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15 Nov 2024 / 9:30 am - 1:00 pm

Virtual Workshop: Start-up support within St Helens

Online

Free

Look to register your interest in this online workshop focusing on supporting individuals based in St Helens to take the leap and kick-start your business!

Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or already have a business in the works, this masterclass is designed to provide you with valuable insights and resources to help you succeed. Join us for expert advice, an interactive workshop, and networking opportunities – all from the comfort of your own home. Don’t miss out on this unique chance and register your interest to boost your start-up journey! Once registered, the team will be in touch to confirm your place.

Our virtual workshop covers topics; Mindset & Resilience – what makes a successful entrepreneur; Marketing & Planning; Finance, Raising & Growing Funds; Networking and connections; and is ran by expert delivers Elaine Simons and Jed Hassid:

Elaine formed EJS Marketing in 1992, having held a number of senior business development and marketing posts including The British Airports Authority (BAA) and GKN. Elaine provides coaching and consultancy across a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, professional services (legal and recruitment) the creative industries, retail, and hospitality. In addition to the consultancy, she delivers business development and marketing workshops from new start-ups to well established high growth businesses.

Elaine works within the University Sector supporting graduate entrepreneurs develop their ideas through pre-start training workshops. Elaine is also a Princes Trust Mentor a voluntary post she has held for over ten years.

Jed is a business growth expert, experienced in working with board level decision makers to define and implement key business strategies and so drive shareholder value. His main areas of expertise include strategic and business planning, strategic marketing and business performance improvement.

In support of his consulting and coaching work, Jed regularly designs and delivers practical workshops aimed at helping business leaders, managers and startup entrepreneurs learn and implement new skills and techniques as well as challenge existing ways of doing business.

St Helens Business Support & Start-up Service is delivered by The Growth Company, an award-winning social enterprise, on behalf of St Helens Borough Council. ​Support is funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund via Liverpool City region. To note: this programme is specifcally designed to support start-ups within the St Helens borough.

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