
Build A Business : Know Your Customers, Get Competitive
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Build A Business : Know Your Customers, Get Competitive takes place at Stockroom in Manchester on 24 November 2026 from 10:00. The event explores how market research can boost small businesses. Tickets are free.
Discover why market research and other resources can boost your start up or small business to success.
Do you know who your customers really are?
How much they will spend on your product or service?
Why they choose one over another? Why would they choose you over a competitor?
In today’s competitive landscape, having a stellar product or service isn’t enough. Entrepreneurs and early-stage start-ups need to delve deeper into their customers’ minds to drive engagement, sales and delivers customer satisfaction.
Join our exclusive Build a Business workshop where you’ll gain practical skills to access Manchester Library’s Business & IP Centre databases to:
· Access Market Research: Learn how to tap into valuable data and insights that reveal customer attitudes, behaviours, and beliefs.
· Create a Winning Business Plan: Develop a robust strategy based on market potential and customer needs.
· Identify Key Suppliers and Leads: Discover effective ways to connect with suppliers, marketing channels, and potential clients.
· Master Your Market: Upskill yourself by understanding your target audience inside out.
Along with the support and facilities that we can offer through the fully funded Build a Business program that will help you succeed.
PLEASE NOTE:This workshop is part of our Build A Business in GM Libraries programme.To be eligible to attend this workshop you must either:
· Own a small business (including sole traders and microbusinesses).
· Or, you are thinking of starting a business.
· Or, you have a business idea that you want to develop.
You or your business postcode needs to be within one of the ten Greater Manchester authorities - Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Manchester, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford or Wigan.
Find out more at buildabusinessgm.org
If you have not already attended a Build a Business workshop you will need to fill in the Registration Form to be able to join the workshop. Please complete after booking your place.
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Build A Business : Know Your Customers, Get Competitive takes place on Wednesday, 2 December 2026 at 10:00.
Build A Business : Know Your Customers, Get Competitive is held at Stockroom in Manchester (Merseyway, Stockport, SK1 1PW).
Entry to Build A Business : Know Your Customers, Get Competitive is free.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Stockroom can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Build A Business : Know Your Customers, Get Competitive 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.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
Build A Business : Know Your Customers, Get Competitive takes place at Stockroom in Manchester on 24 November 2026 from 10:00. The event explores how market research can boost small businesses. Tickets are free.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Discover why market research and other resources can boost your start up or small business to success.
Do you know who your customers really are?
How much they will spend on your product or service?
Why they choose one over another? Why would they choose you over a competitor?
In today’s competitive landscape, having a stellar product or service isn’t enough. Entrepreneurs and early-stage start-ups need to delve deeper into their customers’ minds to drive engagement, sales and delivers customer satisfaction.
Join our exclusive Build a Business workshop where you’ll gain practical skills to access Manchester Library’s Business & IP Centre databases to:
· Access Market Research: Learn how to tap into valuable data and insights that reveal customer attitudes, behaviours, and beliefs.
· Create a Winning Business Plan: Develop a robust strategy based on market potential and customer needs.
· Identify Key Suppliers and Leads: Discover effective ways to connect with suppliers, marketing channels, and potential clients.
· Master Your Market: Upskill yourself by understanding your target audience inside out.
Along with the support and facilities that we can offer through the fully funded Build a Business program that will help you succeed.
PLEASE NOTE:This workshop is part of our Build A Business in GM Libraries programme.To be eligible to attend this workshop you must either:
· Own a small business (including sole traders and microbusinesses).
· Or, you are thinking of starting a business.
· Or, you have a business idea that you want to develop.
You or your business postcode needs to be within one of the ten Greater Manchester authorities - Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Manchester, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford or Wigan.
Find out more at buildabusinessgm.org
If you have not already attended a Build a Business workshop you will need to fill in the Registration Form to be able to join the workshop. Please complete after booking your place.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Hotels within walking distance of Stockroom. Searching near Merseyway, Stockport, SK1 1PW; check-in Wednesday, 2 December 2026.
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WhereStockroom
Merseyway, Stockport, SK1 1PW
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Build A Business : Know Your Customers, Get Competitive?
Build A Business : Know Your Customers, Get Competitive takes place on Wednesday, 2 December 2026 at 10:00.
Where is Build A Business : Know Your Customers, Get Competitive taking place?
Build A Business : Know Your Customers, Get Competitive is held at Stockroom in Manchester (Merseyway, Stockport, SK1 1PW).
How much are tickets for Build A Business : Know Your Customers, Get Competitive?
Entry to Build A Business : Know Your Customers, Get Competitive is free.
Is there anywhere to stay near Build A Business : Know Your Customers, Get Competitive?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Stockroom can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Build A Business : Know Your Customers, Get Competitive?
Tickets for Build A Business : Know Your Customers, Get Competitive 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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