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 FREE Business Start-up Workshops

You can book yourself onto a workshop now by clicking on a

place near you on the left

OR call 0845 601 1000.

Whether you are thinking of starting a business or are already started up, Business Link is the place to go. We understand your problems,challenges and goals and provide information and advice to help you make the most of your business opportunities.   

We run workshops and briefings on a range of business subjects such as starting a business, business planning, sales and marketing,finance, legislation, business practice and using IT and the web to make the most of your business.

For a full range of our workshops please see the main Business Link website or you can view our full Workshop brochure.

If you would like to discuss your needs further, please feel free to contact our events booking team on 0845 601 1000.

if you are keen to start your business as soon as possible why not attend our intensive two day workshop - Start Your Own Business Boot Camp.

Free Starting Your Own Business Workshop - ½ day

This workshop is designed for anyone considering starting a business or becoming self-employed and needs to know the basics. It provides an introduction to what it means to start a business, including being honest about your prospects as well as walking through just about everything you will need to do to set up your own business. 

Free Business Planning workshop - 1 day

This workshop introduces the concepts of business planning and the process. It details the contents of the plan and provides you with the opportunity to start preparing a business plan for your own business.

Free Business Planning Follow up Workshop - ½ day

(Attendance of the Business Planning Workshop is required)


This workshop is designed to help those people in the early stages. It will provide practical advice on subjects such as getting the most from your bank, the importance of networking and listening to your customers.