Listed below are all our forthcoming Business Sheffield workshops. You will find our free-to-watch Business Sheffield webinars here.
Workshops, webinars & networking
Beginner's Guide to Marketing
Get a host of tips and techniques on a variety of different ways to market your business, from email campaigns and websites, to cold calling, PR and more. Covering the do’s and don’ts of creating impactful marketing material, this session also aims to help you develop your key messages and routes to market with practical guided exercises.
Accountancy 121
Whether you need advice on record-keeping, business structure, year-end accounts or tax issues, you'll get up to 45 minutes of FREE support and guidance in a virtual one-to-one session with experienced Accountant and Tax advisor, Adrian Dunkley of MGRW Accountants.
Basic Bookkeeping and Cloud Accounting for Small Businesses ( virtual)
Designed especially for new starts and young businesses, this session will take you through the basics behind bookkeeping and keeping accounts.
Financial Planning (Workshop 3) - Virtual session
Following on from the Top Tips and Business Planning & Marketing workshops. This session looks at what it means to be self-employed, covering business structure and registration, start up plans, cashflow, taxation, HMRC obligations, and forecasting. Culminating in development and completion of your own sales and cashflow forecast.
Workshop 1 : Empowerment Through Wellbeing: Strategies for Women in Business
Calling all female entrepreneurs! Take your business to new heights with our exclusive workshop designed just for you. It’s time to rethink and discover the undeniable link between personal wellness and professional achievement.
Creating a Marketing Plan
We’ll walk you through the entire process of crafting a strong marketing plan. Using a series of guided, hands-on exercises, we’ll explore your business goals, define your strategies, identify the most effective tactics, and much more. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a laser-focused plan in place, ready to direct your marketing activities with precision.
Net Zero for your Business: Myths and Realities (virtual session)
You’ll learn how to define net zero, zero carbon, carbon neutrality (and others); business drivers for carbon management, this includes the various reasons why businesses are managing carbon emissions – and benefits of doing so. At the end of the workshop, you should have a practical carbon management plan for your business.
LinkedIn Masterclass for Business Owners (virtual session)
Join us for an interactive session designed for business owners and professionals looking to get started on LinkedIn or revitalise their existing LinkedIn presence. In this workshop, we'll focus on expanding your professional network, enhancing your LinkedIn profile, publishing great content, and building meaningful relationships within your LinkedIn community.
Creating a Brand for your business
Join us for this dynamic workshop where you’ll learn how to craft a unique and memorable brand that truly represents your business. We will take you on a journey to understand your target market and position your brand correctly. We will do this through a series of guided exercises that will help you work through all the components of your brand, so you can develop a cohesive, powerful brand that really connects with your audience.
Top Tips for Starting Up (Workshop 1 - Online)
Considering starting a business? Have no clue where to start? Join our specialist Start Up Business Advisors as they take you through the basics, to help get you going.
How to sell to another business
There’s a saying in sales; Don’t sell me something, solve me something’ and this workshop looks at how to do just that using a consultative sale. This workshop tutors you through a B2B meeting with a prospect, from pre-meeting preparation through to closing, whilst staying in control of the whole sales process. Ideal for anyone who has to sell their ideas/goods/services to other businesses or individuals direct.
Define Your Key Numbers – The Metrics That Matter for 2025
Your numbers tell the real story of your business. In this workshop, we’ll dive into the 12 key numbers every business should track, from revenue and customer acquisition costs to employee productivity and cash flow. By understanding these numbers, you’ll know how to measure success and make smarter decisions.
Mastering Pay-Per-Click Advertising: A Practical Workshop for Business Growth
Calling all business owners and marketing enthusiasts! Are you ready to unlock the power of Pay-Per-Click (PPC) advertising to supercharge your business growth? Join us for an engaging, hands-on workshop that will demystify PPC and equip you with the skills to understand its potential.
Create with Canva (Live Demo)
Canva, known as the “design tool for non-designers,” has become the go-to platform for anyone looking to create visual content without complex and costly design software. This interactive workshop will guide you through the tools and functions needed to create both digital marketing content and designs for print. In this live demo session, you'll learn from a marketing expert and self-proclaimed Canva enthusiast. No prior design experience is required.
Harnessing AI for Business Success: Introductory Workshop for Entrepreneurs
Attention business owners and entrepreneurs! Are you ready to unlock the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to revolutionise your business? Join us for an eye-opening introductory workshop that will demystify AI and show you how to leverage its power for enhanced productivity and innovation.
Social Media 101: Master the Basics!
This interactive workshop equips you with the knowledge and tactics you need to grow your brand, reach new customers, and boost sales with social media marketing. It’s specifically designed for business owners who feel overwhelmed by social media or haven't yet found their stride with it.
Maximising Your Website (Virtual session)
A successful website is the cornerstone to a lot of businesses’ online presence. This workshop looks at UX, site structure/navigation, understanding searcher intent, basic onsite SEO, creating content that counts, and also touches on Google Search Console and Analytics
An Introduction into HR and People Management for Start-Up Businesses
Taking on your first employee is a significant milestone for any small business. It marks the point where you need to start considering various HR aspects to ensure a smooth and compliant working environment. Here are some key points to consider when it comes to HR for small businesses: Employment Contracts: It's essential to have a written employment contract that outlines the terms and conditions of employment. HR Policies and Procedures: Developing clear HR policies and procedures can help set expectations and standards for your employees.
Workshop 2: Unleash Your Entrepreneurial Potential: Mindset Mastery for Women
Discover how to break through psychological barriers hindering your success with Farah, Sheffield based Clinical Solution Focused Hypnotherapist and Wellness Practitioner and founder of Interlude Hypnotherapy. · Gain Clarity: Clarify your vision and propel your business forward. · Empower Yourself: Break free from the negative mindset and reclaim your power. · Conquer Fear: Embrace failure as a learning opportunity and step out of your comfort zone. · Embrace Success: Shift your perspective and welcome abundance into your life. · Boost Confidence: Banish self-doubt and step into your brilliance with unwavering self-belief.
Mastering Paid Social Media Ads
Once you've mastered the art of organic social media marketing, you might be curious to learn how paid ads could make a difference. Is your organic social media content getting lost in the noise? Ready to ditch the "boost post" blues? Scared of wasting money on social media ads that go nowhere? In this interactive workshop and live demo, you'll discover how paid social media campaigns (paid ads for short) can broaden your reach, increase engagement, and improve sales performance.