The popular Her Biz start-up programme returns via Zoom in January 2026!
Are you thinking about setting up a new business? Her Biz, the FREE ‘virtual’ Women’s Start-Up programme, is returning to support aspiring female entrepreneurs in East Sussex and Kent.
This inspiring programme has been specifically created to help encourage women to set up a new business. From refining your business idea to marketing and managing your finances, we can help you prepare to successfully start your business.
Workshop dates/times:
The programme consists of 3 x 3-hour sessions, each from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.
- Thursday 22nd January - Exploring your idea and shaping your business plan
- Thursday 29th January - Understanding financials and funding options
- Thursday 5th February - Marketing, social media & online presence and Practicalities of getting started
Closing date for applications is Monday 19th January.
The 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, and 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 or discuss your business on a deeper level.
These sessions will be taking place via Zoom. You can access Zoom easily from your desktop computer, laptop, tablet or mobile phone.
Eligibility:
Identify as female
Living/based in East Sussex/Kent
Open to anyone who’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.