What’s On
The Business Hubs are the focal point of start-up activity in Rotherham.
RiDO deliver Rotherham’s start-up programme from the Business Hubs, providing one-to-one support and a range of workshops for businesses in the area. Workshops include a 3-module start-up course and a range of specialist sessions on key topics for early stage businesses.
There’s also a range of workshops for more established businesses and you can find out about other business related events.
In the news
Aquatics expert takes the plunge with help from Launchpad
15th September 2020
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Rotherham start-up Workplace Scientifics tackles occupational disease
8th September 2020
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Former Rotherham nurse links up with Launchpad
19th August 2020
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Matrix@Dinnington: Helping GRC Synergies raise international standards in the construction sector
18th August 2020
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RiDO provides creative space to transform a shelf stacker to a successful seamster
30th January 2020
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Aquatics expert takes the plunge with help from Launchpad
15th September 2020
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Rotherham start-up Workplace Scientifics tackles occupational disease
8th September 2020
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Former Rotherham nurse links up with Launchpad
19th August 2020
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Matrix@Dinnington: Helping GRC Synergies raise international standards in the construction sector
18th August 2020
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RiDO provides creative space to transform a shelf stacker to a successful seamster
30th January 2020
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Routemaster: Former bus driver pioneers new distribution start-up with help from Launchpad programme
30th January 2020
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Recruitment specialist set to double workforce after engineering significant growth plans
22nd January 2020
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Events & Workshops
Create with Canva (online)
23rd May 2022, 06:00pm — 09:00pm
Online
This 3 hour online session will help you become familiar with using Canva to improve the image of your business.
New business workshop module 3 (online)
25th May 2022, 06:00pm — 08:00pm
Online
The third workshop in our start-up programme, we’ll look at what your business needs to do behind the scenes to make your business work and understand your finances.
New business workshop module 1 (Face to Face)
7th Jun 2022, 10:30am — 02:30pm
Rotherham Library, Riverside House, Main St, Rotherham S60 1AE
The first workshop in our start-up programme, we’ll talk about your products, services, customers and competitors so you can build your business on strong foundations.
LinkedIn workshop – building profiles and business networks (online)
8th Jun 2022, 06:00pm — 09:00pm
Online
Learn how LinkedIn can be used to develop your professional network and grow your business.
New business workshop module 2 (online)
15th Jun 2022, 06:00pm — 08:00pm
Online
The second workshop in our start-up programme, we’ll look at developing a marketing and sales strategy to help you do business with new customers.
Basic bookkeeping and cloud accountancy workshop
16th Jun 2022, 01:00pm — 04:00pm
Fusion at Magna Business Centre, S60 1FE
Managing your business finances is an essential for the success of any business. This is an opportunity to hear the basics from a professional accountant and learn about software that can help.
Getting started with your marketing strategy and branding
20th Jun 2022, 06:00pm — 09:00pm
Fusion at Magna Business Centre, S60 1FE
This workshop will help you get to grips with the marketing and promotion of your business.
New business workshop module 3 (online)
22nd Jun 2022, 06:00pm — 08:00pm
Online
The third workshop in our start-up programme, we’ll look at what your business needs to do behind the scenes to make your business work and understand your finances.
Social media for business (online)
27th Jun 2022, 06:00pm — 09:00pm
Online
Raise the profile of your business and showcase your products or services by tapping into the ever-evolving world of social media.
Advanced social media workshop
4th Jul 2022, 06:00pm — 09:00pm
Online
Develop your social media presence to increase sales through content management and customer engagement.
New business workshop module 1 (Face to Face)
5th Jul 2022, 10:30am — 02:30pm
Rotherham Library, Riverside House, Main St, Rotherham S60 1AE
The first workshop in our start-up programme, we’ll talk about your products, services, customers and competitors so you can build your business on strong foundations.
New business workshop module 2 (online)
13th Jul 2022, 06:00pm — 08:00pm
Online
The second workshop in our start-up programme, we’ll look at developing a marketing and sales strategy to help you do business with new customers.
Social media content creation
13th Jul 2022, 10:00am — 01:00pm
Fusion Business Centre, S60 1FE
Develop an effective content plan to promote your business to engage with new and existing customers.
New business workshop module 3 (online)
20th Jul 2022, 06:00pm — 08:00pm
Online
The third workshop in our start-up programme, we’ll look at what your business needs to do behind the scenes to make your business work and understand your finances.
Getting your business started online
28th Jul 2022, 06:00pm — 08:00pm
Online
Getting your business online is more important than ever. This workshop takes you through the basics to help get you there.