Rocket Launch Your Business Project (2) – November

November – December 2020

The Rocket Launch Your Business Project – Round 2 is part of the Community Leadership Programme funded by RBKC.

Participants have to fulfil the requirements below:

1. RBKC residents who have recently started or are yet to start up their own business or Community Interest Company (CIC)*
2. They were not part of the Rocket Launch Your Business Project in 2019.

*We may accept up to 5 existing businesses each time based on their current situation on how they need to develop and improve. Businesses will need to complete a form before being accepted by our Team.

PBC will organise 5 courses between June 2020 and March 2021 that RBKC residents can register for and attend in full. Participants will be able to improve their business, presentation, digital, and financial skills as well as build their confidence to start their own business. Experienced lecturers / professionals will cover a range of topics, including how to create a website, social media marketing, branding, and pricing.

Each participant will also be able to access one-to-one online appointments with a qualified business advisor to further develop their idea, as well as attend Q&A sessions.

Monday 23^rd November

• 9:30am – 10:00am: Get-to-know-each-other meeting (1/2 hour)
• 10:00am – 12:00pm: Create your own effective brand story about your business. Tips for your brand story and crisis management (Carole Pyke)

Tuesday 24^th November

• 10:00am – 12:00pm: What is branding and how to choose the best for your business (logo, tagline, colours) (Carole Pyke)
• 2:00pm – 3:00pm How to cost and price your service or product, understand cash-flow (Laurie Bernard)
• 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Payment systems & the most popular online payment platforms (Zeeshan Masood)

Wednesday 25^th November

• 10:00am – 12:00pm: Ways to make your business visible and get potential clients (this could include free online tools like Mailchimp, Eventbrite, Google My Business, Survey Monkey) (Julian Holden)
• 2:00pm – 4:00pm: The power of social media and which is the best channel for your type of business (Julian Holden)

Monday 30^th November

• 10:00am – 12:00pm: How to create a WordPress website and link it with your social media channels (Julian Holden)
• 2:00pm – 4:00pm: How to create a WordPress website and link it with your social media channels (Julian Holden)

Wednesday 2^nd December

• 10:00am – 12:00pm: How to create a WordPress website and link it with your social media channels (Julian Holden)
• 2:00pm – 4:00pm: Tips to make your website rank on the first page of Google (SEO) (Mike Loomey)

Thursday 3^rd December

• 10:00am – 12:00pm: How to create an effective presentation – presenting your business idea to potential sponsors or investors (Carole Pyke)
• 12:00pm – 12:30pm: Networking meeting (½ hour)

PLEASE NOTE: The course will be delivered online via ZOOM (2-hour sessions, 6 mornings and afternoons over 2 weeks) with a short break every 50 minutes.  The majority of sessions will be delivered as ‘webinars’ which means neither your image nor your name will be visible to other attendees; this will enable us to record the sessions, so if you miss one you can catch-up at a more convenient time (using a link that we will forward to you via email). 

To join the course you will need access to the Internet, a tablet, computer or a smartphone. You will get a chance to meet other participants at our ‘get-to-know-each-other’ networking sessions, please note these will not be recorded.  If you are new to using ZOOM and want some support, please let us know and we will arrange a session to help you navigate the platform.

If you would like to discuss the programme before you register, please contact Marianna at marianna@pbc.co.uk.

To register please complete the online registration form by clicking the button below:

This Course is fully booked. You can register for the next one that is coming up in January 2021 here.

Due to demand, places will be offered on a strictly first-come first-served basis.  Whilst we do our best to accommodate all interested residents, a response from you does not guarantee that a place is confirmed.