Launchpad Doncaster

29/09/2023

Our next free Launchpad Business Start Up Workshop is over 3 half day mornings on Monday 9th October - Wednesday 11th October. Presented via Microsoft Teams
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM BST each day.

If you are looking to start your own business or have recently started trading then this workshop will give you all the essential information you need to start up successfully. This includes business planning, marketing, funding, pricing, bookkeeping and much more. You will have the opportunity to ask as many questions as you like!

This is a free workshop and is open to anyone who lives in Doncaster or the wider South Yorkshire area.

To book your place please email [email protected]

13/09/2023

🎉🎥🍿EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!! 🍿🎥🎉

COSY CINEMA proudly presents Ken Loach’s acclaimed British drama film KES.

Please join us on Sunday 24th September 5pm - 7pm.

We are delighted to announce our special guest, local author Ronnie Steele who will be sharing his fascinating short stories about Barry Hines & Brian Glover. Both books will be available to purchase on the night.

A tormented working class boy Billy Casper who is subject to abuse at school and at home.
The son of single mother, Billy’s existence is mostly bleak until he takes up an interest in falconry.

The film adaptation is taken from local author Barry Hines best known novel ‘A Kestrel for a Knave’ which he helped adapt for the 1969 film KES.

Doors open at 5pm; tickets for the evening are £3.00 on the door.
We hope to see you there!

13/09/2023

11/09/2023

EXCITING NEWS!🤩

The Doncaster Recruitment Showcase is returning THIS month. If you are looking for a new career or your next career then come and take a look.

Keep checking our page for updates on the fantastic businesses that will be showcasing their current and upcoming opportunities.

31/08/2023

Launchpad Business Start Up Workshop 3 days starting Wednesday September 6th 2023- Friday 8th September Presented via Teams
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM BST

Please note this workshop is for businesses who have been trading in, or people who are looking to start a business in the Sheffield City Region and is delivered under the Launchpad Contract.

Are you looking to start your own business or have recently started trading and need support?
Having attended this 3 day workshop you will understand:

What each element of a business plan requires
Business status, set up and legal issues
How to identify your client base
What defines good customer care
Simple book-keeping and tax information
Sales analysis and cash flow forecasting
The reasons behind good business record keeping.

to book please email [email protected]

21/08/2023

Don't forget that if you live in Mexborough and are thinking about starting your own business please come to the Mexborough Community Library between 10am and 11.30am on Tuesday 22nd August. Craig Atkin from Doncaster Council's Business Start Up Team will be giving advice and discussing the free support available on the Launchpad Programme.

No need to book, just drop in!

31/07/2023

If you live in the Intake or Wheatley area and are thinking about starting your own business please come to the Intake Community Library between 10am and 11.30am on Thursday 3rd August. Craig Atkin from Doncaster Council's Business Start Up Team will be giving advice and discussing the free support available on the Launchpad Programme.

No need to book, just drop in!

31/07/2023

Business workshops

Next week we're hosting five different workshops throughout South Yorkshire. These workshops mark the final ones taking place under the current Launchpad programme. Here's what's happening next week:

Monday: Create with Canva (Online)
Tuesday: Business startup workshops (three half days, via teams)
Tuesday: Financial PLanning (Online)
Wednesday: Legal 1-2-1 appointments
Thursday: Accountancy 1-2-1 appointments

To sign up for any of these free-to-attend workshops, visit our website: https://scrlaunchpad.co.uk/events/

27/07/2023

27/07/2023

19/07/2023

Have you launched a business in in the last twelve months? You're not alone! Since the beginning of 2022, 7,705 new businesses have opened their doors, according to the latest data published by the Office for National Statistics.