Enterprise Explorer Workshops

These four half day interactive and challenging workshops examine how an idea can become a sustainable business: 

Explorer 1 – Introduction to business planning

On this workshop you will find out:

  • what’s in a simple business plan
  • how planning benefits your business idea
  • why a plan helps you to raise finance
  • how to start putting a business plan together
  • how DEA advisers and other business support services can help you

Explorer 2 - Will it sell?

On this workshop you will learn:

  • what makes products and services attractive to customers
  • what makes a trusted brand
  • how entrepreneurs have researched their customers and how you can do the same
  • how small businesses launch their product and services
  • common mistakes and how to avoid them
  • what resources and training is available to help you develop your ideas

Explorer 3 - Will it pay?

This workshop will help you to:

  • understand what makes a business profitable
  • learn from successful and failed ventures
  • understand the importance of price and the factors that control it
  • know what’s involved in raising finance to start a business
  • know what sources of finance you can approach
  • find resources and training to help with business planning

Explorer 4 – Marketing yourself online

This workshop will take you through the basics of:

  • planning a successful website
  • ensuring your website is search engine friendly
  • using email as a marketing tool
  • using social networks (Facebook, LinkedIn and forums)
  • adding your details to online directories and local search resources
  • creating a business blog

The Enterprise Explorer Workshops cost £50 each, plus VAT. To view information about forthcoming workshops in Chesterfield, click here. For Derby, click here

To book your place, call 01246 207207.