Free online business skills course with the chance to get £1k funding

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If you’re an A2Dominion customer, aged 18 or over, why not join our free online business skills training course?

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Business in a Box is a series of 3 workshops led by our specialist business coach, starting in November.

Whether you have an entrepreneurial idea and don’t know where to begin, or you have started a business but need some support to take it to the next level, we can help.

Opportunity to get funding for your business

If you complete all 3 of the Business in a Box workshops and submit plans for a viable business, you’ll be eligible for 1-2-1 business coaching and the opportunity to bid for start-up funding, where 3 successful candidates will be granted up to £1,000*

*Eligibility for funding is based on the attendance and completion of all three beginners’ workshops as well as meeting set objectives.

Business in a Box – workshop overview

Three online workshops covering the basics of starting a business. Workshops start on Wednesday 13 November and run for 3 consecutive weeks.

Workshop 1 - Creating a business plan

Wednesday 13 November 6pm – 9pm

  • Understand some of the key elements of a business plan
  • Know how to use a one-page business plan
  • Think about your business in a logical and thorough manner

Workshop 2 - Marketing and social media

Wednesday 20 November 6pm – 9pm

  • To understand the coreprinciples of marketing
  • Identify the different types of social media platforms
  • Decide which social media platform suits your brand

Workshop 3 - Business essentials and financials

Wednesday 27 November 6pm-9pm

  • Have a basic understanding of business finances
  • Use your inner resources to move your business forward
  • Set positive actionable goals

If you’re an A2Dominion customer aged 18 or over and you want some help to put your business ideas into action, fill in our registration of interest form.

Watch this video and see what others have gained from our business skills courses.