Skills Bootcamp in Entrepreneurship
Make this the year your business takes off.
Turn Your Business Dreams Into Reality
For entrepreneurs ready to build something real.
Ready to start your own business but unsure where to begin? This fully funded, 10-week programme is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs like you – entrepreneurs who are ready to take the next step and make their first sale.
Led by an award-winning enterprise educator with over 20 years’ experience, this hands-on course combines interactive online workshops, powerful networking opportunities, and personalised one-to-one support.
You’ll gain practical skills in marketing, compliance, finance, and customer engagement – everything you need to build a successful, sustainable business.
With 60 hours of tailored guidance, you’ll move from “I have an idea” to “I’m ready to trade” with confidence. You’ll also join a supportive peer group, growing your network while you grow your business.
Places are limited and fully funded* – meaning there’s no cost to you. Don’t miss this chance to gain the knowledge, skills, and support to start strong and succeed.
Fully-Funded
Skills Bootcamps are free* for the self-smployed and applicants looking to launch a new business. You must have proof of self-employment to register.
Partially funded opportunities for PAYE.
Commitment and Support
Structured online learning: 60 hours over 10 weeks delivered by an IOEE award-winning trainer and mentor.
Ready to Launch
Gain practical skills in business planning, marketing, compliance, finance, and customer engagement – everything you need to build a successful, sustainable business.
Why You, Why Now?
The Skills Bootcamp in Entrepreneurship is a dynamic and practical programme designed to equip aspiring business owners with the tools, confidence, and knowledge to explore opportunities and grow a successful venture.
Whether you have a new idea or are developing an early-stage business, this course offers structured, hands-on learning across key areas of enterprise. Delivered online over 10 weeks, with expert-led sessions and personalised support, you’ll finish ready to launch with clarity and confidence.
Session outline:
Discover your opportunity
Turn your business idea into a viable opportunity. Explore your strengths, identify the skills and support you need, and learn how the right business plan can help transform your vision into reality.
Build a strong foundation for success
Create a business that stands for something. Define your brand, values, mission, and business identity while building a sustainable model designed for long-term growth.
Understand your market and find your customers
Gain the practical tools to validate your idea. Learn how to research your market, identify profitable customer groups, understand competitors, and build reliable supplier relationships.
Get business ready and compliant
Navigate the legal essentials with confidence. Understand business structures, registrations, licences, intellectual property protection, and your key responsibilities as a business owner.
Location, Location, Location: set up for growth.
Decide where and how your business will operate. Explore workspace options, equipment needs, and the practical considerations required to start trading successfully.
Master your business finances
Learn how to fund your business, set profitable prices, manage cash flow, understand banking and payment systems, and make informed financial decisions from day one.
Stay on top of tax and financial responsibilities
Take the mystery out of business finance. Understand HMRC requirements, tax obligations, VAT, record-keeping, and how to prepare the financial documents every business needs.
Turn interest into sales
Discover proven ways to attract customers, increase sales, improve profit margins, and build a sales process that helps your business grow consistently.
Market your business with impact
Define your ideal customer, craft a compelling message, and develop practical marketing strategies that help you stand out online and in your local community.
Tell people that your doors are open for business!
In-person event to celebrate your work and achievements with lunch.
What You’ll Leave With
- A clear and actionable business plan
- Confidence to launch and grow your business
- Practical knowledge of finance, compliance, and marketing
- A stronger understanding of your target market
- The tools and support needed to turn your idea into a sustainable business
Giuditta Meneghetti MSC
Trainer
An IOEE award winning educator, trainer and mentor. She brings 20 years of working with those who starting out in the world of enterprise and entrepreneurship. Her expertise is working with owners of mono and microbusinesses, especially those with a neurodiversity. Her key skills are business planning, market research, creating marketing campaigns on a budget, coaching, project and general operations management.
We look forward to welcoming you to our Skills Bootcamp and helping you achieve your entrepreneur goals. Let’s conquer the world of entrepreneurship together!
This is a 10-week course with 60 hours of learning total.
Please register your interest using the form below.
*Fully-funded places available for eligible entrepreneurs. Funding and eligibility criteria does apply.
Skills Bootcamp in Entrepreneurship 2025 Cohort with lead trainer, Giuditta Meneghetti MSC.
Personalising The Journey
One to ones will focus on preparing business planning with a focus on your marketing and financial strategy to secure and celebrate your first/next sale. Peer support and networking is an embedded aspect of each of the group sessions.
Expert-Led Sessions
A mix of group and 1-2-1 learning over 10 weeks online and in person.
Get To Market
Utilise the tools learned to start your business and launch your service or product.
Dynamic and Practical
Designed to equip aspiring business owners with the tools, confidence, and knowledge to succeed.
Make A Profit
Develop traction to gain interest, maintain customers and determine profit margins.
We look forward to welcoming you to our Skills Bootcamp and helping you achieve your entrepreneurial goals. Take the first step towards building the business you’ve always wanted.
This is a 10-week course. Please register your interest using the form below.
Am I eligible?
For this Skills Bootcamp, you are required to be self employed or under PAYE. No previous knowledge is required.
You must be over the age of 19 to be eligible.
What equipment will I need?
You'll need a laptop/desktop with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet.
What happens after?
Upon successful completion of the Skills Bootcamp, you will receive a certificate plus further support from the Berkshire Growth Hub team.
Do I pay?
If you are self employed you do not need to pay.
If you wish to upskill your own teams, as a business you will contribute a portion of funding (10% for SMEs, 30% for large employers), while the Department for Education covers the rest.
What are Skills Bootcamps?
Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and fast-track to an interview with an employer.
Our Skills Bootcamp is a comprehensive, funded program that provides you with the tools, strategies, and insights you need to develop your inner entrepreneur. We believe that everyone has the potential to become an entrepreneur, and our goal is to help you unlock that potential.
Our mission is to help you master the art of entrepreneurship to launch your next successful business venture.