Business Planning Essentials for Start-Ups

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026 at 09:45 am to Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 09:45 am UTC+01:00

Bristol Central Library | Bristol

Business & IP Centre Bristol
Publisher/HostBusiness & IP Centre Bristol
Business Planning Essentials for Start-Ups
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Free introductory planning workshop for start-ups: test your idea, build a business model and plan your next steps with confidence.
About this Event

Plan for your business future


Are you considering setting up your own business, or going self employed? Or else new to business and want to check you have a handle on the basics? If so, this introductory business course is for you!


We will cover:

• the pros and cons of setting up in business

• how to check whether your ideas are viable

• where to source funding

• how to develop a business model

• choosing a legal status

• common legal considerations e.g. licences, health and safety, terms and conditions, insurance, data protection and intellectual property




About your trainer


Emma Smith is a SFEDI accredited business adviser who lives in Bristol and has real world experience of being in business. She specialises in supporting start-ups and those in their early years of trading. Since 2007, she has assisted hundreds of people across the city, from all sorts of backgrounds and industries, to start and run their ventures.




Workshops are free for all aspiring entrepreneurs, start ups, and small businesses in the West of England Combined Authority region. All events are funded by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority through the UKSPF.





FAQs



Will there be refreshments?

Tea and instant coffee will be provided in the meeting room. Bristol Central Library has a cafe with a range of other refreshments for purchase.



What is your refund policy?

BIPC Bristol events are free, but places are limited and events can be oversubscribed. If you no longer wish to attend the session, when possible please give two working days’ notice by email or cancel on Eventbrite.



Can I attend if I am not a member of the library?

Any Bristol-based business or person with a business idea is welcome, but we always recommend joining the library as it is free and makes our business databases, books, and e-books easy for you to access.



What are the parking and accessibility provisions at Bristol Central Library?

Please see the Bristol Central Library website for information about visiting the library.

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Bristol Central Library, College Green, Bristol, United Kingdom

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