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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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04/09/2025

🚨 New date announced! 🚨

Our ‘Sales Made Simple: The Skills & Strategy to Win More Customers’ workshop is back! 🎉

After such a great session in April, we’re excited to welcome sales expert Lisa Yelland again. With 30+ years of experience, Lisa will share practical tips and relationship-first strategies to help your business grow. 💡

📅 Date: 24th September, 10am–1pm

📍 Emersons Green Village Hall

🔗 Book here: https://tinyurl.com/mtdrvp6d

This workshop is fully funded for South Gloucestershire and Bath & North East Somerset business owners through the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

03/09/2025

Are you starting a business or looking to raise finance? 📈

Our ‘How to Write a Successful Business Plan’ webinar will guide you step by step through creating a clear, professional plan that sets out your goals and helps you secure funding. 📝

Your trainer is one of our experienced business advisers, Emma Smith. With over a decade of expertise supporting start-ups and small businesses.

📅 Date: 23rd September
⏰ 10am – 1pm

🔗 Book your free place here: https://tinyurl.com/y959ydaa

This workshop is fully funded for South Gloucestershire and Bath & North East Somerset business owners through the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

02/09/2025

✨ Looking for a fresh perspective on your business?

Coming up with new ideas isn’t always easy — that’s why our Co-working Club for Artists and Creatives is here to help.

Join us to:
💡 Gain valuable outside perspectives on your business
🤝 Work in a supportive, collaborative environment
📚 Discover the fully funded support available to you

📍 Book your place: https://tinyurl.com/ycxc6rhx

This session is fully funded for artists, creatives, and small businesses in Bath & North East Somerset through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

02/09/2025

Are you a small business owner looking to boost traffic to your website? 🌐

Our ‘How to Improve Your Website’s Ranking on Google’ workshop will show you how to make your site more visible — and bring in more customers! 🚀

Your trainer is our expert adviser Ben Kinnaird, founder of Rather Inventive, with 20+ years of experience helping everyone from small businesses to global brands with marketing and web design.

📅 Want to scale up your website? Book your free place here: https://tinyurl.com/ycyzkudx

This workshop is fully funded for South Gloucestershire and Bath & North East Somerset business owners through the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

28/08/2025

What’s on your September business to-do list? 🍂

Maybe you’re ready to sharpen your productivity, attract new customers, or give your online presence a boost — whatever your goals, our free, expert-led workshops are here to help.

Coming up this month:
✅ How to be Productive and Get Stuff Done – 10 Sept, 10am–1pm
🌐 How to Improve Your Website’s Ranking – 17 Sept, 10am–1pm
📝 How to Write a Successful Business Plan – 23 Sept, 10am–1pm
💡 Sales Made Simple: Win More Customers – 24 Sept, 10am–1pm

👉 Book your spot: https://coolventures.co.uk/training/

Free for South Glos & B&NES residents and small businesses, funded by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund.

27/08/2025

✨ Are you a small business owner feeling burnt out? You’re not alone — and you deserve a break! 💆‍♀️

Finding balance isn’t just good for you, it’s good for your business too. Our latest blog shares practical ways to rest, recharge, and return with fresh energy. 🌱

👉 Follow the link to read. https://tinyurl.com/4tw58y2t

26/08/2025

Are you a new business exploring the best platforms to promote yourself? 📣

Our fully funded ‘Instagram Strategies for Small Businesses’ workshop📱 will help you to promote your business on Instagram and master its functions.

Led by social media marketing expert Ruth Southorn, you’ll gain insider tips on how businesses can thrive on Instagram. 💡

📅 Date: 9th September, 10am – 1pm

🔗 Book now: https://tinyurl.com/2tjfy6n8

This workshop is funded for South Gloucestershire and Bath and North East Somerset sole traders, microbusinesses and entrepreneurs.

Fully funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

21/08/2025

Our friends at Bath Social Impact Network are hosting The Income Exchange — a relaxed breakfast event with funders, bid writers & social value experts ready to share advice.

📅 Thurs 4th Sept, 8–9:30am
📍 The Artpad, Bath

A great opportunity to connect, learn & explore fresh income opportunities for your organisation.

🔗 Book here: https://tinyurl.com/2xvftr4j

21/08/2025

🤯 Ever sit down to work… and somehow end up looking like this?
Yep, we’ve all been there.

If you’re feeling easily distracted and struggling to focus, we’ve got a free online session on 10th Sept where Amy Morse will share practical tips to help you get back on track. ⏳💼

🔗 Book now: https://tinyurl.com/mrxvnebt

Fully funded for South Glos & B&NES small businesses through the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund.

20/08/2025

Are you looking to set up a business but don’t know where to start? 💡
Our fully funded ‘Starting in Business’ workshop will be perfect for those looking to take the first steps.

Run by our business start-up expert Emma Smith, you’ll learn if setting up a business is right for you. 📈

📅 Date: 28th August, 6pm – 9pm

To find out more follow the link. Book today! https://tinyurl.com/49w24k7j

This workshop is funded by the UK Government for South Gloucestershire and Bath and North East Somerset residents.

20/08/2025

🍂 What are your business goals this September?

From boosting productivity to attracting more customers, our fully funded workshops are here to support you. ✨

📍 Explore more & book via the link https://coolventures.co.uk/training/!

19/08/2025

🤝 Are you a local business looking to grow your network?

Join our fully funded networking session and connect with like-minded businesses in a relaxed and welcoming space.

Our next meet-up will be at Keynsham Library & Community Centre — a great chance to share ideas, make connections, and grow your business community.

📅 Date: 5th September
🕙 Time: 10am – 12pm

Follow the link book a place https://tinyurl.com/4zpcedrs

This session is fully funded by the UK Government for Bath and North East Somerset small business owners and entrepreneurs.

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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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