
Power Hour: How much cash will I need to start my business?
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A free business workshop will be held at electric works in Sheffield on 25 August 2026. The event covers financial planning and budgeting for new businesses. Attendees will learn how to identify and manage start-up costs.
Learn how to budget for your new business, understand start-up costs and plan your finances at this free Sheffield workshop.
Wondering how much money you need to start a business?
This free, in-person workshop will help you understand the typical costs of starting a business and show you how to plan your finances before you launch.
Whether you're starting a small business, freelancing, opening a shop or turning a business idea into reality, understanding your start-up costs is one of the most important steps you can take.
Led by experienced Business Sheffield advisors, this practical session will help you identify the costs involved in starting a business and give you the confidence to build a realistic budget.
What you'll learn
During the workshop you'll learn how to:
Estimate the costs of starting your business
Plan a realistic start-up budget
Identify one-off and ongoing business expenses
Understand costs such as stock, equipment, marketing, websites, software, insurance, rent and wages
Avoid common budgeting mistakes made by new businesses
Plan your business finances with greater confidence
What you'll leave with
By the end of the session you'll have:
A clearer understanding of how much it could cost to start your business
A practical framework for creating your own start-up budget
Greater confidence in planning your business finances
The knowledge to make informed financial decisions before launching your business
Who should attend?
This workshop is ideal for:
Aspiring entrepreneurs
People thinking about starting a business
Freelancers and sole traders
Start-ups and new businesses
Anyone who wants to understand business start-up costs before launching
No previous business experience is required.
Date: Tuesday 25 August
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Electirc Works 3 Concourse Way S1 2BJ
How to find us
*** Spaces are limited if you can’t make an event, it’s no problem as long as you let us know before the workshop. If you sign-up and don’t attend an event, we will contact you afterwards to check in and if this happens more than once, it may jeopardise your ability to sign up to future events. If sales have end before you get the chance to book, Call 0114 224 5000 and we'll work it out.
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Frequently asked questions
Power Hour: How much cash will I need to start my business? takes place on Tuesday, 25 August 2026 at 10:00.
Power Hour: How much cash will I need to start my business? is held at electric works in Sheffield (3 Concourse Way, Sheffield City Centre, S1 2BJ).
Entry to Power Hour: How much cash will I need to start my business? is free.
Tickets for Power Hour: How much cash will I need to start my business? 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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Power Hour: How much cash will I need to start my business?
Editorial Summary
A free business workshop will be held at electric works in Sheffield on 25 August 2026. The event covers financial planning and budgeting for new businesses. Attendees will learn how to identify and manage start-up costs.
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Organiser’s full description
Learn how to budget for your new business, understand start-up costs and plan your finances at this free Sheffield workshop.
Wondering how much money you need to start a business?
This free, in-person workshop will help you understand the typical costs of starting a business and show you how to plan your finances before you launch.
Whether you're starting a small business, freelancing, opening a shop or turning a business idea into reality, understanding your start-up costs is one of the most important steps you can take.
Led by experienced Business Sheffield advisors, this practical session will help you identify the costs involved in starting a business and give you the confidence to build a realistic budget.
What you'll learn
During the workshop you'll learn how to:
Estimate the costs of starting your business
Plan a realistic start-up budget
Identify one-off and ongoing business expenses
Understand costs such as stock, equipment, marketing, websites, software, insurance, rent and wages
Avoid common budgeting mistakes made by new businesses
Plan your business finances with greater confidence
What you'll leave with
By the end of the session you'll have:
A clearer understanding of how much it could cost to start your business
A practical framework for creating your own start-up budget
Greater confidence in planning your business finances
The knowledge to make informed financial decisions before launching your business
Who should attend?
This workshop is ideal for:
Aspiring entrepreneurs
People thinking about starting a business
Freelancers and sole traders
Start-ups and new businesses
Anyone who wants to understand business start-up costs before launching
No previous business experience is required.
Date: Tuesday 25 August
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Electirc Works 3 Concourse Way S1 2BJ
How to find us
*** Spaces are limited if you can’t make an event, it’s no problem as long as you let us know before the workshop. If you sign-up and don’t attend an event, we will contact you afterwards to check in and if this happens more than once, it may jeopardise your ability to sign up to future events. If sales have end before you get the chance to book, Call 0114 224 5000 and we'll work it out.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Power Hour: How much cash will I need to start my business??
Power Hour: How much cash will I need to start my business? takes place on Tuesday, 25 August 2026 at 10:00.
Where is Power Hour: How much cash will I need to start my business? taking place?
Power Hour: How much cash will I need to start my business? is held at electric works in Sheffield (3 Concourse Way, Sheffield City Centre, S1 2BJ).
How much are tickets for Power Hour: How much cash will I need to start my business??
Entry to Power Hour: How much cash will I need to start my business? is free.
How do I get tickets for Power Hour: How much cash will I need to start my business??
Tickets for Power Hour: How much cash will I need to start my business? 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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Hotels within walking distance of electric works
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Date
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