Got a business idea but not sure where to start? Join our free 4-week programme in Newcastle and turn your idea into your new career!

Got a business idea? Let's help you make it happen.

Whether you've got the beginnings of an idea, a skill you could turn into a business, looking to develop new career skills or you're simply curious about self-employment, Make Your Own Job can help you take the next step.

This free 4-week programme in Newcastle will give you practical skills, expert support and the confidence to explore your idea and turn it into a real opportunity.

You don't need a finished business idea or any previous business experience to take part. Just bring your ideas and a willingness to explore what's possible.

What will you get from the programme?

Across four practical, interactive sessions, you'll learn how to:

Develop and test your idea

Understand what it takes to be an entrepreneur

Work out your costs, pricing and cashflow

Identify your customers and market your idea

Build a brand and use social media effectively

Develop your confidence

Create and deliver an engaging business pitch

Plan your next steps towards your new career

You'll also have the opportunity to meet other people exploring their own business ideas and receive support from the PNE team throughout the programme.

Decide that self-employment is not right for you? No problem! You'll walk way with transferable skills that you can use to support your search for a new career!

Your 4-week programme

Week 1 – Build Your Blueprint & Discover Your Spark

Thursday 29th October, 10am–1pm

Explore what it means to be an entrepreneur, identify the skills you already have and start developing your idea. You'll create your own business blueprint to build on throughout the programme.

Week 2 – Master Your Money

Thursday 5th November, 10am–1pm

Take the fear out of business finance. We'll explore start-up costs, pricing, cashflow and the financial basics you'll need to understand when turning an idea into a business.

Week 3 – Own Your Narrative

Thursday 12th November, 10am–1pm

Learn how to get your business noticed. We'll explore your target customers, branding, marketing, social media and how to create content that connects with the right people.

Week 4 – Perfect Your Pitch & Take the Lead

Thursday 19th November, 10am–1pm

Build your confidence and learn how to talk about your idea with impact. You'll develop your business pitch, put your new skills into practice and explore the next steps you can take after the programme.

Who is it for?

Make Your Own Job is for North East residents who are interested in exploring starting a business, freelancing or self-employment.

You don't need to already have a business, and your idea doesn't need to be fully developed.

The programme is completely free, but places are limited. As this is a four-week programme, participants are expected to attend all four sessions.

Ready to explore where your idea could take you? Register your interest today.

Please note: registering through Eventbrite is an expression of interest in joining this cohort. A member of the PNE team will contact you to discuss your application and confirm your place.

For more information, contact enquiries@pne.org.

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