Essex Business Accelerator

A series of eight online sessions that supports those entrepreneurs and businesses facing challenging circumstances. The programme helps bridge the gap between ‘what is’ and ‘what could be’ by providing foundational business development and innovation skills. A social learning event that will develop your skills and empower your business.

WHAT’S COVERED?

• Session 1 – An introduction to the programme – entrepreneurial networks and pitching in general
• Session 2 – Discovering your drivers – value-led business development
• Session 3 – Tools for innovation – using the Business Model Canvas and engaging with business model innovation
• Session 4 – Understanding what makes your customers tick – product-market fit and business model fit
• Session 5 – Build a marketing strategy and develop your brand. Empower the language of the business.
• Session 6 – Financial metrics that matter. Cost drivers to revenue streams – exploring the key performance indicators that inform and steer the business
• Session 7 – Covering the soft skills around presenting and public speaking as well as tools for PowerPoint and creating a solid pitch deck: the role that leadership plays
• Session 8 – Pitch to impress – a chance to deliver a powerful pitch to an expert panel and showcase the credentials of the business

WHO IS IT FOR?

Open to all businesses registered in Essex but predominantly aimed at early-stage entrepreneurs (under three years old) who seek growth and what to bring in new opportunities

We’ve helped thousands of new businesses get started. Don’t just start out, start up!

This course takes place online via Zoom on Tuesday’s, 9.30 AM – 12:00 PM

• 8 February
• 15 February
• 22 February
• 1 March
• 8 March
• 15 March
• 22 March
• 29 March

If you would like any further information or have any questions, please contact us on 01206 548833 or email enquiries@colbea.co.uk