Marketing and Business Advice Workshops for Businesses in South Derbyshire
Free Business Advice & Marketing Workshops in South Derbyshire
Helping small businesses and startups build strong foundations and stand out online
If you want your business to succeed, you need solid foundations – both in your planning and your marketing. That’s where South Derbyshire District Council’s FREE business support workshops come in.
There are two separate workshops, each offering expert-led guidance to help your business grow.
yWorkshop 1: Business Advice for Startups & Entrepreneurs
Led by local Business Advisor David Richards, this workshop covers the practical essentials of starting your business the right way. Whether you’re still in the planning stage or newly launched, this session will give you the confidence to move forward.
You’ll learn about:
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Registering your business
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Writing a business plan
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Legal structures and responsibilities
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Managing cash flow and understanding tax
David has years of experience supporting South Derbyshire businesses and is here to guide you every step of the way.
Upcoming Business Advice Workshops:
- 23rd of June 2025
- 8th of September 2025
- 26th of January 2026
All sessions are held at Swadlincote Innovation Centre, Bob Wheeler House, George Holmes Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9DF
Workshop 2: Marketing for Beginners – Build Your Brand & Find Your Audience
Hosted by me, your South Derbyshire marketing consultant, this workshop is perfect for pre-startups and small business owners with little or no marketing experience.
In this session, we’ll cover:
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Branding basics and how to stand out
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Social media essentials for small businesses
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How to attract and convert your target audience online
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Creative ideas and marketing tools you can start using straight away
An introduction to using AI to streamline your marketing
This session will give you a simple but effective plan to kick-start your marketing, grow your visibility, and feel more confident promoting your business.
Upcoming Business Advice Workshops:
- 30th of June 2025
- 15th of September 2025
- 2nd February 2026
All sessions are held at Swadlincote Innovation Centre, Bob Wheeler House, George Holmes Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9DF
Who Are These Workshops For?
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Pre-startups, side hustlers, entrepreneurs, new businesses and businesses with the first 12 months of trading.
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Entrepreneurs based in South Derbyshire
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Anyone looking for free but valuable business advice or marketing workshops
How to Book
Both workshops are completely FREE, but places are limited and fill up fast!
📧 Email business@southderbyshire.gov.uk
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Click here to book your space or register your interest.
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Book Your Space
Booking is essential for all Business Advice and Marketing workshops. Get in touch to book your space: