Listed below are all our forthcoming Business Sheffield workshops. You will find our free-to-watch Business Sheffield webinars here

Workshops, webinars & networking

Considering a website for your business - Part 2. Creating the Website

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.

28 Mar 2024 10:00 - 13:00

Maximising Your Website

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

08 Apr 2024 10:00 - 13:00

Top Tips for Starting Up (WS1)

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.

09 Apr 2024 18:00 - 20:00

Business Planning & Marketing (WS2)

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.

16 Apr 2024 10:00 - 12:00

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.

16 Apr 2024 10:00 - 13:00

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, Shakespeare Martineau

18 Apr 2024 13:00 - 17:00

Power Hour 1 - How much cash will I need to start my business?

Business Sheffield are thrilled to announce a brand new series of 5 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.

18 Apr 2024 10:30 - 11:30

Creating a brand

Takes you on a journey to understand your target market and position your brand correctly. Then through a series of guided exercises, we’ll help you work through all the components of your brand, so you can develop a cohesive, powerful brand that really connects with your audience.

24 Apr 2024 10:00 - 13:00

Power Hour 2 - where should I trade from?

Business Sheffield are thrilled to announce a brand new series of 5 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.

25 Apr 2024 10:30 - 11:30

Financial Planning (WS3)

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.

30 Apr 2024 10:00 - 12:00

Power Hour 3 - Registering my Business

Business Sheffield are thrilled to announce a brand new series of 5 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.

02 May 2024 10:30 - 11:30

Power Hour 4 - How do I attract customers?

Business Sheffield are thrilled to announce a brand new series of 5 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.

09 May 2024 10:30 - 11:30

Beginner's Guide to Marketing

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.

15 May 2024 10:00 - 13:00

Power Hour 5 - Employing staff for the first time

Business Sheffield are thrilled to announce a brand new series of 5 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.

16 May 2024 10:30 - 11:30

Creating a marketing plan

There are many advantages to having a robust marketing plan, yet too few businesses actually have a sensible, workable plan This session uses a series of guided exercises to take you through your goals, strategies, tactics and more, to enable you to focus your activity and create an effective marketing plan that will allow you to reach your business goals.

20 May 2024 10:00 - 13:00

Top Tips for Starting Up (WS1)

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.

04 Jun 2024 10:00 - 12:00

Business Planning & Marketing (WS2)

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.

11 Jun 2024 10:00 - 12:00

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, Shakespeare Martineau

14 Jun 2024 09:00 - 13:00

How to sell a service (or large ticket item)

There’s a saying in sales; Don’t sell me something, solve me something’ and this workshop looks at how to do just that using a consultative sale. This workshop tutors you through a B2B meeting with a prospect, from pre-meeting preparation through to closing, whilst staying in control of the whole sales process. Ideal for anyone who has to sell their ideas/goods/services to other businesses or individuals direct.

17 Jun 2024 10:00 - 13:00

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.

25 Jun 2024 10:00 - 12:00
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