Listed below are all our forthcoming Business Sheffield workshops. You will find our free-to-watch Business Sheffield webinars here.
Workshops, webinars & networking
Sustainable Recruitment for SMEs – Feel Confident You’re Hiring the Right People
Are you struggling to recruit in your business? Are you a Sheffield based SME? You may have a specific role you’ve been unable to fill or just feel generally that your recruitment process isn’t fit for purpose as you’ve grown your organisation! Business Sheffield is delivering a 3-hour workshop entitled ‘Sustainable Recruitment for SMEs’ run by, Sam Sargent, founder of Oliver King Consulting. Sam started her career as an in-house recruiter 25 years ago and now works with Sheffield SMEs to help them recruit sustainably. If you’re a Sheffield based SME that is struggling to recruit, then book a place on our workshop and come armed with your recruitment challenge! During the workshop, you will work through a number of recruitment challenges, giving you actionable insights to take away and implement in your business.
Top Tips for Starting Up (Workshop 1 - Online)
Considering starting a business? Have no clue where to start? Join our specialist Start Up Business Advisors as they take you through the basics, to help get you going.
Social Media 101: Master the Basics!
Ready to unlock the power of social media for your business, even if you're a total beginner? This interactive workshop equips you with the essential skills and confidence to grow your brand, reach new customers, and boost sales. This interactive workshop is designed specifically for business owners who are new to the world of social media marketing
Beginners Website Design for Start-ups Part 2
Considering a website for your business but don’t know where to start? Running over 2 sessions this course will cover the factors to consider when building a website and a practical introduction to the pros and cons of tools available to you should you choose to build a website yourself.
Business Sheffield Networking Event
Join us at The Great Escape Game Sheffield for an evening of networking, collaboration, and fun. Connect with fellow business professionals, exchange ideas, and build valuable relationships. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your network and grow your business.
Unlocking the Power of Social Media
Social media isn't just about likes and comments, it's about building brand awareness, creating a community around your brand, and reaching new customers. This engaging workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools to craft a winning social media strategy for your business.
Power Hour 1 - How much cash will I need to start my business?
Business Sheffield are thrilled to announce a brand new series of 7 Business Start-up Power Hour workshops! In these FREE hour long in-person sessions you will be given the opportunity to ask questions and really learn about the main aspects and tools you will need to start up your business. You can book into one or more workshops in the series, depending on your needs.
Basic Bookkeeping and Cloud Accounting for Small Businesses
Designed especially for new starts and young businesses, this session will take you through the basics behind bookkeeping and keeping accounts.
Business Planning & Marketing (Workshop 2 - Online)
Following on from the Top Tips for Starting Up workshop, this session focuses on planning your business idea, understanding your business and personal visions, marketing your business, and understanding your competitors. Culminating in the development and completion of your own business plan.
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.
Power Hour 2 - where should I trade from?
Business Sheffield are thrilled to announce a brand new series of 7 Business Start-up Power Hour workshops! In these FREE hour long in-person sessions you will be given the opportunity to ask questions and really learn about the main aspects and tools you will need to start up your business. You can book into one or more workshops in the series, depending on your needs.
Power Hour 3 - Registering my Business
Business Sheffield are thrilled to announce a brand new series of 7 Business Start-up Power Hour workshops! In these FREE hour long in-person sessions you will be given the opportunity to ask questions and really learn about the main aspects and tools you will need to start up your business. You can book into one or more workshops in the series, depending on your needs.
Financial Planning (Workshop 3 - Online)
Following on from the Top Tips and Business Planning & Marketing workshops. This session looks at what it means to be self-employed, covering business structure and registration, start up plans, cashflow, taxation, HMRC obligations, and forecasting. Culminating in development and completion of your own sales and cashflow forecast.
Power Hour 4 - Do you have the skills & qualities to run your own business?
Business Sheffield are thrilled to announce a brand new series of 7 Business Start-up Power Hour workshops! In these FREE hour long in-person sessions you will be given the opportunity to ask questions and really learn about the main aspects and tools you will need to start up your business. You can book into one or more workshops in the series, depending on your needs.
Power Hour 5 - How to keep your customers
Business Sheffield are thrilled to announce a brand new series of 7 Business Start-up Power Hour workshops! In these FREE hour long in-person sessions you will be given the opportunity to ask questions and really learn about the main aspects and tools you will need to start up your business. You can book into one or more workshops in the series, depending on your needs.
Top Tips for Starting Up (Workshop 1 - Online)
Considering starting a business? Have no clue where to start? Join our specialist Start Up Business Advisors as they take you through the basics, to help get you going.
Power Hour 6 - How do I attract customers?
Business Sheffield are thrilled to announce a brand new series of 7 Business Start-up Power Hour workshops! In these FREE hour long in-person sessions you will be given the opportunity to ask questions and really learn about the main aspects and tools you will need to start up your business. You can book into one or more workshops in the series, depending on your needs.
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.
Power Hour 7 - Employing staff for the first time
Business Sheffield are thrilled to announce a brand new series of 7 Business Start-up Power Hour workshops! In these FREE hour long in-person sessions you will be given the opportunity to ask questions and really learn about the main aspects and tools you will need to start up your business. You can book into one or more workshops in the series, depending on your needs.
Business Planning & Marketing (Workshop 2 - Online)
Following on from the Top Tips for Starting Up workshop, this session focuses on planning your business idea, understanding your business and personal visions, marketing your business, and understanding your competitors. Culminating in the development and completion of your own business plan.
From Side Hustle to Startup - The Journey Ahead for Tech Founders
The first workshop in this series gives you an overview of the ‘journey ahead’. As well as the providing you with a tried and tested routemap, the session is full of practical advice and tips on some of the steps you will need to take, and pitfalls to avoid, in order to create a strong foundation for your software-based startup.
Financial Planning
Following on from the Top Tips and Business Planning & Marketing workshops. This session looks at what it means to be self-employed, covering business structure and registration, start up plans, cashflow, taxation, HMRC obligations, and forecasting. Culminating in development and completion of your own sales and cashflow forecast.
Free Money & Support - Grants, Accelerators and Other Opportunities for Tech Startups
The second session of our Accelerator for tech startups is an introduction to the many forms of support, both financial and non-financial, that can help enormously as you grow your business. We explain the benefits of Accelerators and Incubators, Mentoring and Networking and how to make the most of these, as well as offering a quick tour of various Grants that you might be eligible for.
How to Generate Income - Monetisation & Pricing Strategies for Tech Startups
The third session in our Accelerator for tech startups looks at a variety of methods for generating income (so-called Monetisation). One of the most exciting aspects of software-based businesses is the innovative approaches they use to bring money in. Whether you are planning to charge fees or subscriptions or are exploring some of the more unusual routes such as ad revenue or digital currencies, there may be options you haven’t spotted before. Join this session not just to learn about some interesting alternatives, but also to delve into detail on pricing models and levels for your products and services.
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.
Building Your First Version (aka MVP): Tips and Tricks for Getting it Right!
The penultimate session of our Accelerator for tech startups covers the all-important step of building your first (software) prototype, sometimes known as an Minimum Viable Product or MVP. In this session, we cover why an MVP is such a critical stage and how you can get it right. We go on to help you work out what should be in an MVP and what should not, appraise several different routes for achieving an MVP and give tips on how to manage the project.
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.