Top 10 Best Entrepreneurship classes, courses, learnings kits and gifts in the UK

Edinburgh-based artist, writer, and creative business mentor Julie Galante will lead you through a series of exercises and discussions that will help you develop some specific, actionable goals that really resonate with you. From there we’ll put together a plan to actually achieve them, including how to get back on track whenever life gets in the way, and how to make plans when the future feels so uncertain. This workshop is for you whether your creative work is your profession or your passion. We’ll address the challenges we face as independent writers, artists, and makers in the real world — where distractions, obstacles, and motivation-zappers abound — and develop a strategy to move forward with the work that matters to us most. This two-hour interactive workshop will be delivered via Zoom. Places will be limited to ensure each participant has the opportunity to receive individual feedback and support. There will also be a free one-hour follow-up session (timing to be announced) where participants can report their progress and fine tune their action plan.

You will learn the essentials tips and techniques to implement for your Brand. It covers wide range of subjects from product designing, range planning, pricing, positioning and marketing strategy. This is one to one workshop only tailored to specific needs of the entrepreneurs. Suitable for Candidates : from art’s background Start-up entrepreneurs who wants to build their business using these creative toold who wants to start their own lifestyle brand wants to get into branding and digital media industry

Do you have an idea for a brand but don’t know where to start? Or perhaps you’ve started and not sure which direction to go from here? This inspirational workshop will cover everything you need to launch and grow a home, stationery or gift brand. From design to delivery & everything else in between! This workshop is for you whether you’re in the ideas stage, you’ve just launched or you’ve had your own brand for years. We cover a broad range of topics that it will be useful regardless of what stage you’re at. On the Day: You’ll start with a section on spotting trends, how to find inspiration and translate it to your products. We’ll talk about the product development process which includes market research and how to go comp shopping. You will then make a mood board tailored specifically to your brand or new product range with Joanne who provided trend guides & product development advice for the 5,000 sellers at notonthehighstreet.com. After a short break we’ll dive straight into sourcing with Elizabeth, a retail buyer & design manager who has worked for Next, Miss Selfridge & George @ Asda kidswear. You’ll learn everything from finding a factory or supplier that is right for your brand, how to build supplier relations when working with small quantities & negotiating costings to improve profitability. You will also be given a script of questions to take away with you that will give structure to your meetings with the factories going forward. Elizabeth will also cover how to get to know your customer and work out what your brand values are. You’ll then enjoy a yummy lunch on us to keep your creative energy going for the day. Catherine will then take you through the steps to make sure your brand makes Money! You’ll learn how to plan your range, price for profit, build a price architecture, budget for success and how to trade your sales. Catherine has experience in managing brands worth over £150 million, will explain it really clearly in a way that everyone can understand. You will walk away feeling focused with a clear action list on what to do in order to take your brand forward in the right direction! What's Included: 3 x industry experts from designing, buying and merchandising A mood board specific to your brand made under the guidance of Joanne, product developer A script to take with you to factory meetings written by Elizabeth, retail buyer A budgeting worksheet prepared by Catherine, senior merchandiser Complimentary lunch & refreshments Networking day with like-minded professionals Workbook with a summary of the tasks completed throughout the day The workshop will be held in a design-led interiors shop to inspire you throughout the day By bringing your 100% and willingness to start or grow your brand, we will give you a day to remember. This is for you if you are ready to take the next step and push yourself to bring your brand to life!

Join me on this unique 90minute taster master class where I will be teaching "how to create your Signature Style and build a formula look for you or your brand attire and its textile touches. Based on my best selling book The Textile Touch www.thetextiletouch.co.uk Sometimes we look and feel amazing and other times, frumpy and ugly... why? Or, you notice someone that is making them stand tall and proud and others shrunk and suppressed. Or, sometimes we almost get it right but the colour drains us, the patterns wrong or the fit just doesn't look right.. This is often because we don't get what suits us or others best. This will all be explained by using and applying the unique, systematic Textile Touch™ programmes' DEFINING process and B.E.S.P.O.K.E™ methodology, that I honed over the last 30 years as an consultant expert and multi-award-winning designer and supplier to Luxury British hospitality, heritage & fashion brands. Clients include: La Petite Salope, English Eccentrics, SohoHouse, The Ivy collection, The Hilton & Royal Palaces I'll be talking (& walking) through how it takes only 7 seconds to make a first impression, and how to get that impact on brand! By the end of the session, you'll know how to dress yourself, and your team to your best assets and stay true to who you are and save you, and your business a fortune on mistakes! Includes a Q&A from the session and where to go from here as well as opportunity to bring a garment that your struggling with looking right to Katies customising clinic advising on how to up-cycle or restyle.

Join me, Kirstie the founder of Ink and Flow for a 4 week course designed to help you find the confidence to go get it and make your calligraphy business dreams come true. I started my business from scratch and have achieved goals I never thought were possible and I want to help you prove yourself wrong too! This course is for you if… You have a calligraphy side hustle and want to take it to the next level You’re feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to begin You’re feeling the fear and lack self confidence You’re not sure who your ideal client is or how to attract them This course isn’t for you if… You’ve never practiced calligraphy before (Head to my beginner course here first!) After the course you will… Feel motivated and excited to put in the work to up level your business Have a clear idea of your key actions going forward Be focused on your own journey and stop comparing yourself to others Course structure The course is broken down into 4 x 1.5 hour live online sessions plus 30 mins of questions and answers at the end of each session. You will also have access to a private Facebook group where you can ask me questions, share your wins and share tips and tricks with each other, supporting each other on your own unique journey. Week 1 - Tuesday 12th April 7-9pm The journey starts write here Introductions Finding your story and using it to guide you Mindset & Beliefs & unlocking your potential Finding your niche and building your brand image Brand values 30 min Q&A Week 2 - Tuesday 26th April 7-9pm Putting yourself out there Target market & how to reach them How to solve your customer needs Social media tips & guidance How to market yourself & your brand 30 min Q&A Week 3 - Tuesday 10th May 7-9pm The time is now Pricing Website & newsletters Marketplaces How to get direct sales & repeat customers 30 min Q&A Week 4 - Monday 23rd May 7-9pm Enjoy the journey Looking at your key actions & goal setting Time management Lessons I have learnt along the way Gratitude and manifesting What’s included? Each session will be recorded and will be sent to you via email for you to watch and refer back to. 50% discount onto any of my online Improver level Calligraphy courses Private Facebook group access Access to a private facebook group with fellow like-minded go getters giving you the opportunity to share your wins, ask questions and connect with each other. 1-2-1 feedback Throughout the course, I will be on hand via the private facebook group (or via email if you don’t have facebook) to answer any questions you may have. There will also be time for a Q&A at the end of each workshop as well as ample opportunity to ask questions during each session. What else do I need? Nothing but a positive mindset free of any judgement of yourself. I would recommend dedicating a notebook for this course to write notes, complete tasks in your own time and to monitor your progress on paper.

The Textile Touch: Define & Design Course (Modules 1-3) This is your chance to create a Signature Style product or clothing collection for your business using my unique trademarked signature style Bespoke Methodology™. You will be guided from my 30 years of expertise in masterfully designing, developing, and delivering unique style collections for some of the most successful and prestigious brands in Great Britain from English Eccentrics, The Ivy Collection to Buckingham Palace through to my company Bespoke Textiles. With micro-groups of like-minded Design Graduates to Entrepreneurs, this monthly course I will take you step by step each week through your journey on defining & designing your unique style collection providing you processes from the luxury brands. Using my book The Textile Touch, weekly progressing, I will be guiding you through your journey on defining and designing your collection! Essential for all committed to designing your own range with direct industry connections and follow on courses to help you further to actually Develop, Produce, Quality control & Deliver your unique style collections to market like a pro!

The Textile Touch: Develop Course (Modules 4-6) Following on from the Textile Touch: Define & Design course these next modules guide you through the development stage of your product or clothing collection. You will be guided from my 30 years of expertise in masterfully designing, developing, and delivering unique style collections for some of the most successful and prestigious brands in Great Britain from English Eccentrics, The Ivy Collection to Buckingham Palace through to my company Bespoke Textiles. Using my book the Textile Touch, I will be giving you the skills and knowledge needed for the next stage of your journey which includes; communicating with factories & manufacturers identifying and avoiding typical traps for the unwary and costly manufacturing mistakes, developing proto-type photos and fittings, wearer test trials, sealed samples, lead time schedules, and much more! With micro-groups of like-minded Design Graduates to Entrepreneurs, start your studies and career with first-hand, hands-on knowledge and experience from an industry expert.

The Textile Touch Production, QC & Delivery Course (Modules 7-10) In this final stage of the Textile Touch course, I will give you the skills and know-how to build robust, ethical, and sustainable supply chains, sourcing reliable producers helping you deliver your brand collection to the retailer or customer! You will be guided from my 30 years of expertise in masterfully Designing, developing, and delivering unique style collections for some of the most successful and prestigious brands in Great Britain from English Eccentrics, The Ivy Collection to Buckingham Palace through my Company Bespoke Textiles. I will be assisting you in choosing and confirming your chosen factory to produce your brand collection. With micro-groups of like-minded Design Graduates to Entrepreneurs and using my book The Textile Touch, I will be guiding you step by step on how to deliver your unique style collections to market like a pro!

Each session will be held via Zoom and will be fun & friendly leaving you inspired and motivated to start your business and create a life you love. I will share everything you need to start and grow your business. How I started with only a few hundred pounds to being stocked in Selfridges. Course structure The course is broken down into 5 workshops. 1.30 hours of learning and 30 minutes of questions and answers at the end of each session. You will have access to a private Facebook group where you can share progress, wins, and questions. You will be supported by Emily and a group of like-minded people. You will receive a lot of additional resources, everything you need to succeed. Saturday 26th March 10-12 Finding your brand Finding your story, making your brand stand out, and finding your unique offering Target market and brand persona Creating the look and feel of your brand Saturday 9th April 10-12 Candle making 101 Using different waxes, wick options Scent creation Preblended essential oil options Testing your candles Suppliers CPL & safety labels Saturday 23rd April 10-12 Route to Market Pricing and product margin Wholesale, marketplaces, and direct sales Marketing - social media, blog post, how to give value to your customers. Newsletters strategy Saturday 7th May 10-12 Operations: Delivery options- royal mail click & drop, couriers Insurance Photography and copy Setting up your storefront Saturday 21st May 10-12 Bonus session: Abundance and CEO mindset Graduation and celebration

In this 90 minute meeting, Tom will run through a company presentation and answer questions! We will be holding this as a ‘hybrid’ event, meaning you can either attend in-person or virtually via Zoom. If you would like to attend in-person, we will be holding this at our MasterPeace Studio in Eccleston Yards and we will have some drinks and nibbles and a general chit chat afterwards for anyone wanting to stay and speak to us further. We will run through a presentation on the day, the meeting will be recorded and sent round to all shareholders post-event, so don’t worry if you can’t make it.