Tuesday 06 October 2026 - From 9:30am

Build A Business is presented at Stockroom by Stockport Libraries as a series of 6 workshops.

Build A Buisness

Setting up your own business? Recently started? Got a brilliant idea? Get the skills and confidence you need to succeed.

Join Wendy Breakell, entrepreneur and named one of the top 50 business advisors in the North West, for this three hour workshop covering the practicalities of starting and growing your business.This workshop covers the essential ‘nuts and bolts’ of starting up and running a successful enterprise, including:

• Business Planning & Business Model Canvas
• Legal structures - self-employed, limited company, etc
• Start-up business models
• Costs, Cashflow, Finance and Tax
• Pricing

Who should attend:

Entrepreneurs, founders and start-ups ready to explore how to finance their business idea and growth.

Why attend:

Gain clarity on funding options, understand what funders look for, and leave with a tailored view of the most suitable route forward.

PLEASE NOTE:

This workshop is part of our Build A Business in GM Libraries programme, funded by Greater Manchester Combined Authorities. To be eligible to attend this workshop you must either:

Own a small business (including sole traders and microbusinesses) OR
You are thinking of starting a business or have a business idea you want to develop.

You or your business also needs to have a postcode within one of the following Greater Manchester authorities:
Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Manchester, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford or Wigan.

Find out more at buildabusinessgm.org

If this is the first time you are attending a Build a Business workshop please complete a registration form before attending. Here is the link Complete Form

If you have any questions please contact Sean via email at sean.martin@stockport.gov.uk

Click here to explore all the upcoming Build A Buisness Sessions at Stockroom.