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Cool Ventures

Cool Ventures provide free business support for businesses & residents based in South Glos and B&NES

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05/05/2026

Want to stay in the loop with all things Cool Ventures?

From upcoming workshops and events to useful tips and local opportunities, our monthly newsletter keeps everything in one place.

If you’re not already signed up, now’s a great time to join us.

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30/04/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Matt Exley to the Cool Ventures team.

Matt works with ambitious businesses to help them unlock their growth potential. A former founder himself, he brings a wealth of experience from supporting scaling businesses through roles at Tech Nation, Innovate UK and the West of England Combined Authority.

With a particular interest in sales, marketing and leadership, Matt is a fantastic addition to the team and the businesses we support.

Welcome, Matt—we’re really pleased to have you on board.

29/04/2026

It’s Networking Wednesday 👇

If you had to describe your business in just ONE sentence… what would you say?

No jargon, no long explanations—just a clear, simple line that tells people what you do and who you help.

Drop yours below 👇
(It’s harder than it sounds… but a great way to get clarity and connect with others)

28/04/2026

⏳ Last chance to book your place on these fully funded May workshops

If you’re starting or growing your business, these sessions are designed to give you practical tools, clarity, and confidence to move forward.

📅 5th May – Start-Up Essentials: Building the Basics
📅 8th May – Surviving Your 1st Year

Don’t miss out—secure your spot before they fill up.

Book via the links in the comments.

24/04/2026

We had a fantastic evening at the Professional Apprenticeships awards last night.

A huge congratulations to Megan on being named a finalist—we’re incredibly proud of her and everything she’s achieved.

Although she didn’t take home the award this time, it’s a brilliant recognition and very well deserved.

The evening itself was inspiring, with great insights from the founder of Pro Apprenticeships and a motivating talk from guest speaker Eddie “The Eagle” Edwards.

A great event and a real celebration of the value of apprenticeships.

Hosted by Paris Troy .

22/04/2026

It’s Networking Wednesday 👇

What’s one lesson your business has taught you recently?

It could be something that went well, something that didn’t, or something you wish you knew sooner.

Sharing real experiences is one of the best ways we can support each other as a business community.

Drop your lesson below—someone else might need to hear it today.

21/04/2026

A look back at some of our recent in-person workshops—great conversations, practical learning, and plenty of collaboration along the way.

If you’d like to join us, here’s what’s coming up next:

📅 Sales Made Simple – 23rd September, 10am–1pm
📅 Starting a Social Enterprise – 14th May, 10am–1pm
📅 LinkedIn for Business – 11th June, 10am–1pm
📅 Co-Working Clubs – multiple dates available

We’d love to see you at one of our upcoming sessions.

Book via the link in our bio.

15/04/2026

It’s Networking Wednesday, and this week we’re reflecting on an inspiring event we attended recently, organised by our incredible Youth Trailblazer team 🌟

Through their hard work and dedication, they brought people together for a fantastic family event and raised an amazing amount for two charities 🙌

It was a powerful reminder that making a difference doesn’t always start with big organisations—it starts with people, ideas, and community.

As businesses, we’re in a unique position to give back, whether that’s by supporting initiatives like this, fundraising, or championing local causes.

So here’s a question for today:
How does your business give back to the community?

Let’s share ideas and inspire each other to make an even bigger impact.

14/04/2026

Starting a business is exciting—but your first year can be the toughest.

Join our FREE workshop: Surviving Your 1st Year and gain the tools, confidence, and clarity you need to move your business forward.

Led by business growth expert Paul Neck, this session will help you avoid common pitfalls, plan effectively, and build solid foundations for success.

📅 8th May | ⏰ 10am – 1pm
📍 The Park Centre, Kingswood

Take the guesswork out of your first year and start building a business that lasts.

👉 Book your place now via the link in our bio

09/04/2026

What could your business look like in 3 months? 👀

Our Thrive Programme is designed to help you build confidence, gain clarity, and take real steps forward 📈

Whether you’re already turning over £30k+ or have the potential and ambition to grow to that level, this programme is here to support your next stage 🤝

✨ Develop a clear plan for your business
✨ Build the skills to move forward with confidence
✨ Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs

Stop feeling stuck and start making real progress 🚀

👉 Have you joined our Thrive Programme yet?

Find out more via the link in the comments!

08/04/2026

🤝 Networking Wednesday is here!

Looking to grow your business, make new connections, or just have a great conversation with like-minded people? This is your midweek reminder to get out there and connect! 💬✨

Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, building the right network can open doors to new opportunities 🚀

🌟 Take a moment today to:
• Reach out to someone new
• Reconnect with an old contact
• Share what you’re working on
• Support another local business

You never know where one conversation could lead 👀

07/04/2026

🌸 April is packed with exciting workshops at Cool Ventures! 🌸

We’ve got a brilliant lineup of sessions this month to help you grow, learn, and connect

✨ April 9th – Family Event (Youth Trailblazer Project) 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
A special day for families to come together, get inspired, and support young trailblazers.

📩 April 15th – Email Marketing Essentials: 7 Secrets for Success
Learn how to create effective email campaigns that actually convert and engage your audience.

📱 April 28th – Next Level Social Media Marketing
Take your social media strategy to the next level with practical tips to boost results and save time.

Plus more support available throughout the month, covering topics like business start-up, marketing strategy, finance, and growth planning.

Book via the link in out bio.

Let’s make April a month of growth, creativity, and opportunity 🚀

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7 High Street
Chipping Sodbury
BS376BA

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

01225 580850

Website

http://coolventures.co.uk/workshops

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