Are you thinking about setting up a new business? Her Biz Women’s Start-Up programme is returning to support aspiring female entrepreneurs in East Sussex and Kent.

Her Biz is designed specifically to encourage more women to start a business, why not, turn your idea/hobby into a reality with the chance to WIN £500!

This workshop is being held at The Business Terrace, Maidstone House, King Street, Maidstone ME15 6JQ. Parking is available nearby in The Mall.

This programme will help you to:

• Explore and clarify your business idea
• Research your target market and understand your competitors
• Develop your business model and kick-start your business plan
• Help you to understand the numbers, create projections and explore funding options
• Start shaping your marketing strategy incl. online and social media presence
• Set your business goals
• Overview of business types, tax and insurance, accounting software, bank accounts
• Tools to help with taking the next step
• Gain peer support from like-minded people
• The programme also includes a 1-2-1 session with our Start-Up Coach to refine your business plan and discuss your business idea on a deeper level.

Workshop dates/times:

The programme consists of two days, each from 9:30am to 2:30pm

• Day One – Thursday 3rd April –

• Morning – exploring your idea and shape your business plan

• Afternoon – understanding financials and funding options

• Day Two – Friday 4th April

• Morning – marketing, social media and online presence

• Afternoon – practicalities of getting started and the next steps

Closing date for applications is Friday 28th March 2025.

Eligibility:

Identify as female

Living/based in East Sussex / Kent

Open to anyone that’s not yet up and running or has registered as self-employed or a company within the last 12 months.

This popular programme is delivered by Let’s Do Business Group in partnership with NatWest.