
Build A Business: Business Basics - Getting Started!
Wed 25 Nov · 09:30
Business & IP Centre, 2nd floor
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Build A Business: Business Basics - Getting Started! is held at the Business & IP Centre, 2nd floor, on 25 November 2026 at 09:30. This session provides skills for those setting up or starting a business. This event is free.
Setting up your own business?
Recently started?
Got a brilliant idea?
Get the skills and confidence you need to succeed.
Important note:
All attendees must have completed this Client Registration Form to be able to join the workshop. If you have not previously completed a Build A Business Registration Form, please complete after booking your place on Eventbrite.
To be eligible for this workshop, you must be a Greater Manchester resident or the owner of a Greater Manchester located business within the following GM authorities: Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, or Wigan.
Please arrive between 9:30-10:00am for networking and registration. Workshop starts at 10:00am.
Power Up Your Business!
Join Wendy Breakell, entrepreneur and named one of the top 50 business advisors in the North West, for this workshop covering the practicalities of starting and growing your business.
This 3-hour workshops covers the essential ‘nuts and bolts’ of starting up and running a successful enterprise, including:
• Legal structures
• Business planning / Business Model Canvas
• E-commerce
• Cashflow, Finance and Tax
This workshop is part of a series. It is strongly recommended that you attend all FOUR core workshops, which include:
Know Your Customer, Get Competitive
Intellectual Property, Protect Your Assets
Marketing: The Essentials
Plus meet our team and book in for individual support and advice.
PLEASE NOTE: The Build A Business programme of funded workshops have limited places. Failure to attend on two separate occasions without prior cancellation will result in you being barred from attending future workshops. This is due to the cost of setting up each workshop and making preparations based on the number of sign-ups. This includes Know Your Customer; IP - Protect Your Assets; Business Basics; and Marketing: The Essentials.
For more information go to: www.buildabusinessgm.org
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Build A Business: Business Basics - Getting Started! takes place on Wednesday, 25 November 2026 at 09:30.
Build A Business: Business Basics - Getting Started! is held at Business & IP Centre, 2nd floor in Manchester (Manchester Central Library, Manchester, M2 5PD).
Entry to Build A Business: Business Basics - Getting Started! is free.
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Build A Business: Business Basics - Getting Started! is held at the Business & IP Centre, 2nd floor, on 25 November 2026 at 09:30. This session provides skills for those setting up or starting a business. This event is free.
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Setting up your own business?
Recently started?
Got a brilliant idea?
Get the skills and confidence you need to succeed.
Important note:
All attendees must have completed this Client Registration Form to be able to join the workshop. If you have not previously completed a Build A Business Registration Form, please complete after booking your place on Eventbrite.
To be eligible for this workshop, you must be a Greater Manchester resident or the owner of a Greater Manchester located business within the following GM authorities: Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, or Wigan.
Please arrive between 9:30-10:00am for networking and registration. Workshop starts at 10:00am.
Power Up Your Business!
Join Wendy Breakell, entrepreneur and named one of the top 50 business advisors in the North West, for this workshop covering the practicalities of starting and growing your business.
This 3-hour workshops covers the essential ‘nuts and bolts’ of starting up and running a successful enterprise, including:
• Legal structures
• Business planning / Business Model Canvas
• E-commerce
• Cashflow, Finance and Tax
This workshop is part of a series. It is strongly recommended that you attend all FOUR core workshops, which include:
Know Your Customer, Get Competitive
Intellectual Property, Protect Your Assets
Marketing: The Essentials
Plus meet our team and book in for individual support and advice.
PLEASE NOTE: The Build A Business programme of funded workshops have limited places. Failure to attend on two separate occasions without prior cancellation will result in you being barred from attending future workshops. This is due to the cost of setting up each workshop and making preparations based on the number of sign-ups. This includes Know Your Customer; IP - Protect Your Assets; Business Basics; and Marketing: The Essentials.
For more information go to: www.buildabusinessgm.org
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Business & IP Centre, 2nd floorManchester Central Library, Manchester, M2 5PD
Deansgate, Manchester
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Build A Business: Business Basics - Getting Started! takes place on Wednesday, 25 November 2026 at 09:30.
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Build A Business: Business Basics - Getting Started! is held at Business & IP Centre, 2nd floor in Manchester (Manchester Central Library, Manchester, M2 5PD).
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Entry to Build A Business: Business Basics - Getting Started! is free.
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Tickets for Build A Business: Business Basics - Getting Started! can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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