Cool Ventures

Cool Ventures Cool Ventures provide free business support for businesses & residents based in South Glos and B&NES
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Ah, our strategy & leadership adviser, Paul, is always full of motivation tips! And it’s true — “The plan is simply an i...
03/07/2025

Ah, our strategy & leadership adviser, Paul, is always full of motivation tips! And it’s true — “The plan is simply an idea unless we implement it.”

Getting started can be the hardest part, but once you take that first step, momentum builds 💡💪

Have you heard of the countdown method? 5-4-3-2-1 — get it done and take that first step!

This snap is from our insightful Leadership & Strategy workshop yesterday in Bath — a great session packed with fresh thinking, honest reflections, and lightbulb moments.

We have the location of our next fully funded South Glos Small Biz Networking event! 🤝 Join us at The Coronation Communi...
02/07/2025

We have the location of our next fully funded South Glos Small Biz Networking event! 🤝

Join us at The Coronation Community Centre in Cadbury Heath for a session filled with business advice and meaningful connections.

If you are a small business in South Gloucestershire or the surrounding areas looking to branch out in the business community, our fully funded networking is for you. 🌱

📅 Date: 16th July, 10am – 12pm
📍 Location: The Coronation Community Centre, Cadbury Heath

Book your place: https://bit.ly/3Q2v4zq

This session is fully funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Are you struggling to get started with social media marketing for your business? Join us for the first session of our re...
01/07/2025

Are you struggling to get started with social media marketing for your business?

Join us for the first session of our refreshed, fully funded workshop with marketing expert Holly Bell from Your Marketing Sidekick, to master social media, create impactful content & grow your audience confidently.

Date: 16th July, 6pm – 9pm. Online

To book a place, follow the link in the comments.

This workshop is completely free for small businesses, sole traders and aspiring entrepreneurs from South Gloucestershire and Bath & North East Somerset.

Fully funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.



Who doesn’t love a free tool that actually saves you time?✨Whether it’s sorting out the little day-to-day tasks or helpi...
26/06/2025

Who doesn’t love a free tool that actually saves you time?✨
Whether it’s sorting out the little day-to-day tasks or helping you think bigger and plan smarter, AI can make a real difference – and you don’t need to be techy to use it.

We’re running a fully funded, beginner-friendly workshop to show you how to get started:

🧠 AI for Small Business Owners: A Beginner’s Time-Saving Guide
Tuesday 8th July, 10am – 1pm, online

You’ll walk away with practical ideas and simple tools you can start using straight away.

It’s completely free for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in South Gloucestershire and Bath & North East Somerset.

👉 Book your place via the link in the comments.

🚀 Are you ready to make your business dream a reality? Our fully funded business start-up programme has the workshops y...
25/06/2025

🚀 Are you ready to make your business dream a reality?

Our fully funded business start-up programme has the workshops you need to get started on your business journey.

What's on offer:

✅ Starting in Business
✅ How to Write a Successful Business Plan
✅ Essential Finance for New Businesses

To find out more about the programme or book your place, follow the link in the comments.

This programme is fully funded for residents and Start-Ups of South Gloucestershire and Bath and North East Somerset.

Funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

One of the loveliest conversations we've had recently was with our long-term client Paul Elliott, founder of the . 😊✨Pa...
25/06/2025

One of the loveliest conversations we've had recently was with our long-term client Paul Elliott, founder of the . 😊✨

Paul has been accessing our support for years now through a range of programmes — and during our recent catch-up, he described our business support as a PICNIC BASKET,🧺🥪🍇 full of useful tools and tasty insights that small business owners like him can pick from as and when they need them.

We loved this analogy – because that’s exactly what we aim to offer: a well-stocked, ever-helpful basket of support, tailored to your business journey.

Keep an eye out for Paul’s case study – coming soon!

Our fully funded expert-led summer workshops are here! ☀️ Sharpen your skills in social media marketing, finance, market...
24/06/2025

Our fully funded expert-led summer workshops are here! ☀️
Sharpen your skills in social media marketing, finance, marketing strategy, Canva, and discover how AI can boost your small business — all designed for small and micro businesses in South Gloucestershire and Bath & North East Somerset.

👀 Check out the full schedule and book your spot: coolventures.co.uk/training/workshops
💼 Funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.


We had a fantastic time at our LinkedIn workshop last week in Bath — even with a sunny twist! After a slight hiccup at ...
23/06/2025

We had a fantastic time at our LinkedIn workshop last week in Bath — even with a sunny twist!

After a slight hiccup at the start, Sue came to the rescue with ice lollies and a fan to help everyone cool off. 😅

Despite the heat, we had a great turnout and truly appreciated everyone who chose to join us instead of basking in the sun!

A big thank you to Holly from Your Marketing Sidekick for delivering such a valuable and practical session, and to Sandy for staying cool under pressure and helping the day run smoothly.

Carbon reporting is becoming a must-have for SMEs. But where do you start? Join our fully funded ‘’CARBON ACCOUNTING 101...
19/06/2025

Carbon reporting is becoming a must-have for SMEs. But where do you start?

Join our fully funded ‘’CARBON ACCOUNTING 101’’ workshop and learn how to measure, reduce, and report your carbon footprint with confidence – no prior knowledge needed.

We’ll cover the basics in plain English, show you how carbon accounting can benefit your business, and give you practical steps you can take right away.

📅 26th June 2025, 10am – 11am
Online workshop

✅ Simple. Practical. Designed for small businesses.

👉 Book your free place: https://tinyurl.com/yrjvad7v

Fully funded for small business owners from Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire thanks to the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund.

👋 We’ve noticed a few new faces join us recently – hello and welcome! 💬 Time for a quick reintroduction… At Cool Ventur...
18/06/2025

👋 We’ve noticed a few new faces join us recently – hello and welcome! 💬
Time for a quick reintroduction…

At Cool Ventures, we’re here to help make your business dreams a reality. We run practical workshops and offer expert 1-to-1 support from 20+ amazing business associates.

Sue, our inspiring Managing Director, started Cool Ventures in 2011 with Roger Wilkins. Since his retirement, she’s continued to grow and shape the business into what it is today.

Next came Laura, our creative Events and Marketing Manager, then Sandy, our super organised Operations Manager.

Jackie keeps us running smoothly with her brilliant admin skills, while Amy supports local businesses as our friendly South Gloucestershire Outreach Adviser.

And last but not least – Megan, our enthusiastic Marketing & Admin Apprentice, bringing fresh energy to the team!

We’re always evolving to give small businesses the support they need to thrive.

✨ Tell us about your business in the comments – we’d love to connect!

P.S. In the picture (from right to left): Sue, Laura, Amy, Sandy, Jackie & Megan.

Looking for friendly networking opportunities? Our fully funded networking sessions are designed to help you create mean...
18/06/2025

Looking for friendly networking opportunities? Our fully funded networking sessions are designed to help you create meaningful connections across the local business community — without the awkwardness.

The next sessions will be at The Hollies, Midsomer Norton, on the 25th of June and in Keynsham on the 4th of September.

Join us and meet other local business owners from across Bath and North East Somerset and build the connections you have been looking for.

🔗 Book now: https://bit.ly/3Q2v4zq

This event is fully funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Midsomer Norton Community Trust

Social media marketing is one of the biggest headaches for many of our clients — and we get it! It can feel overwhelming...
17/06/2025

Social media marketing is one of the biggest headaches for many of our clients — and we get it! It can feel overwhelming, but the key is to keep learning and keep going. 💪

Last week’s ‘’How to Create Great Social Media Marketing Content’’ workshop in Bath was packed with practical tips, up-to-date advice, and straightforward strategies you can actually use.

Big thanks to our brilliant trainer Holly Bell from Your Marketing Sidekick, 🙌 and to everyone who came along — great to see so much enthusiasm in the room! 👏

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7 High Street
Chipping Sodbury
BS376BA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

01225 580850

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