News | StartUp Saturday
Monday 23rd May 2011
StartUp Saturday is an exciting new 12wk business training programme being piloted in Staples stores across the UK.
Run by the small business support company Enterprise Nation and training providers CragRats, the classes cover everything from discovering that big idea right through to finance and marketing on a shoestring.
When and Where?
Each StartUp Saturday session takes place inside a designated Staples store on a Saturday morning between 9.30am-10.30am, where attendees will be given a comprehensive workbook written by Emma Jones (Enterprise Nation) containing advice, case studies, useful links and tips.
Weekly Timetable
Week 1 Uncover your BIG idea and research the market
Week 2 5 points to include in a business plan
Week 3 The must-do's - register the company and protect your brand
Week 4 Straightforward finance and easy budgeting techniques
Week 5 It's your office! Set-up tips on tech, furnishings and fashion!
Week 6 All things web - building a home online
Week 7 Simple sales roadmap and cold-calling made easy
Week 8 Make some noise! Successful marketing on a budget
Week 9 5 essential social media tools and how to make the most of them
Week 10 Team work - how to grow the business without outgrowing the home
Week 11 Happy customers and balanced business - achieve it all in 5 simple steps
Week 12 Graduation and StartUp Celebration!
The full StartUp Saturday course is £100 but you can dip in and out of the programme by booking individual classes for just £10 at www.startupsaturday.com.
Find Out More
For more information about the programme, visit the StartUp Saturday website, 'Follow' them on Twitter @SUpSaturday or contact Emma Jones on 01743 272555 / 0789 9871698.
Emma says: “There’s no time like the present to start a business. We know there’s a wealth of talent out there and that all people need is a kick start, which is what this initiative is all about. The course will be fun and hopefully lead to financial reward and a flexible working life.”
