim of harnessing local entrepreneurial talent. It is fully funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund .

Torbay Council delivers practical, high quality business skills workshops covering everything you need to know about starting a successful business, 1:1 support and a complete online learning resource as well. Join our flexible, award-winning programme and gain support through every step of your business journey, from developing your idea.

Please note this programme is only available to Torbay Residents.

Also check out other Workshops in Torquay, Business events in Torquay.