A free one-day Business Bootcamp guided more than 20 budding entrepreneurs from the Jewish community through the essential steps required to explore whether their ideas and passions could become viable businesses.
Hosted by Work Avenue – the community’s leading employment and business support organisation – the day was created for anyone from Essex and beyond looking to start their own business, develop a side hustle to supplement current income, or just begin to explore the possibility of doing their own thing.
The Bootcamp was created for anyone looking to start their own business, develop a side hustle to supplement current income, or just begin to explore the possibility of doing their own thing. An array of exciting ideas and potential new businesses were discussed and scrutinised – covering leisure, fashion, catering, finance, importing, technology and more.
The day was led by Work Avenue’s Head of Business, Joanna Sadie, and Business Adviser, Kim Davidson, who praised the group’s energy, questions and insight.
Joanna said: “It was wonderful to have such a highly engaged group of people talking, asking questions and challenging each other – all working together to try and determine whether their business ideas were viable.”
Kim added: “The building was buzzing with a brilliant vibe and a real sense of momentum!”
Those in attendance praised the day as “invaluable”, “productive” and “hugely insightful”. Budding entrepreneur Robyn said: “Trying to do everything yourself can be daunting, so it’s amazing to have the support of Work Avenue to take the next step.”
Another attendee, Liam, said: “I learned a lot and now feel actually capable of evaluating a business idea properly, whereas previously I’ve always gone straight into building an app. The Bootcamp was very productive and conducive to getting my ideas challenged.”
Moshe – who is hoping to open a bar or coffee shop with an Israeli twist – added: “I really learned a lot, both from those leading the sessions and all the new people I met.”
Work Avenue is committed to helping people at every stage of their business journey. Free support on offer includes one-to-one advice meetings, as well as an ongoing programme of workshops, webinars and events. For details, visit www.theworkavenue.org.uk/business.
