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Thinking about starting your own business but not sure if self-employment is the right path for you?

This interactive webinar is designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs explore the realities of running a business and assess whether self-employment aligns with their skills, circumstances and ambitions. Through practical exercises, myth busting activities and guided reflection, participants will gain a clear understanding of what is involved in starting and sustaining a successful business.

Overview

What’s covered?

The session covers:
• Motivations behind starting a business.
• Personal qualities and skills that contribute to success.
• Common misconceptions that often prevent people from taking the first step.
• How to evaluate the viability of a business idea.
• How to identify and understand their target customers.
• How to research competitors.
• Developing a startup action plan.
The workshop also covers essential legal, regulatory and compliance considerations, helping attendees understand their responsibilities before they start trading.
Whether you are simply exploring an idea, testing a concept, or preparing to launch, this workshop will provide practical guidance, realistic insights and actionable next steps to support your start up journey.

Outcome

What outcomes will be achieved?

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
• Understand what is involved in starting and running a business.
• Reflect on the skills and attributes needed to succeed in self-employment.
• Challenge common myths and misconceptions about starting a business.
• Assess whether self-employment is the right option for them.
• Identify the key elements of a viable business idea.
• Recognise important legal, regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Create a prioritised action plan to support their business start-up journey.

Additional Information

Who should attend?

This workshop is suitable for anyone considering self-employment, from those with an initial idea through to individuals preparing to launch their business.

Delivered by Andrew Bunn

Andrew is a Business Adviser and trainer who has spent the last decade helping people turn ideas into successful businesses. Having supported hundreds of entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey, he understands both the excitement and the challenges that come with starting a business.

Known for his practical, down-to-earth approach, Andrew specialises in helping people cut through the overwhelm that often comes with starting a business. Rather than focusing on theory, he encourages entrepreneurs to take realistic, achievable steps that build confidence and momentum.

Through this workshop, Andrew will share real-life examples, lessons learned from supporting hundreds of businesses, and straightforward advice to help you decide whether self-employment is right for you. Whether you're exploring an idea, testing a concept, or ready to take the plunge, you'll leave with greater clarity, practical tools, and a clear plan for your next steps.

This webinar is part of the Start & Sustain programme.

Eligibility

This webinar is open to anyone based in Derbyshire or Nottinghamshire that is thinking of starting a business or has a business less than two years.

This event is available for: Anybody

23rd September 2026

10:00am - 12:00pm

Online

This is a funded event and will be subject to eligibility questions during the checkout process to ensure you match the required criteria.

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*All our business prices are excluding VAT at 20%.

For further information on this event, please contact Emily Gascoyne on 07741904395 or email emily.gascoyne@emc-dnl.co.uk

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