
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

Friday Start-up Club
Mentoring and networking for Plymouth entrepreneurs and start-ups
Friday, 3 February 2023
10:00 am – 12 noon
Heart for Art Cafe, 3 Molesworth Road,
Stoke, PL1 5LZ
Fully booked

5 Day: Business Success Challenge
Take one hour a day for 5 days to join us and other clients and sort your game-plan for 2023!
Monday, 6 February 2023
9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Online

Branding with Canva for Small Business
What does your brand say about your business? This engaging workshop looks at the importance of building your brand.
Tuesday, 7 February 2023
10:00 am – 12:30 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, 8 February 2023
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Online

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

How to Boost your New Business - Saturday Bootcamp
Started your business and feeling overwhelmed? Lots to do, but don't where to start? Join our Business Bootcamp and leave feeling empowered!

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, 15 February 2023
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Online

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, 22 February 2023
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Online

Friday Start-up Club
Mentoring and networking for Plymouth entrepreneurs and start-ups

Selling Online
STARTING YOUR INTERNET SELLING ADVENTURE

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, 1 March 2023
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Online

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, 8 March 2023
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Online

Friday Start-up Club
Mentoring and networking for Plymouth entrepreneurs and start-ups

SOCIAL COMMERCE SELLING ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Now you have decided on your social media outlets how do you ensure they deliver sales for your business

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, 15 March 2023
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Online

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, 22 March 2023
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Online

Friday Start-up Club
Mentoring and networking for Plymouth entrepreneurs and start-ups

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

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

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

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, 12 April 2023
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Online

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

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, 26 April 2023
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Online

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

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, 10 May 2023
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Online

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

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, 24 May 2023
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Online

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

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, 7 June 2023
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Online

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

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, 21 June 2023
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Online

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

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

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

Friday Start-up Club
Mentoring and networking for Plymouth entrepreneurs and start-ups