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Start-up Workshops

20th October – Durham DABS –  Introduction to Marketing

Online (hosted live) Introduction to Marketing Workshop

Thursday 20th October – 3pm – 6pm via Zoom

Marketing can be a daunting place for some, for others it feels easy and natural. In either case we are here to help and support you.

This event is open to County Durham residents. For more information on Durham Ambitious Business Start-ups click here.

26th October – Planning an Effective Marketing Framework with Red Button Marketing 

Wednesday 26th October – 4pm-6pm

Margaret Bradshaw of Red Button Marketing is our host for this online session and she will be introducing a new concept of how a business owner can actually see marketing and then be able to plan all activity in line with a solid framework.

Margaret will talk around 4 key areas of a business which are:

1. existing clients
2. potential clients
3. ways of communication and
4. the product or service offering

By embedding a way to keep these connected, a business is on course for success.  For new businesses, this is essential and it’s vital to get a solid plan in place early so that opportunities can be maximised, ideas can be actioned and challenges can be solved.  A great opportunity to hear some key take away tips to implement into your marketing strategy.

This event is open to County Durham residents. For more information on Durham Ambitious Business Start-ups click here.

27th October – Durham DABS –

Introduction to Social Media for Business

Online (hosted live) Introduction to Social Media for Business Workshop
Thursday 27th October – 3pm to 6pm via Zoom.

Tik-Tok, Instagram, Clubhouse, Snapchat, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter….so many to choose from but…. which is best? Which is right for you?

This event is open to County Durham residents. For more information on Durham Ambitious Business Start-ups click here.

16th March – Business & Financial Planning Workshop

Online (hosted live) Business & Financial Planning Workshop
Thursday 16th March – 10:00am to 4:00pm via Zoom. 

An overview on business planning, sales forecasting, cashflow planning, what you need to think about and detail to include when developing your business plan and financial forecasting. 

You may not have started a formal business plan or cashflow and want to know where to start, or you could be underway developing your plan and have questions you would like answering. 

Templates can be provided and this is a safe space where you can talk about your plans, finances, sales forecasting and more importantly how this will impact your business.  If you want us to review your plan and forecasts and offer support with where it can be improved or help you get started then please come along. 

17th March – Marketing & Social Media Workshop

Online (hosted live) Marketing & Social Media Workshop
Friday 17th March – 10:00am to 4:00pm via Zoom.

Marketing can be a daunting place for some, for others it feels easy and natural. In either case we are here to help and support you. If you want to look at your strategy for how to get the most out of your marketing budget, then come along to find out more.

This session will help you identify the right medium for your business and the most effective ways to use it. Tik-Tok, Instagram, Clubhouse, Snapchat, Facebook, LinkedIn Twitter….so many to choose from but…. which is best? Which is right for you? Confused with where to start? Come along with us as we explore the good the bad and the ugly of the socials. We will help you explore your business options and put a plan in place for which you should focus on and why. 

20th April – Business & Financial Planning Workshop

Online (hosted live) Business & Financial Planning Workshop
Thursday 20th April – 10:00am to 4:00pm via Zoom. 

An overview on business planning, sales forecasting, cashflow planning, what you need to think about and detail to include when developing your business plan and financial forecasting. 

You may not have started a formal business plan or cashflow and want to know where to start, or you could be underway developing your plan and have questions you would like answering. 

Templates can be provided and this is a safe space where you can talk about your plans, finances, sales forecasting and more importantly how this will impact your business.  If you want us to review your plan and forecasts and offer support with where it can be improved or help you get started then please come along. 

21st April – Marketing & Social Media Workshop

Online (hosted live) Marketing & Social Media Workshop
Friday 21st April – 10:00am to 4:00pm via Zoom.

Marketing can be a daunting place for some, for others it feels easy and natural. In either case we are here to help and support you. If you want to look at your strategy for how to get the most out of your marketing budget, then come along to find out more.

This session will help you identify the right medium for your business and the most effective ways to use it. Tik-Tok, Instagram, Clubhouse, Snapchat, Facebook, LinkedIn Twitter….so many to choose from but…. which is best? Which is right for you? Confused with where to start? Come along with us as we explore the good the bad and the ugly of the socials. We will help you explore your business options and put a plan in place for which you should focus on and why. 

18th May – Business & Financial Planning Workshop

Online (hosted live) Business & Financial Planning Workshop
Thursday 18th May – 10:00am to 4:00pm via Zoom. 

An overview on business planning, sales forecasting, cashflow planning, what you need to think about and detail to include when developing your business plan and financial forecasting. 

You may not have started a formal business plan or cashflow and want to know where to start, or you could be underway developing your plan and have questions you would like answering. 

Templates can be provided and this is a safe space where you can talk about your plans, finances, sales forecasting and more importantly how this will impact your business.  If you want us to review your plan and forecasts and offer support with where it can be improved or help you get started then please come along. 

19th May – Marketing & Social Media Workshop

Online (hosted live) Marketing & Social Media Workshop
Friday 19th May – 10:00am to 4:00pm via Zoom.

Marketing can be a daunting place for some, for others it feels easy and natural. In either case we are here to help and support you. If you want to look at your strategy for how to get the most out of your marketing budget, then come along to find out more.

This session will help you identify the right medium for your business and the most effective ways to use it. Tik-Tok, Instagram, Clubhouse, Snapchat, Facebook, LinkedIn Twitter….so many to choose from but…. which is best? Which is right for you? Confused with where to start? Come along with us as we explore the good the bad and the ugly of the socials. We will help you explore your business options and put a plan in place for which you should focus on and why. 

15th June – Business & Financial Planning Workshop

Online (hosted live) Business & Financial Planning Workshop
Thursday 15th June – 10:00am to 4:00pm via Zoom. 

An overview on business planning, sales forecasting, cashflow planning, what you need to think about and detail to include when developing your business plan and financial forecasting. 

You may not have started a formal business plan or cashflow and want to know where to start, or you could be underway developing your plan and have questions you would like answering. 

Templates can be provided and this is a safe space where you can talk about your plans, finances, sales forecasting and more importantly how this will impact your business.  If you want us to review your plan and forecasts and offer support with where it can be improved or help you get started then please come along. 

16th June – Marketing & Social Media Workshop

Online (hosted live) Marketing & Social Media Workshop
Friday 16th June – 10:00am to 4:00pm via Zoom.

Marketing can be a daunting place for some, for others it feels easy and natural. In either case we are here to help and support you. If you want to look at your strategy for how to get the most out of your marketing budget, then come along to find out more.

This session will help you identify the right medium for your business and the most effective ways to use it. Tik-Tok, Instagram, Clubhouse, Snapchat, Facebook, LinkedIn Twitter….so many to choose from but…. which is best? Which is right for you? Confused with where to start? Come along with us as we explore the good the bad and the ugly of the socials. We will help you explore your business options and put a plan in place for which you should focus on and why. 

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Durham Ambitious Business Start-ups (‘DABS’) is an ERDF-funded programme that helps high-quality start-ups in County Durham start trading and offers premium quality support during your critical first 12 months in business.

Find out more on ‘DABS’ website

Online and face-to-face events

The Business Factory is a fully-funded programme that helps individuals to start-up a business or new businesses to grow in North Tyneside and offers premium quality support during your critical first 12 months in business.

Find out more on The Business Factory website