Classroom training

We can help turn your passion into your profession...
Have you ever thought of making money from your hobby? Or becoming self employed?
If you are interested in starting your own business we can help through our upcoming FREE training sessions.
Over the period of the course, you’ll:
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Refine your business idea
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Build your confidence
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Learn how to promote your business online
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Learn how to register, manage your finances, taxes and benefits
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Get support from your landlord.
Upcoming courses:
Click here to book onto one of our courses. Or for more information about the course please email us at increase@optivo.org.uk.
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Increase is an accessible programme. We're able to help with Digital Support. Get in touch to find out how we help meet your access needs. This course is co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund and Interreg FCE.
Success stories
Hear from some of the people who completed our business start up courses in these short videos...

Mamta:
Mamta attended one of our free business start up courses giving her the confidence to start her own business.
Watch her video here.

Catherine:
After attending one of our free business start up courses in Tunbridge Wells, Catherine was given the tools she needed to grow her businesses without spending any money!
Watch her video here.

Joe:
Attending our business start up course has given Joe the confidence to progress and move forward with his business while meeting different people with other types of businesses
Watch his video here.
You can watch more of our Increase VS Programme video content and case studies here on YouTube.
