Many of us will have considered the idea of running our own business, turning a hobby into a cash generator or a side hustle into a full-time career. Having the freedom of being your own boss and the master of your own destiny is an attractive proposition.
The start of a new year feels like the perfect time to take the leap and turn your business dreams into reality. However, sitting down at the laptop to work on a business plan can be a daunting experience, with all of the things to learn, hard work, and challenges that lie ahead.
Luckily, for those in this position Cumbria Business Growth Hub is on hand with a comprehensive business support package designed to guide entrepreneurs through the dos and don’ts of being a business owner and set them on a course for growth and success in 2024.
Highlighted support on offer includes…
- Business Model Canvas Session: Entrepreneurs will engage in an in-depth workshop aimed at developing and refining their business model, providing a strategic framework crucial for business planning.
- Business Planning Session: Participants will have the opportunity to craft a detailed and effective business plan, essential for laying the groundwork for a successful business venture.
- Start-up courses: Our business start-up courses cover everything new business owners need to know to get started, from honing your idea to staying legal, managing finances and marketing.
- Specialised programs: Tailored programs focusing on diverse disciplines such as running an online business, starting a side hustle, and starting an artisan/craft production business, providing niche-specific strategies and insights.
- 1-2-1 business advice: Entrepreneurs will also benefit from personalised 1-2-1 business adviser support, offering tailored guidance from experienced professionals.
- Entrepreneurs who start trading following support provided by the Growth Hub in the Westmorland and Furness council area will have access to a small grant to facilitate their business growth.
In addition, the Growth Hub will also be hosting drop-in sessions, providing an opportunity to explore and discover the range of support available.
Anyone interested in taking up one or more of the support programmes on offer should at first email: info@cumbriagrowthhub.co.uk
Head of Business Support, Lesley Robinson: “There’s a real sense of excitement here at the Growth Hub ahead of the new and interesting business support programmes we’re going to be running this year. We can’t wait to get stuck into helping entrepreneurs make their plans a reality! Anyone thinking of starting a business or going self employed should immediately get in touch. With so much on offer we’re guaranteed to be able to support your requirements.”