Free Level Two Business Course 01.10.25

Level Two Business Course 

For Aspiring Business Owners Ready to Take the Next Step 

Have you made the decision to start your own business or recently set one up—but need support to get it off the ground? 

You might: 

• Be ready to launch but need help turning your idea into income 

• Have already started but want support to grow, attract customers, and build courage 

• Feel overwhelmed by the practical steps needed to make your business a success 

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Our Level Two Business Course can help you by offering: 

• Space and time to reflect on your business journey so far, helping you build on your strengths, identify gaps, and focus on what matters most for your business success 

• Support from a friendly, experienced team who will listen, challenge your thinking, and help you strengthen your business plan, vision, and courage 

• Opportunities to meet and connect with others who are also developing or running businesses, giving you the chance to share ideas, build your network, and learn from each other 

• Learning and inspiration from people who have successfully grown their own businesses and can offer honest, practical advice to help you move forward 

• Practical tools, resources, and information to help you sharpen your business model, improve your marketing, strengthen your customer relationships, and grow your enterprise sustainably 

• The chance to practise and refine your business pitch, helping you to communicate your ideas clearly, attract interest, and build the courage you need to secure support, partnerships, or funding 

Course Themes: 

Theme 1 – It’s all about you
Begin your journey with structured self-reflection, assessing your motivations, strengths, skills, and knowledge. You’ll explore the rewards and commitments involved in running your own business, evaluating what skills you need to brush up on 

Theme 2 – Finding your why
Explore the importance of having a clear business vision and strong values. You'll also gain insight into identifying potential opportunities and understanding the risks involved in starting a business. 

Theme 3 – Plan, do, review
Learn how to plan effectively for your business. This theme covers key considerations when preparing to launch and highlights the purpose and components of a business plan. You’ll also learn how to find and access helpful resources, advice, and information to support your planning. 

Theme 4 – People do business with people
Understand how to establish meaningful contacts and build positive business relationships. Networking is a vital part of business success, and this theme focuses on how to connect with others to support your growth. 

Theme 5 – Change the world for your Customers
Gain the skills to identify customer needs and effectively market your product or service. You’ll also learn how to raise awareness, attract interest, and begin selling in a way that builds lasting customer relationships. 

Theme 6 – Creating Win/Win Contracts
Discover the importance of negotiation in business and develop your ability to negotiate deals, partnerships, and agreements that benefit your enterprise. 

Theme 7 – Learning by Doing - Build, Test, Pitch
This final theme runs throughout the course and supports you in writing, refining, and presenting your business model. You'll reflect on feedback, make improvements, and develop the confidence to pitch your business to others - an essential step for gaining support or funding. 

This course is fully accredited through SFEDI, the leading Awarding body for enterprise, and is fully funded for *eligible participants from the Northeast combined authority area through the Adult Education Budget. 

*Eligibility is based on income, age and postcode area, when you enquire, we'll ask a couple of questions to establish eligibility. 

WHERE AND WHEN:

Location: PROTO, Abbott's Hill, Baltic Business Quarter, Gateshead NE8 3DF

Time: All sessions run 10:00am - 2:00pm

Dates: 

Session 1 - 1st October

Session 2 - 8th October

Session 3 - 15th October

Session 4 - 22nd October

Session 5 - 29th October

Session 6 - 5th November

Session 7 - 12th November

Session 8 - 19th November

Session 9 - 26th November

Session 10 - 3rd December