Listed below are all our forthcoming Business Sheffield workshops. You will find our free-to-watch Business Sheffield webinars here.
Workshops, webinars & networking
Legal 1-2-1
Do you have legal questions around contracts, leases, partnership agreements and more? Not quite sure what documentation you need in place for your business? Speak to a professional and get the advice you need, in a FREE 45 minute virtual 1-2-1 consultation with a representative from leading law firm, Wake Smith
TechForge Accelerator Workshop 3: 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). 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.
Power Hour - How much cash will I need to start my business?
This session will cover start-up costs - what to consider when calculating your initial costs and operational expenditure, and the importance of carefully managing your cashflow.
Maximising Your Website (online)
A successful website is the cornerstone to a lot of businesses’ online presence. This workshop looks at UX, site structure/navigation, understanding searcher intent, basic onsite SEO, creating content that counts, and also touches on Google Search Console and Analytics
Accountancy 1-2-1
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.
TechForge Accelerator Workshop 4: 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.
Power Hour - How do I attract customers?
In this session we’ll talk about the different ways you can attract customers whether that be online or location based. We’ll cover the basics of traditional and digital marketing and discuss what might work best for your business.
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.
Power Hour 5 - How to keep your customers
Following on from our popular ‘Attracting Customers’ Power Hour session, this fun filled hour looks at proven strategies for keeping customers loyal to your business, saving you money on constantly chasing new ones! You’ll learn simple & easily applied techniques that will keep your customers happy, guaranteeing even more success for your business.
Power Hour - Business Plan Made Simple (virtual session)
This session will help you map out your core objectives, understand what your business needs to operate, assess your market and explore financial projections. By the end of the session, you’ll have a clearer framework to guide your business growth and a stronger foundation for securing funding.
