At Outset Enterprise Coaching Devon, we know how inspiring the idea of working for yourself can be, but also that starting up your own business can sometimes be daunting – that’s why we’re here!
We’ve helped over 20,000 people across the UK just like you to make their dreams come true, by giving them the confidence, knowledge and skills to create a thriving and successful businesses.
Got a business idea but not sure where to start?
If you have a business idea in mind, our practical support programme will guide you through all the critical steps needed to set you up for success. We will strengthen your commercial skills, knowledge and confidence, and help you lay the right foundations for future success.
We won’t baffle you with jargon and our team of local advisors will share their wealth of knowledge and expertise in a friendly and supportive way, helping to develop you and your business idea. You’ll also be working in a group of your peers, and benefitting from the invaluable support of, and connections with, a like-minded community.
Started your business and need help to move forward?
Our comprehensive training covers areas such as knowing your customer, branding, digital marketing, building competitive advantage, and ensuring you have a good handle on the numbers and potentially the finance options to really help your business idea fly.
How can we help you?
Access finance
We can guide you through the application process for the Start Up Loan programme provided by Outset Finance
Business plan development
Helping you to develop documents to access funding
Specialist support
1:1 coaching sessions from finance and marketing advisors who understand the challenges you face
Training and workshops
Develop your digital skills to help you improve the way you do things
Online learning
Access content and exercises to work through in your own time
Building your network
Focused Introducing you to other small businesses facing the same issues
How Outset Enterprise Coaching is funded
Outset Enterprise Coaching Devon delivers a full support programme combining business workshops, rich online learning resources and 1:1 support via the New Start Devon programme framework. It’s open to all Devon residents (excluding Torbay) and is fully funded by the European Regional Development Fund and HM Government.
Workshops & Events
MEASURING YOUR DIGITAL SUCCESS
GOOGLE ANALYTICS IS A VERY IMPORTANT DIGITAL MARKETING TOOL, BUT SERIOUSLY UNDERUSED BY MOST BUSINESSES LEARN HOW IT CAN HELP YOURS
Tuesday, 28 March 2023
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
EPIC Centre Paignton, Waddeton Close,
Paignton, TQ4 7RZ
Fully booked
How to start a successful business - 2 day Plymouth Bootcamp
Whether you want to earn from your hobby or launch a big idea this workshop will help you understand all the basics to start your business
Tuesday, 28 March 2023
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
HQ Building, 237 Union Street, Plymouth,
PL1 3HQ
Fully booked
How to win with Instagram for Business & Canva
Learn how to use Instagram to engage with customers and grow your business and also how to get the best out of Canva
Tuesday, 28 March 2023
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Online
Winning Wednesdays Virtual Get Together
Weekly get together to share wins, tips and motivation to help you get through the week and gain momentum in your business
Wednesday, 29 March 2023
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Online
Fully booked
Friday Start-up Club
Mentoring and networking for Plymouth entrepreneurs and start-ups
Winning Wednesdays Virtual Get Together
Weekly get together to share wins, tips and motivation to help you get through the week and gain momentum in your business
Wednesday, 5 April 2023
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Online
Fully booked
Small Business Coffee Club (Tavistock)
Casual meet up for small business owners and individuals looking to start their own business to support and collaborate.
Friday Start-up Club
Mentoring and networking for Plymouth entrepreneurs and start-ups
Small Business Coffee Club (Barnstaple)
A chance to meet other small businesses in the area and talk all things business
Friday, 7 April 2023
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
The Brew House Coffee Shop,
93 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HR
Winning Wednesdays Virtual Get Together
Weekly get together to share wins, tips and motivation to help you get through the week and gain momentum in your business
Wednesday, 12 April 2023
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Online
Fully booked
Friday Start-up Club
Mentoring and networking for Plymouth entrepreneurs and start-ups
Winning Wednesdays Virtual Get Together
Weekly get together to share wins, tips and motivation to help you get through the week and gain momentum in your business
Wednesday, 19 April 2023
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Online
Fully booked
Small Business Coffee Club (Tavistock)
Casual meet up for small business owners and individuals looking to start their own business to support and collaborate.
Friday Start-up Club
Mentoring and networking for Plymouth entrepreneurs and start-ups
Small Business Coffee Club Totnes
A chance to meet fellow small business owners and discuss over a coffee
Winning Wednesdays Virtual Get Together
Weekly get together to share wins, tips and motivation to help you get through the week and gain momentum in your business
Wednesday, 26 April 2023
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Online
Fully booked
Friday Start-up Club
Mentoring and networking for Plymouth entrepreneurs and start-ups
Winning Wednesdays Virtual Get Together
Weekly get together to share wins, tips and motivation to help you get through the week and gain momentum in your business
Wednesday, 3 May 2023
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Online
Fully booked
Small Business Coffee Club (Tavistock)
Casual meet up for small business owners and individuals looking to start their own business to support and collaborate.
Friday Start-up Club
Mentoring and networking for Plymouth entrepreneurs and start-ups
Small Business Coffee Club (Barnstaple)
A chance to meet other small businesses in the area and talk all things business
Friday, 5 May 2023
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
The Brew House Coffee Shop,
93 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HR
Winning Wednesdays Virtual Get Together
Weekly get together to share wins, tips and motivation to help you get through the week and gain momentum in your business
Wednesday, 10 May 2023
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Online
Fully booked
Friday Start-up Club
Mentoring and networking for Plymouth entrepreneurs and start-ups
Winning Wednesdays Virtual Get Together
Weekly get together to share wins, tips and motivation to help you get through the week and gain momentum in your business
Wednesday, 17 May 2023
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Online
Fully booked
Friday Start-up Club
Mentoring and networking for Plymouth entrepreneurs and start-ups
Small Business Coffee Club Totnes
A chance to meet fellow small business owners and discuss over a coffee
Winning Wednesdays Virtual Get Together
Weekly get together to share wins, tips and motivation to help you get through the week and gain momentum in your business
Wednesday, 24 May 2023
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Online
Fully booked
Friday Start-up Club
Mentoring and networking for Plymouth entrepreneurs and start-ups
Winning Wednesdays Virtual Get Together
Weekly get together to share wins, tips and motivation to help you get through the week and gain momentum in your business
Wednesday, 31 May 2023
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Online
Fully booked
Friday Start-up Club
Mentoring and networking for Plymouth entrepreneurs and start-ups
Small Business Coffee Club (Barnstaple)
A chance to meet other small businesses in the area and talk all things business
Friday, 2 June 2023
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
The Brew House Coffee Shop,
93 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HR
Winning Wednesdays Virtual Get Together
Weekly get together to share wins, tips and motivation to help you get through the week and gain momentum in your business
Wednesday, 7 June 2023
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Online
Fully booked
Friday Start-up Club
Mentoring and networking for Plymouth entrepreneurs and start-ups
Winning Wednesdays Virtual Get Together
Weekly get together to share wins, tips and motivation to help you get through the week and gain momentum in your business
Wednesday, 14 June 2023
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Online
Fully booked
Friday Start-up Club
Mentoring and networking for Plymouth entrepreneurs and start-ups
Small Business Coffee Club Totnes
A chance to meet fellow small business owners and discuss over a coffee
Winning Wednesdays Virtual Get Together
Weekly get together to share wins, tips and motivation to help you get through the week and gain momentum in your business
Wednesday, 21 June 2023
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Online
Fully booked
Friday Start-up Club
Mentoring and networking for Plymouth entrepreneurs and start-ups
Winning Wednesdays Virtual Get Together
Weekly get together to share wins, tips and motivation to help you get through the week and gain momentum in your business
Wednesday, 28 June 2023
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Online
Fully booked
Friday Start-up Club
Mentoring and networking for Plymouth entrepreneurs and start-ups
Friday Start-up Club
Mentoring and networking for Plymouth entrepreneurs and start-ups
Small Business Coffee Club (Barnstaple)
A chance to meet other small businesses in the area and talk all things business
Friday, 7 July 2023
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
The Brew House Coffee Shop,
93 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HR
Friday Start-up Club
Mentoring and networking for Plymouth entrepreneurs and start-ups
Friday Start-up Club
Mentoring and networking for Plymouth entrepreneurs and start-ups
Friday Start-up Club
Mentoring and networking for Plymouth entrepreneurs and start-ups
Friday Start-up Club
Mentoring and networking for Plymouth entrepreneurs and start-ups
Small Business Coffee Club (Barnstaple)
A chance to meet other small businesses in the area and talk all things business
Friday, 4 August 2023
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
The Brew House Coffee Shop,
93 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HR
Friday Start-up Club
Mentoring and networking for Plymouth entrepreneurs and start-ups
Friday Start-up Club
Mentoring and networking for Plymouth entrepreneurs and start-ups
Friday Start-up Club
Mentoring and networking for Plymouth entrepreneurs and start-ups
