Introduction to Enterprise: 3-Day Workshop (in-person)

**This workshop is available to City of Bristol (UK) based pre-starts and start-ups only**

The workshop will help to prepare you to start your own business and explore your ideas within a relaxed environment during our three sessions over three consecutive days.

Days: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.
Times: 10am to 1pm

You will also have the opportunity explore your ideas and think about whether starting a business is right for you.

We integrate business skills training, personal development and life management skills. These help to increase your confidence, knowledge and motivation on your business start-up journey.

In this first session we cover:

• Your Current Barriers

• Your Business Objectives

• S.W.O.T Analysis

• Market Research

• S.M.A.R.T Goals

• Buyer Personas

• Your Customer Worth

In this second session we cover:

• Branding

• The Marketing Mix

• Social Media Strategy

• The Business Case for Sustainability

In this third session we cover:

• Introduction to Financial Documents- Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow.

• Record Keeping

• Pricing and Cost Strategies

• Breakeven

• Debt & Equity

• Company Structure and Registering as a Business.

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Who is this for & eligibilty:
You must be based within the city of Bristol boundary served by the Bristol City Council. This includes those who have an idea for a business, have recently started one or have a business which is already trading.

After registering for the course, you will be sent an enrolment from which you must complete before attending the workshop.

You must complete a registration form with your full name along with your work or residential address details -

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How is BrisBES funded?
BrisBES is funded by the West of England Combined Authority and Bristol City Council. The programme will help to boost the local economy and create employment for people in Bristol.

Booking is essential as places are limited to ensure maximum learning and benefit for each participant. Please ensure that if you are unable to attend the session, that you let us know so that we can move this place to another participant.

If you require any help accessing our courses, please contact us at

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Getting to and from the venue:
SPACEWORKS, Easton Business Centre (EBC), Felix Road, Easton, Bristol, BS5 OHE

By Train (From Bristol Temple Meads)
Bristol Temple Meads train station (City Centre) is approximately 3 miles from Easton Business Centre (EBO).

The closest stops to EBC are Lawrence Hil and Stapleton Road. EBC is a 5-10 minute walk from these stations. Fares are on average 2150 from Bristol Temple Meads and run very frequently.

Both stops are on the route to Bristol Parkway using the GWR service.

Click here for google link to current operating times

By Bus (From Bristol City Centre, Penn St)
From Bristol City Centre (Penn Street, outside of Cabot Circus shopping centre) take any of the following First Bus buses to arrive at the closest bus stop to EBC, called Lawrence Hill.

The bus routes are 6,7, 41 and 43 Easton Business Centre i a 5. minute walk from the stop and fares should cost around £2.50 for a single journey.

Click here for google link to current operating buses.

By Car (From M32)
Exit the M32 at Junction 3 and take the A4320 exit to Bath/A4. At the roundabout, take the 1' exit onto Easton Way/A.4320.

Turn left onto Easton Rd/B4465. Turn left onto Bannerman Rd Road, and left onto Felix Road. EBC is on the left-hand side.

Parking in the EBC car park is only available to Blue badge holders. Please email wesi

On-street parking is avariable for Visitors and meeting attendees.

There is shelter and racks for bicycles. You just need to bring your own bike lock.

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