STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS

Service Description

*Starting 18th June* Business Growth & Training Programme 2026 The Cinnamon Leaf “Starting Your Own Business” programme has been created in response to increasing interest from individuals looking to: *start a small business, *create additional income opportunities, *improve confidence, *develop communication skills, *expand networking opportunities, *and become part of a supportive business community. This structured business training and community support programme is designed to provide practical guidance, discussion, networking opportunities and ongoing encouragement for individuals interested in taking the next step towards business development. The programme combines: *live training sessions, *Q&A discussions, *networking opportunities, *social events, *community participation, *and social and digital engagement support. Participants will have the opportunity to: *explore business ideas, *develop confidence, *improve communication and engagement skills, *learn basic business principles, *understand how to structure and launch a business, *build networking connections, *and participate in a supportive and collaborative environment.. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE Week 1 – Identifying Income Ideas Exploring business opportunities, interests, skills and possible income streams. Week 2 – Learning Basic Business Principles Understanding the foundations of starting and developing a business. Week 3 – How To Set Up Your Business Introduction to business structure, organisation and preparation. Week 4 – How To Launch Your Business Understanding promotion, visibility, customer engagement and next steps. WHAT IS INCLUDED Participants will receive: *Four structured 2-hour business training sessions, *live Q&A discussion opportunities, *networking and community participation, *confidence-building support, *communication and engagement discussions, *social and digital growth discussions, *access to community networking events, *social event invitations, *and ongoing community interaction opportunities. WHO THE PROGRAMME IS FOR This programme is suitable for: *individuals interested in starting a business, *people exploring additional income opportunities, *aspiring entrepreneurs, *community members interested in networking, *individuals looking to improve confidence and communication skills, *and anyone interested in becoming part of a positive and supportive business community.