Start Strong: Start-up and Finance Essentials – Hartlepool
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“Thinking about starting a business, or sitting on an idea you’re ready to turn into something real?
Start Strong: Start-up and Finance Essentials is a practical, full-day workshop designed to give you the confidence, clarity, and know-how to take your next step into self-employment or business ownership.
Whether you’re at the idea stage, preparing to launch, or have just started trading, this interactive session focuses on the essentials you really need – without jargon or overwhelm.
You’ll gain clear, straightforward guidance on:
- How to set up and structure your business
- Creating a practical, workable business plan
- Legal requirements, licences, and key logistics
- Pricing confidently and understanding your value
- Simple, accessible financial forecasting
- Funding options available to you, including loans, grants and investment routes”

