How To Start A Business: The Basics
2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-24 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Whatever your reasons may be for considering being your own boss, we are here to support you and help you decide if this is the right path for you.
We will cover:

Personal finance
Planning – how much do you need to earn?
Researching your market – who your customers are, understanding your competition and what the trends are within your chosen field
Business structure – what are the core business structures? How to decide which is right for you and how to register as a business
Creating your start-up action plan – an outline
Marketing
Pricing
Naming the business
Basic bookkeeping
Forecasting
Financing, banking, insurance, and VAT
Tax

How to find the right funding for your start-up | Lunch and Learn
2026-01-14 12:00 - 12:30
Funding your business can feel like a maze. With so many options available, how do you know which route to take?
In this session, funding specialist Rachel Hayward will demystify the funding landscape for start-ups and small businesses.
You’ll learn the difference between grants and loans, where to find them and how to position your business for success when applying.
Topics covered in this session:

Knowing your options: The key funding routes available to small businesses, including grants and loans
Finding the right fit: How to assess which type of funding best supports your business stage, size and ambitions
Getting application-ready: What funders are looking for and how to prepare a strong, credible application that stands out

The start-up guide to SEIS and EIS
2026-01-15 18:00 - 19:00
Unlock the UK’s SEIS and EIS schemes in this free live webinar led by start-up law expert Michael Buckworth, founder of Buckworths.
Learn how these government-backed schemes help start-ups raise capital while offering investors generous tax relief. Michael explains how SEIS and EIS work, which scheme fits your business, how to secure Advance Assurance, how much you can raise and what investors look for.
You’ll also learn how to structure compliant funding rounds, avoid common pitfalls and what to do after your raise, including issuing certificates and claiming tax relief.

A step-by-step guide to building your business plan
2026-01-22 10:00 - 12:00
New and established businesses will require a business plan for getting a loan, grant or just to consider the direction they wish to go in. This webinar will teach you what you need to include and how. We will walk you through what should be included within a business plan, how a business plan is used to improve your prospects for a loan or a grant, and how you can develop a business plan to meet your needs.
We will:

Provide a structure for a business plan
Review each section of what should be included within the business plan
Explain when and how to use a business plan
Explore the connections (and importance) between the words and the numbers
Look at how to identify and manage cashflow within the business planning process

Start Up Essentials
2026-01-27 11:00 - 12:30
Have you started the new year excited to take your business idea forward but are feeling overwhelmed about where to start and what’s involved?
Join us for an informal interactive session where GrowBiz Enterprise Facilitators, Jenny Lyall and Ang Laurie will provide you with an insight into what self-employment could look like for you, the things you need to consider and how you can go about getting started right now!
Be inspired by Jenny and Ang, both small business owners themselves. They understand the challenges involved in taking the first steps towards turning your business dreams into reality.
The session will include:

Friendly guidance on key considerations
Hearing about existing small business owners and their journey into self-employment
Gaining confidence in your own existing skillset and understand the support available to develop your business toolkit
Interactive discussion about your self-employment idea and deciding your next steps

GrowBiz provides ongoing support throughout your self-employment journey. Begin by joining us in this learning session, assured that we’re here to assist at every stage. You’ll leave this session feeling confident, inspired, and equipped with clear direction for your next steps.

Legal essentials for startups
2026-02-03 11:00 - 12:00
As your start-up grows, clear legal foundations help you scale with confidence and reduce risk. Gaps in contracts, governance, or data protection can slow momentum and make investment more difficult.
Join LegalVision’s free webinar, Legal Essentials for Startups: Contracts, Licences, and Governance, with LegalVision’s Kristine Biason.
Key takeaways:

How to set up contract frameworks that support growth
Protecting your intellectual property and core business rights
Governance and UK GDPR essentials investors expect
