Listed below are all our forthcoming Business Sheffield workshops. You will find our free-to-watch Business Sheffield webinars here.
Workshops, webinars & networking
TechForge Accelerator Workshop 5: Bagging Your First Investment - Raising Funds from Personal Connections, Angels, Banks and the Crowd
In this final session of the TechForge Accelerator for tech startups, we discuss a range of options for raising investment into your business. Whether you need £5,000 or £500,000, many founders find that they just cannot move forward without some external investment. Thankfully, there are several options out there including Debt (borrowing), Equity (sale of shares in the business) and Crowdfunding (from the general public). This session gives you a tour of these options and helps you understand which are for you. We look at more detail on equity investment too and cover some of the things you will need to know, to pull off your first deal.
Social Media 101: Master the Basics!
This interactive workshop equips you with the knowledge and tactics you need to grow your brand, reach new customers, and boost sales with social media marketing. It’s specifically designed for business owners who feel overwhelmed by social media or haven't yet found their stride with it.
Meet the Local Experts: Insider Tips from Successful Entrepreneurs
Join us for an exciting and informal Q&A session where Sheffield’s business community can learn from leaders across all sectors. Whether you're in tech, retail, services, or manufacturing, this event will provide invaluable insights from top local entrepreneurs who have successfully built and grown their businesses in Sheffield. Whether you're a startup founder, small business owner, or aspiring entrepreneur, you'll leave inspired with actionable tips to help you avoid common pitfalls and drive your business forward.
Workshop 1 : Empowerment Through Wellbeing: Strategies for Women in Business
Calling all female entrepreneurs! Take your business to new heights with our exclusive workshop designed just for you. It’s time to rethink and discover the undeniable link between personal wellness and professional achievement. Meet Farah, a Sheffield based Clinical Solution Focused Hypnotherapist and Wellness Practitioner and the powerhouse behind Interlude Hypnotherapy, as she equips you with essential wellbeing strategies.
Using your pension to purchase property: A Practical guide to SIPPs and SSA
Ever wanted to learn more about the possibilities of investing in property using your pension? During this seminar you will learn: The opportunities in Sheffield for commercial property investing / occupancy, the differences between SIPPs and SSASs, hear from a local business owner the details of their journey of purchasing premises in Sheffield to trade from with their pension, the legal considerations in embarking on this journey, insights from one of the country’s most recommended SIPP and SSAS provider.
Mastering Paid Social Media Ads
Once you've mastered the art of organic social media marketing, you might be curious to learn how paid ads could make a difference. Is your organic social media content getting lost in the noise? Ready to ditch the "boost post" blues? Scared of wasting money on social media ads that go nowhere? In this interactive workshop and live demo, you'll discover how paid social media campaigns (paid ads for short) can broaden your reach, increase engagement, and improve sales performance.
Beginner's Guide to Marketing
Get a host of tips and techniques on a variety of different ways to market your business, from email campaigns and websites, to cold calling, PR and more. Covering the do’s and don’ts of creating impactful marketing material, this session also aims to help you develop your key messages and routes to market with practical guided exercises.
Workshop 2: Unleash Your Entrepreneurial Potential Mindset Mastery for Women
Discover how to break through psychological barriers hindering your success with Farah, Sheffield based Clinical Solution Focused Hypnotherapist and Wellness Practitioner and founder of Interlude Hypnotherapy. · Gain Clarity: Clarify your vision and propel your business forward. · Empower Yourself: Break free from the negative mindset and reclaim your power. · Conquer Fear: Embrace failure as a learning opportunity and step out of your comfort zone. · Embrace Success: Shift your perspective and welcome abundance into your life. · Boost Confidence: Banish self-doubt and step into your brilliance with unwavering self-belief.
Net Zero for your Business: Myths and Realities (virtual session)
You’ll learn how to define net zero, zero carbon, carbon neutrality (and others); business drivers for carbon management, this includes the various reasons why businesses are managing carbon emissions – and benefits of doing so. At the end of the workshop, you should have a practical carbon management plan for your business.
Accountancy 121
Whether you need advice on record-keeping, business structure, year-end accounts or tax issues, you'll get up to 45 minutes of FREE support and guidance in a virtual one-to-one session with experienced Accountant and Tax advisor, Adrian Dunkley of MGRW Accountants.