Perpetual Motion: Business Start Up Programme

Got an idea? Want to start your own business? – this is for you!

This practical programme will take you through the business start-up process and help you to set up your new venture for success by creating a business model that is:

Profitable – will make money.
Scalable – designed to grow.
Sustainable – well resourced.

Whether you’re thinking about starting a business in manufacturing, services, or software, this programme offers a strong foundation – and is open to anyone ready to take their first step into business.

Starting a new business is exciting but it can be daunting – even if you have done it before, there is quite a bit to think about, so where do you begin? Have you got your offer right? Who will your customers be and why will they buy from you? How will you make sales? How will you deliver? What resources will you need? How will you make money? What statutory rules do you need to consider? How can you grow your venture to reach more people and deliver a higher return?

This practical business start-up programme will take you step by step through each of these considerations and provide a series of tools and checklists to help you to make the right decisions with confidence and set your exciting new business venture up for success.

How will it work in practice?

The programme will run over an 8 week period. Every week there will be a 2 hour on line workshop covering a specific subject*. These subjects can all be combined to develop a business model that is appropriate for your idea. (*if you are unable to attend a session then recordings will be available.)

After each session delegates will receive tools and or checklists to apply their learning to their business idea – you can do this to your own timescale.

We will also run a couple of peer sessions for the group where you can come on line and share your experiences and thinking should you wish.

Finally each delegate will be entitled to 2 hours of one to one coaching with the programme facilitator

What subjects will be covered?

The core subjects covered will include:

Assessment of your idea, and your vision for the business.
Identifying and removing barriers that may prevent you from realising your vision.
Optimising your offer
Understanding your customers
Selling your stuff
Delivering your offer
The numbers – making a profit.
The statutory stuff. (Rules and regulations)

In addition to these core subjects the peer group sessions and coaching sessions are open to any specific subject about their new business idea that delegates might want to cover.

About the Provider – David Bone CDir

With over 30 years of experience as an MD, non-executive director, business trainer, and coach, David has helped SME management teams start, scale, and mature businesses through to investment and acquisition. He brings deep insight into both product and service sectors, emphasizing strategic planning, structured processes, customer understanding, and capacity management. His leadership has earned companies prestigious awards, including the Queen’s Award for Export, and he himself has been nationally recognized with the Sage Daily Telegraph Business Award and endorsed as a Chartered Director and Fellow by the IoD. David exemplifies modern leadership, believing success lies in empowering everyone involved in the business.

Event Details

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Tuesday 18 November – 10am to 12pm- Workshop 1
Tuesday 25 November – 10am to 12pm – Workshop 2
Tuesday 2 December – 10am to 12pm – Peer Group Discussion 1
Tuesday 9 December – 10am to 12pm – Workshop 3
Tuesday 16 December – 10 am to 12pm – Workshop 4

There will be opportunity for the delegates to book 1 to 1 coaching sessions should they wish up until Tuesday 23 December

Tuesday 6 January – 10 am to 12pm – Peer Group Discussion 2
Tuesday 13 January – 10am to 12pm – Workshop 5
Tuesday 20 January – 10am to 12pm – Workshop 6

Register now

Places are limited for each cohort, so if this interests you please book your place now to secure your place.