Community’s entrepreneurs get boost at Business Bootcamp

Our free Work Avenue Business Bootcamp guided more than 20 budding entrepreneurs from the Jewish community through the essential steps required to explore whether their ideas and passions could become viable businesses.

The day covered everything from developing business propositions and identifying target customers to forecasting cashflow and crafting marketing strategies.

The Bootcamp was created for anyone looking to start their own business, develop a side hustle to supplement current income, or just begin to explore the possibility of doing their own thing. An array of exciting ideas and potential new businesses were discussed and scrutinised – covering leisure, fashion, catering, finance, importing, technology and more.

The day was led by our Head of Business, Joanna Sadie, and Business Adviser, Kim Davidson, who praised the group’s energy, questions and insight.

Joanna said: “It was wonderful to have such a highly engaged group of people talking, asking questions and challenging each other – all working together to try and determine whether their business ideas were viable.”

Kim added: “The building was buzzing with a brilliant vibe and a real sense of momentum!”

Those in attendance praised the day as “invaluable”, “productive” and “hugely insightful”.

Budding entrepreneur Robyn said: “Having access to this free business workshop has given me more confidence in my idea and now taking it forward. Trying to do everything yourself can be daunting, so it’s amazing to have the support of Work Avenue to take the next step.”

Another attendee, Liam, said: “I learned a lot and now feel actually capable of evaluating a business idea properly, whereas previously I’ve always gone straight into building an app. The Bootcamp was very productive and conducive to getting my ideas challenged.”

Moshe – who is hoping to open a bar or coffee shop with an Israeli twist – added: “For me, today has really helped reorientate my thought process. I really learned a lot, both from those leading the sessions and all the new people I met and networked with.”

At Work Avenue, we are committed to helping people at every stage of their business journey. Free support on offer includes one-to-one advice meetings, as well as an ongoing programme of workshops, webinars and events.

For more details, please visit https://theworkavenue.org.uk/business.