Workshops & Mentoring Offer
Business Support Workshops & Mentoring
At Business Unboxed, we deliver real-world start-up support to would-be entrepreneurs for Housing Associations, Local Authorities, education providers, and community organisations.
Our workshops build confidence and skills in a group setting, while our mentoring sessions provide the one-to-one support people need to apply what they’ve learned and keep moving forward.
Together, they create a powerful blend of inspiration, knowledge, and accountability.
Workshops
All of our workshops are interactive, practical, and tailored to your audience. They can be run as standalone sessions, grouped into series, or embedded into larger programmes.
| Workshop | Focus Areas | Audience | Duration |
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| Unlocking Your Entrepreneurial Mindset | Tackling fear, building resilience, and shifting self-belief from “I can’t” to “I can.” | Anyone starting out, low-confidence residents. | 2 hours – Half day |
| The Lean Start-Up Approach |
Idea validation, testing markets, pivoting, and minimising risk. | People with early-stage ideas. | 2 - 4 hours |
| Money Talks: Financial Literacy |
Budgeting, cashflow, pricing, profit, and realistic income planning. | Residents nervous about money, startups needing financial basics. | 2 hours |
| Branding Basics |
Creating a consistent, professional identity: logos, tone, and customer perception. | Startups or rebrands. | Half day |
| Social Media Simplified |
Understanding channels, planning content, and driving engagement on a budget. | Individuals and small businesses new to marketing. | 2 hours |
| Email Marketing for Growth | Building a list, writing engaging content, and converting subscribers. | Residents ready to grow an audience. | 2 hours |
| Marketing Madness | Customer journeys, messaging, strategy, and conversion funnels. | Ambitious individuals and small businesses. | Half day |
| Leveraging AI & Tech | Exploring tools for productivity, automation, marketing, and growth. | Tech-curious or scaling startups. | 2 hours |
| Networking That Works | How to connect, pitch, and follow up effectively. | Anyone nervous about networking. | 2 hours |
| Self-Employment for NEETs | A 12-week pathway blending workshops, mentoring, and projects. | Young people not in education, employment, or training. | 12 weeks |
Mentoring Sessions
Workshops spark ideas. Mentoring makes them stick.
Our mentoring sessions provide personalised, one-to-one support that helps participants turn learning into action.
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Tailored to each individual’s goals and challenges.
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Practical: every session ends with an achievable action plan.
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Accountability built in to keep people moving forward.
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Flexible delivery: online, telephone, or face-to-face.
Tailored Packages of Support
Build a programme of support for would-be entrepreneurs in your community to meet them where they are.
Workshop + Drop-In Mentoring
Run a 2-hour workshop followed by half a day of 20-minute mentoring slots.
Ideal for: Resident engagement days or taster events.
6-Week Skills + Mentoring Series
Weekly workshops (e.g. Mindset → Lean Startup → Money Talks) plus one mentoring session per participant.
Ideal for: Jobseekers or residents with barriers who need structured support.
12-Week Startup Programme
A full pathway: workshops, mentoring, and enterprise projects leading from idea → action → income.
Ideal for: Adults or NEETs ready for sustained support.
Let's Chat
We'd love to help you design the right mix of workshops, mentoring and programmes for your community.