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Cool Ventures provide free business support for businesses & residents based in South Glos and B&NES

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30/10/2026

Our November workshops are here! 💚

We've got a busy month ahead, with sessions covering everything from getting ready for Self Assessment and making the most of Canva to sales, AI and data privacy.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to build on what you've already achieved, hopefully there's something here that catches your eye.

📅 Take a look at the dates and times on our November workshop programme and see what works for you.

All workshops are fully funded for eligible businesses and individuals in Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

👉 Find out more and book via the link in the comments.

28/10/2026

Halloween is almost here, so we’re bringing a little spooky fun to this week’s Networking Wednesday!

If you could choose one treat for your business this Halloween, what would it be? 🍬

🕷️ More enquiries landing in your inbox?
🍫 A fully booked diary for the next three months?
👻 An extra pair of hands to take some tasks off your plate?
🧙 A magic marketing trick that brings in new customers?
💰 A treat-filled bank account with money left over at the end of the month?

Or perhaps you have a completely different business treat in mind!

👇 Tell us your business wish in the comments. Let's see what local businesses would love to find in their Halloween treat bag!

Happy Halloween from all of us at Cool Ventures! 💚

21/10/2026

🎃 NETWORKING WEDNESDAY: Can You Solve the Mystery? 👻

It’s time to put your guessing skills to the test! 🕵️‍♀️

Can you guess the business from these three clues?

☕ I serve up hot drinks to help you start your day.
🍰 You can often find me serving cakes and sweet treats, too.
👻 I’m a popular spot for catching up with friends or getting some work done!

Who am I? 🤔

Drop your guesses in the comments below! 👇

Once you’ve guessed, it’s your turn! Describe your own business using three clues and see if the rest of our network can solve the mystery.

Let’s see how well we know our local business community! 💚

19/10/2026

📣 LAST CALL: Instagram Strategies for Small Businesses!

Want to make Instagram work harder for your business? Join us tomorrow evening for our fully funded workshop and discover practical strategies to improve your Instagram presence and reach the right audience.

📅 Tuesday 20 October
⏰ 6pm–9pm

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to build your confidence and make more of Instagram!

👉 Find out more and book your place via the link in the comments. Ticket sales end today at 3pm!

14/10/2026

👻 Networking Wednesday: What’s Your Business Nightmare? 🎃

It’s spooky season, so let’s talk about the things that send shivers down a business owner’s spine!

Is it… 👀
💸 Chasing unpaid invoices?
📣 Finding new customers?
📉 Managing cash flow?
📱 Keeping up with social media?
⏰ Never having enough hours in the day?

Running a business isn’t always a walk in the park, and we know everyone faces challenges along the way.

So, what’s your biggest business nightmare right now? Share it in the comments! 👇

And if you’ve found a way to tackle someone else’s business nightmare, why not share a tip or some advice? You never know who you might be able to help!

Let’s face those business fears together. 💚

13/10/2026

🚀 Looking to start, grow or strengthen your business?

There's still time to book onto a range of FREE business support workshops available through the South Gloucestershire Business Support Service, delivered by Cool Ventures.

Coming up this month:

📅 15th October - Getting in Front of New Customers: A Beginner's Guide to Paid Ads
📅 20th October - Get More From Canva: Practical Next Steps
📅 21st October - Starting a Social Enterprise

Whether you're a small business owner, sole trader, community organisation or aspiring entrepreneur, these sessions offer practical advice, useful skills and opportunities to grow your network.

👇 Find booking information in the comments.

09/10/2026

Are you looking for a change of scenery while you work?

Join us at one of our upcoming Co-Working Club sessions to connect with fellow business owners, share ideas and enjoy a change of pace from your usual working routine.

📅 Upcoming dates:

📍 13 October – South Glos Co-Working Club, Bristol and Bath Science Park

📍 10 November – South Glos Co-Working Club, Bristol and Bath Science Park

📍 12 November – B&NES Co-Working Club, Willow Farm

Book your place via the link in our comments.

These sessions are fully funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, supporting eligible residents and businesses in South Gloucestershire and Bath & North East Somerset.

07/10/2026

🧙‍♀️✨ Networking Wednesday: Cast a Spell on Your Business!

If you could cast one magic spell to instantly improve something in your business, what would it be? 🎃

Maybe you’d…

✨ Attract more customers
💰 Double your sales
⏰ Create more time in your day
📱 Make social media easier
🤝 Find your perfect collaborator
🧠 Finally master that task you’ve been avoiding!

There’s no spell too big or too small! 🪄

What would your business spell do? Tell us in the comments and let’s see what our business community would wish for! 👇

06/10/2026

🚀 NEW WORKSHOP: How Do I Get in Front of New Customers? A Beginners Guide to Paid Ads

Want to reach more potential customers but not sure where to start with paid advertising?

Join us for this beginner-friendly online workshop and learn how paid ads can help you get your business in front of the right people.

📅 Thursday 15 October
⏰ 10am–12pm
💻 Online

Whether you’re completely new to paid ads or looking to understand how they could work for your business, this practical session will help you get started with confidence.

👉 Book your place via the link in the comments.

28/09/2026

📣 What’s coming up at Cool Ventures?

We’ve got three practical workshops coming up this autumn to help you build your skills and tackle some of the key challenges of running a business.

📅 29 September | 10am–1pm
💻 LinkedIn for Business – learn how to use LinkedIn to connect, engage and grow.

📅 2 October | 10am–11am
💻 Making Tax Digital – understand what the changes mean for sole traders and what you need to know.

📅 7 October | 10am–1pm
💻 Starting a Homecare, Health or Wellbeing Business – explore the key steps to getting your business started.

Whether you're starting out or looking to develop your existing business, our workshops are designed to provide practical, accessible support you can put into action.

👉 Book your place via the links in our comments.

Address

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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