Exciting news for budding entrepreneurs and small businesses in Bristol. Share Bristol recently launched its FREE business support programme at the Bedminster Library of Things. It was an inspiring event that brought together a dozen local entrepreneurs and small business owners, all buzzing with fresh ideas and renewed confidence for their ventures.
What’s On Offer?
Share Bristol Bedminster for Business is run in partnership with Bristol Inclusive and Sustainable Business & Enterprise Support (BrisBES). Here’s what you can expect if you sign up:
- Free Advice: Get guidance tailored to your business needs.
- Workshops & Courses: Learn essential skills to help your business thrive.
- Coaching & Training: Receive up to 10 hours of one-on-one support from experienced advisors.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with other local businesses and share insights.
- Grants Available: Explore funding options to kickstart or grow your venture.
- Free Share Bristol Membership for the first 130 businesses to sign up via Share Bristol.
This exciting programme aims to inspire and support start-ups, as well as help existing businesses expand. Thanks to funding from the Community Connectors Grant by the West of England Combined Authority and Bristol City Council, it’s all free for you!
Personalised Support for Every Business
At the launch, everyone enjoyed a 30-minute individual session with a BrisBES advisor. Participants discussed a variety of businesses, from acupuncture and yoga to catering, upcycled furniture, and golf accessories. Moving forward each business can look forward to up to 10 hours of individual support as well as access to all of BrisBES’s other resources.
Beth from South Bristol shared her experience:
“The advice from BrisBES was really helpful – it gave me both useful information and greater confidence about being brave enough to set up my own business. I’ve already signed up for some of the other sessions.”
What’s Next?
The Bedminster for Business programme continues throughout 2025 with a packed schedule of free workshops covering vital topics like:
- Branding
- Marketing
- Social Media
- Work/Life Balance
Mark your calendars for our next session—Free Business Support introduction session on Wednesday September 3rd. Bookings are open now!
Claim your free Share Bristol Membership and sign up for sessions
The first 130 people to register will enjoy a free one-year membership at Bristol’s three Libraries of Things! To sign up and to book onto sessions, just head to our Share Bristol Bedminster for Business page for more info at Bedminster Business Support – Share Bristol – A Library of Things
If you have a business idea, are considering a side-hustle, or you’re already trading and want to level up your game, we want to hear from you! Either sign up or reach out to Ian Hembrow at 07740 860942 or bedminsterhub@sharebristol.org.uk for more information..
Let’s work together to inspire change and grow our vibrant community!