A relaxed, practical workshop for 18–30s to explore self-employment, side hustles and how to turn your ideas into action.

Got an idea? Curious about starting a side hustle? Wondering whether self-employment could be for you?

Creating Your Own Opportunities is a free, relaxed and practical two-hour workshop for 18–30 year olds in Hastings and Bexhill who want to explore different ways of earning money, working for themselves or turning an idea into something real.

You don't need a business plan, previous experience or even a fully formed idea. You might already know what you'd like to do, have a hobby or skill you could potentially earn from, or simply be curious about whether self-employment or a side hustle could work for you.

During the session, we'll help you:

explore your ideas, interests and strengths

look at different ways you could create your own income

think about side hustles and self-employment realistically

work out whether an idea is worth exploring

identify some simple, practical next steps

start turning "maybe I could…" into "here's what I'm going to do next."

This isn't a formal business course and you won't spend two hours being talked at. Expect a friendly, supportive session with practical activities, conversation and space to explore what could work for you.

When and where

Saturday 7 November 2026

10:00am–12:00pm

29 Sackville Road, Bexhill, TN39 3JD

The session is completely free, but places are limited, so please book your place through Eventbrite.

About Future Ready

This workshop is a pilot session for Future Ready, a new Business Unboxed CIC programme designed to help people build confidence, develop practical skills and turn ideas and aspirations into action.

Sometimes the hardest part isn't having an idea – it's knowing what to do next.

That's where we'll start.

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