Free business school encourages Sheffield start-ups to launch despite Covid-19

Sheffield’s entrepreneurs of the future are being offered places on a free, acclaimed online workshop which aims to get them up and running, even in the face of restrictions.
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The PopUp Business School, run in partnership with Sheffield City Council and three major housing associations, is coming to the city between February 8-12.

The online course is aimed at everyone, from those with no cash or business experience to fledgling start-ups that need guidance to keep on track.

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PopUp’s events are led by successful entrepreneurs and professionals and include advice from those who have overcome the ups and downs of business life but then gone on to succeed.

Simon Paine, CEO of the PopUp Business SchoolSimon Paine, CEO of the PopUp Business School
Simon Paine, CEO of the PopUp Business School

Its events usually have close to 200 attendees, with many making sales, launching websites creating new businesses during the event.

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Simon Paine, PopUp Business School co-founder and CEO, says he wants to help Sheffield bounce back after a wretched year of restrictions and crises.

“We know Sheffield has been hit hard over the past year, with businesses closed and people being ill, or worse. But we want to tap into some of that inner Sheffield steel we know is still there, and help people regain control of their lives.”

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Paine says that it is both possible and desirable to start a business, even during the pandemic, and says COVID should not stop anyone from doing so.

“Now’s actually the best time to be starting up. Because, if you can make it work now, you’ll be perfectly placed when the world starts to open up again," he advises.

PopUp’s own business model was turned upside down last year as restrictions meant it could no longer provide in-person events.

“We had to move everything online after our entire business model was turned upside down by Covid-19. So we changed the way we work and have moved to online or hybrid events.“There are advantages with online events, the main one being that there’s no limit to the number of people who can attend.”

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Book a free place on the workshop by visiting https://events.popupbusinessschool.co.uk/SheffieldFebruary2021

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