
Build A Business: Business Basics - Getting Started!
Tue 13 Oct · 09:30
Wigan Library, Wigan Life Centre North
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Build A Business: Business Basics is a free workshop held at Wigan Library on 13 October 2026. The session starts at 09:30. It is designed to provide skills and confidence for those starting a new business.
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 FIVE core workshops, which include:
Know Your Customer, Get Competitive
Intellectual Property, Protect Your Assets
Marketing: The Essentials
Funding Your Business Idea
Plus meet our team and book in for individual 1:1 support.
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; Marketing: The Essentials; and Funding Your Business Idea.
For more information go to: www.buildabusinessgm.org
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Frequently asked questions
Build A Business: Business Basics - Getting Started! takes place on Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 09:30.
Build A Business: Business Basics - Getting Started! is held at Wigan Library, Wigan Life Centre North in Wigan (The Wiend, Wigan, WN1 1NH).
Entry to Build A Business: Business Basics - Getting Started! is free.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Wigan Library, Wigan Life Centre North can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
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.

Build A Business: Business Basics - Getting Started!
Editorial Summary
Build A Business: Business Basics is a free workshop held at Wigan Library on 13 October 2026. The session starts at 09:30. It is designed to provide skills and confidence for those starting a new business.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
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 FIVE core workshops, which include:
Know Your Customer, Get Competitive
Intellectual Property, Protect Your Assets
Marketing: The Essentials
Funding Your Business Idea
Plus meet our team and book in for individual 1:1 support.
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; Marketing: The Essentials; and Funding Your Business Idea.
For more information go to: www.buildabusinessgm.org
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❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Build A Business: Business Basics - Getting Started!?
Build A Business: Business Basics - Getting Started! takes place on Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 09:30.
Where is Build A Business: Business Basics - Getting Started! taking place?
Build A Business: Business Basics - Getting Started! is held at Wigan Library, Wigan Life Centre North in Wigan (The Wiend, Wigan, WN1 1NH).
How much are tickets for Build A Business: Business Basics - Getting Started!?
Entry to Build A Business: Business Basics - Getting Started! is free.
Is there anywhere to stay near Build A Business: Business Basics - Getting Started!?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Wigan Library, Wigan Life Centre North can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Build A Business: Business Basics - Getting Started!?
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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