EnterprisingYou - Launchpad

Whether you're passionate about a new business idea or you've been cultivating a budding start-up, our EnterprisingYou - Launchpad event is the first step on your entrepreneurial journey.

A chance to network: Connect with fellow aspiring entrepreneurs and potential partners as you kickstart your journey. There will also be the opportunity to speak one-on-one with expert advisors.

Story Showcase: Hear from a successful local Bolton entrepreneur who turned their passion into a thriving business.

Taster Workshops: A great opportunity to get a taste of the free support on offer with valuable insights and practical tips on launching your own business.

We’ll look at:

· Myth-Busting - What is your perception or hesitation about starting a business? Our advisors will debunk myths and provide a reality check.

· Market Research - The basics of market research and finding out if your business idea has the potential to succeed.

· Bootstrapping - Starting a business with little or no money.

Book your place now and take the first step towards turning your dream of being your own boss into a reality at EnterprisingYou – Launchpad.

The Session is targeted towards:

GM individuals (not strictly Bolton bound)

Individuals must be 16+ years of age.

Sole traders; Prestart businesses; Early post start businesses; Aspiring entrepreneurs (not started business yet)

EnterprisingYou is delivered by GM Business Growth Hub, which is part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The £7.5m funding has been made possible thanks to Greater Manchester Combined Authority securing funding to deliver UKSPF projects, which forms part of the Government’s wider Levelling Up agenda.