Our Courses

Launch Your Business in 3 Weeks

The 3-week business start-up programme - from idea to launch, no experience needed, just the drive to make it happen.

Ready to start your business? This is your sign.

Launch Your Business in 3 Weeks is a practical, hands-on business start-up programme designed for anyone who has an idea and is ready to make it real — no experience needed, just ambition.

Across three power-packed sessions, you'll get everything you need to plan, build and launch your business with confidence.

Your three sessions:

Week 1 — Tuesday 24th June
Week 2 — Tuesday 1st July
Week 3 — Tuesday 8th July

10:30am – 1:30pm each session

What we cover:

Business Fundamentals - build the right foundations from day one

Mindset - develop the entrepreneur's mindset to push through doubt and keep going

Branding - create a brand that attracts the right people and stands out

Social Media Strategy - learn how to show up online, grow your audience and turn followers into paying customers

Income Streams - discover multiple ways to make money from your business

Partnerships & Funding - find the right people and money to grow faster

The Art of Selling - sell with confidence, without feeling pushy or salesy

Legal Structures - understand the difference between sole trader, limited company, CIC and more and choose the right one for you

Tax Basics - know your responsibilities from the start so there are no nasty surprises later

What you'll walk away with:

A clear business idea and plan
The foundations to launch with confidence
Practical tools, templates and next steps
Support from a community of people on the same journey

Whether you're just starting out or finally ready to turn your idea into something real — this programme was built for you.

Spaces are limited. Secure yours today.

Smart Energy for Business – Free Workshop Series

Is your energy bill eating into your profits? This free, accredited workshop series is designed for micro-business owners who want to take control of their energy costs and reduce their carbon footprint — without the jargon.

Delivered by Academy of Success CIC and funded to support local businesses, this practical programme gives you the knowledge and tools to make real, lasting changes to how your business uses energy.

What you'll learn:

Across five AQA-accredited workshops, you'll explore:

Lighting, heating and equipment — where your money is going and how to cut it
Behaviour change strategies that stick
Simple actions that reduce your bills and your carbon impact
How to become a visible low-carbon role model in your community

Who is this for?

Micro-business owners in the local area — especially those in catering, social enterprise, and community-facing sectors who feel the pressure of rising energy costs.

What's included:

✔ AQA-accredited certification ✔ All learning materials provided ✔ Practical, takeaway action plans ✔ Free to attend — fully funded

Limited places available across 5 sessions — secure yours today.