Start-Up Support

Giving you the knowledge to get a head start

Got a business in mind or want to explore an idea?

Through Accelerate Ashington, we are delivering a programme of workshops designed to provide you with the skills you need to turn your idea into a business, organisation or social enterprise. The workshops will cover the following areas:

Organisational Set Up

Developing ideas and concepts into a viable business/ social enterprise / community organisation;
Registering as a sole trader / business / social enterprise / community organisation;
Legal, policies, operational procedures and business structures.

Finance and Business Planning

Options available for financing new ventures;
Developing a business plan;
Forecasting cash flow;
Taxation;
Calculating profit margins for new services / products.

Marketing & Sales

Explore marketing options available to new ventures;
Guidance in selecting the most appropriate channels for the target audience;
Obtaining, nurturing and converting leads into sales.

Register your interest

Individuals who meet the below eligibility criteria can access fully-funded workshops delivered by business support experts.

Individuals must;

Be interested in setting up either a business, organisation or social enterprise;
Be interested in setting up that organisation within Ashington.

Future Dates:

All sessions are 9.30-12.30 online

September 2023

Workshop 1 – 8th
Workshop 2 – 15th
Workshop 3 – 29th

October 2023

Workshop 1 – 9th
Workshop 2 – 16th
Workshop 3 – 23rd

November 2023

Workshop 1 – 13th
Workshop 2 – 20th
Workshop 3 – 27th

December 2023

Workshop 1 – 4th
Workshop 2 – 11th
Workshop 3 – 18th

January 2023

Workshop 1 – 15th
Workshop 2 – 22nd
Workshop 3 – 29th

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Workspace Offer

For entrepreneurs who complete all 3 workshops through Accelerate Ashington, we are offering the opportunity to access virtual office space through Advance Northumberland

Advance Northumberland Workspace Virtual Office

Registering address and mailbox at Wansbeck or Ashington Workspace
Two days free access to hot-desking facilities per month subject to terms of agreement.
6 months free, no admin fee, 12-month agreement

This brings the total cost of this offer £180 instead of original £385

Individuals Must;

Be registered as a new enterprise via Companies House
Already have attended all three start-up workshops offered as part of this programme

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