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Business Start Up Courses for Unemployed Adults
Wednesday, 01 February 2012 14:14
Striding Out is running a series of Business Start Up Courses for Unemployed Adults.
The Course consists of a series of workshops which cover the topics of:-
- Self-employment as a career choice
- Assessing the viability of a business idea
- Market Research
- Business Planning
- Marketing and Sales
All participants will be expected to undertake further research and planning in between workshops.
We hope for participants to leave the course with the following outcomes:-
- Increased confidence in their ability to start a business
- Increased confidence in their business idea
- Understanding and confidence of how to write a business plan and start a business
- Understanding and confidence to successfully secure customers
Find out more about the courses in London and Birmingham (Course in Liverpool starting soon)
New Support Products
Wednesday, 11 January 2012 20:57
Striding Out has launched two new support products for our clients the Mentor's Toolbox and Social Enterprise Toolbox
The Mentoring Toolbox helps individuals become an effective and confident mentor and coach to others
Download our Mentor's Toolbox ebook
Download the Mentor's Toolbox i-phone mobile app
Our Social Enterprise Toolbox offers guidance and tools to help you set up and run your social enterprise.

Download the Social Enterprise ToolBox E-Book here
Download the Social Enterprise ToolBox i-phone Mobile App
New Year, New Start Coaching Package
Tuesday, 03 January 2012 14:04
Striding Out is offering a special
New Year, New Start Coaching Programme
in Career, Business or Leadership Coaching.
Our team of expert coaches can help you in the following areas:
- Career - Figure out your career ambitions; Plan for a career change, Regain motivation and confidence; or Present yourself better for job prospects in your CV and Interview.
- Business - For Business Leaders, Entrepreneurs and Employees - Develop your business strategy for the year ahead; Refresh your vision and motivation; Plan to overcome challenges; or Be your critical friend for achieving your action plan and goals over the coming months.
- Leadership - For Business or Community Leaders - Define your leadership style; Develop your leadership role and profile; Overcome challenges and confidence issues; and/or Improve your management and leadership skills.
We suggest that you discuss your needs with one of our coaches to find out more about how they can help you achieve your goals for 2012.

The New Year, New Start Coaching Programme consists of :-
3 x 1hr coaching sessions (on phone or skype) for £210 plus VAT.
6 x 1hr coaching sessions (on phone or skype) for £405 plus VAT.
If you prefer, face to face coaching is available at a slightly higher price.
You might be eligible for funding to cover 50% of these costs using the Leadership and Management Grant, so please enquire.
1hr Introductory sessions are available for £50 plus VAT.
To discuss your needs or to book your session today Contact Us
Birmingham Events 2012
Wednesday, 14 December 2011 16:09
Click on the links to find out more about our upcoming training events in Birmingham:-
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Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTTLS) L3 - 20th Jan
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New Enterprise Club - 13th January, 3rd February and 23rd March
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Introduction to Coaching Masterclass - 10th February
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Leadership and Management ILM Level 3 - February
Or contact Alison Richards
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to find out more
Future 100 Highlights
Sunday, 27 November 2011 22:11


We are proud to say the Future 100 Awards Event won a High Impact Award for it's contribution to Global Entrepreneurship Week. Kindly hosted by Ernst & Young, we had over 200 winners & guests in attendance from across the UK. The evening proved to be a great success with many new opportunities and connections being made!
During the course of the evening, the Future 100 winners were celebrated and the top ten winners were announced.
The Future 100 Top Ten Winners were:
- Acorns Pre School
- Concept Cupboard
- Mental Health First Aid
- The Brilliant Club
- Herd Communications
- Cause4
- Risdon Enterprises
- RWD
- Zuztertu Ltd
- Sutsu
Check out the profiles of the Future 100 winners at www.future100.co.uk




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