Cool Ventures

We had a great time at the Bath & North East Somerset Business Show 2025 last week! Thank you Bath and North East Somerset Council and West of England Combined Authority for sharing the stand with us. It’s evident that everyone involved is truly passionate about supporting local businesses 🙌

Design with Canva for Beginners - fully funded workshop

🎨 Want to create eye-catching marketing content for your business? Join our fully funded ''HOW TO DESIGN WITH CANVA FOR BEGINNERS'' workshop. You will learn how to create professional-looking visuals—no design experience is needed! Perfect for micro business owners, sole traders, and aspiring entrepreneurs, this session will help you: ✅ Navigate Canva with confidence ✅ Design social media posts, flyers, and marketing materials ✅ Save time with templates and branding tools Date/Time: 4th March, 6 pm - 9 pm 📍 Online Book your place today: https://tinyurl.com/2u56ppzn Fully funded for small businesses and residents of South Gloucestershire and Bath & North East Somerset, thanks to UK government funding. #canvadesign #CanvaTemplates #canvatips @followers

🎉 We had a fantastic networking session yesterday! 🙏 Thank you to everyone who attended and to Lisa Yelland for her inspirational speech on Redefining Sales. 💡👏 We wanted to show you what a typical networking event with Cool Ventures looks like. If you’re nervous 😅 and don’t know what to expect, now you do! 😊 Our free networking events are perfect for entrepreneurs looking to expand their connections and get advice from other business owners facing similar scenarios 📅 If you’re interested in joining one of our networking events and experiencing it firsthand, click the link to book a date: 👉 https://tinyurl.com/yc65rfkf 📍 Funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. @followers #Networking #businessnetworking #BathSomerset #southgloucestershire

Let’s talk about running a business! We get it—being a woman in business is exciting, but it comes with its own unique challenges. Whether it’s juggling roles, dealing with the gender gap, or feeling like you’re tackling it all alone, we’re here to help change that. Our ✨Peer Networks for Female Business Owners✨ is a supportive space where you can share experiences, find solutions, and grow together. Whether you're just starting out or already facing the ups and downs, let’s face them head-on—TOGETHER💪 Starting 23rd January, the programme features 5 flexible sessions, with a mix of in-person and Zoom meetings. 📲 Find out more and book your spot here: https://tinyurl.com/ycx4sjtx This fully funded programme is available to small business owners from Bath & North East Somerset, thanks to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Let’s build something amazing—see you there! 👩‍💼✨ #BathSomerset #worktogether #growyourbusiness #FemaleEntrepreneurs #femaleempowermentmovement #keynsham #midsomernorton

Free Beginners Guide to Social Media Marketing webinar (16th Jan 6pm)

Feeling overwhelmed by social media promotion? 😬 Not sure where to start or how to move forward? This free workshop is perfect for you! You'll get loads of practical tips to boost your business visibility and feel more confident talking about what you do💪 Here's what participants said about our last session: "The workshop is very informative and friendly" 😊 "I've learned a lot and will be implementing very soon" 🚀 "Well worth the time, very knowledgeable and friendly" 👍 📅Join us on 16th January at 6 PM: https://tinyurl.com/eyszck8t This workshop is free for small businesses, sole traders, start-ups, and residents of South Gloucestershire and Bath & North East Somerset who want to start a business. Funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

With Christmas just around the corner 🎄, we’ve put together a collection of our amazing clients—small business owners—who offer the perfect gifts and unique presents 🎁 We know it’s easy to shop on Amazon or other big retailers, but why not consider buying one or two locally produced gifts? It really makes a difference and will bring a smile to your loved ones' faces—these are gifts that are truly special. Take a look at what they have in store! @source_ceramics @lisaslocalart_bristol_uk @bathclassicalmassage @thewoolcellar @happy.hare.2020 @keynshamcoffeeco @castlecraftsgifts @bathaquaglassshop #christmasshopping #shoplocal #supportlocal #bristolbusiness #bathuk #bathsomerset

Such a great networking event in Keynsham last Friday! 🎉 We had a full house of amazing business owners sharing ideas, connecting, and supporting one another.  We know how hard stepping out of your comfort zones can be, so a huge thank you to everyone who attended and participated. 🙌 A special thanks to Adele Jones of Swig Finance for her insightful talk on funding, finance, and preparing for successful loan applications.  And a big round of applause 👏 to everyone who did the 60-second pitches! #networkingevent #networking #bathsomerset #bathuk #keynsham #connectandgrow #entrepreneurlife

🌟 Join our free Keynsham Small Business Networking event this Friday! 🌟 Now is the time to be making valuable connections! With 29 businesses already signed up, don’t miss your chance to connect with other local business owners. Perfect for: 🤝 Meeting other local business owners to connect & collaborate 📣 Sharing and listening to inspiring stories 🔍 Finding out about funded business support Date: 8th Nov 2024 Time: 10am – 12pm 🔗 Book Here: https://tinyurl.com/2fmu97sy This is your chance to showcase your business — remember to bring your business cards, flyers, and promotional details. 💼Fully funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. #keynsham #bathbusiness #bathsomerset #businessnetworking

Networking

As the year is nearly coming to an end, our free networking events are the perfect opportunity for you to make valuable connections ready for 2025! 🤝✨ They are ideal for business owners looking to make relevant connections and learn more from other small businesses. Available dates: 📅 Keynsham Networking - 8th Nov, 10am (Keynsham Library) 📅 Thornbury Networking (only a few places left!) - 13th Nov, 10am (The Chantry Community & Arts Centre) 👉 Book your place: https://bit.ly/3Q2v4zq Fully funded by the UK government for all residents from South Gloucestershire (including North Bristol) and Bath & North East Somerset. #freenetworking #bathbusiness #southgloucestershire #keynsham #thornbury #bristolbusiness #NetworkingEvent

The nights might be getting longer, but our fully funded workshops are still shining bright with inspiration and practical tips to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality! 💡✨ Join us for the STARTING IN BUSINESS evening webinar and get the guidance you need to take that first step toward self-employment. 🗓 Date: 13th November ⏰ Time: 6 pm - 9 pm Ready to get started? 👉 https://bit.ly/4h7JYzW Fully funded by the UK government for all residents from South Gloucestershire (including North Bristol) and Bath & North East Somerset. #businessidea #entrepreneur #startup #StartYourBusiness #newbusiness

We have been reflecting on the feedback given by you all. 🌟 It has been amazing to see the impact our workshops and trainers have on your businesses! We feel so lucky to work with our incredible trainers who bring so much knowledge and expertise. 🙌 Thank you all for trusting us to help you start & grow your business! #bathlife #southglocestershire #Gratitude #grateful #bristolbusiness #bathsomerset

Ever thought about becoming B Corp certified? 🌍💼 Certified B Corps outperform the market, attract top talent and showcase strong ethics and values—benefiting People, Planet, and Profit. Join our fully funded bootcamp to guide your company through the B Corp assessment. Get weekly insights and support to measure and improve your social and environmental impact. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4deE3qu This program starts on September 18th and ends on December 18th. It's fully funded for all small businesses based in South Gloucestershire and Bath & North East Somerset. Funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Invest Bristol & Bath Invest in B&NES West of England Combined Authority #bcorp #bcorpcertified #planet