Turn Your Ideas Into Action: Join the Launch It Stoke Start-Up Smarts Masterclass Series
- Ed Montalban
- Oct 6
- 2 min read
Are you aged 18–30 and ready to launch your business idea? The Start-Up Smarts Masterclass Series by Launch It Stoke-on-Trent is your opportunity to gain the tools, support and skills to make it happen and it’s completely free!
Held in-person at the Launch It Stoke enterprise centre, based in the newly refurbished Longton Town Hall, this FREE monthly workshop series runs from October 2025 to March 2026, guiding early-stage entrepreneurs through the real-world essentials of starting and growing a business.
WHAT IS THE LAUNCH IT STOKE-ON-TRENT START-UP SMARTS SERIES?
The Start-Up Smarts Masterclass Series is a practical business training programme designed for young entrepreneurs in Stoke-on-Trent. Each in-person session provides hands-on learning, expert advice, and actionable tools to help you launch or grow your start-up.
Whether you're just beginning your business journey or already building momentum, you'll gain real-world strategies from successful entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and local business experts. These free workshops are tailored to equip aspiring founders in Stoke-on-Trent with the essential skills to succeed in today’s competitive business landscape.
UPCOMING SESSIONS INCLUDE:
03 November: Content Creation & Marketing by Jenna Goodwin, The Red Haired Stokie.
01 December: Cyber Security for Business by Jonathan Lawton, Hixon Group.
12 January: Supercharge Your Business Networking Skills (Sarah White & Kelly Archer, NetworkIN)
02 February: AI for Business by Simon Lasota, Lasota Group
02 March: Funding Your Start-Up by Andrew Heawood & Tom Wilkinson, Beta Commercial Finance
Plus, more to be announced! SIGN UP TO EACH SESSION HERE.
CONNECTING ABOUT SUPPORT & LIKE-MINDED LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS
As part of the programme, you’ll also have the opportunity to connect with Gemma Bourne, our Enterprise Manager at Launch It Stoke. She’ll be on hand to talk you through the ongoing business support available at our enterprise hub in Stoke-on-Trent, including access to mentoring, training, and affordable workspace.
You’ll also meet other young entrepreneurs on similar journeys; sharing ideas, building meaningful networks, and learning together in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Find out more about start-up support opportunities or get involved with supporting the next generation of business founders in Stoke-on-Trent! Visit www.launchit.org.uk/stoke-on-trent or follow us on Instagram and/or LinkedIn. You can also watch this reel for a little virtual tour!
You can also email gemma@launchit.org.uk for a chat or arrange a visit at the hub.
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