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Cool Ventures

Cool Ventures provide free business support for businesses & residents based in South Glos and B&NES

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02/09/2026

Happy Networking Wednesday! 👀

This week, we're changing things up!

Can you describe your business without actually telling us what you do?

You could use:
🔹 3 emojis
🔹 3 words
🔹 3 objects
🔹 Or even a GIF!

Drop your clues in the comments and let the Cool Ventures community guess what you do.

Then reveal the answer and tell us a little more about your business!

Let's see how creative our network can get. 👇

28/08/2026

We have had a visitor in the office with us today! Happy Friday everyone.

Have a lovely bank holiday weekend 💚

26/08/2026

Happy Networking Wednesday!

Let's have a bit of fun this week with Would You Rather: Business Edition 👇

Which would you choose?

📱 Never have to post on social media again
OR
💻 Never have to update your website again?

💰 Have one amazing customer for life
OR
👥 Have 10 new customers every month?

📈 Double your turnover
OR
⏰ Cut your working hours in half?

Tell us your choices in the comments — and most importantly, tell us why!

Let's see what our Cool Ventures community would choose. 👀

21/08/2026

🚀 Ready to make your first year in business a success?

Join us for Surviving Your 1st Year, a practical workshop designed to help new business owners navigate the challenges of those crucial first 12 months.

You'll explore how to manage your time and priorities, attract and retain customers, manage your finances and build the resilience you need to keep moving forward.

📅 9 September
⏰ 10am–1pm
📍 The Studio, Bath
🎤 Delivered by Paul Neck from Business Doctors

If you're in your first year of business, this is a great opportunity to gain practical advice, learn from an experienced business growth expert and connect with other local business owners.

Book your free place via the link in the comments.

19/08/2026

Happy Networking Wednesday! 💚

Let's see what our business community is really thinking this week...

Finish one of these sentences in the comments:

💭 If I could give my business one thing right now, it would be…

🚀 The biggest lesson I've learned from running a business is…

😂 One thing nobody warned me about being self-employed is…

💡 The best piece of business advice I've ever received is…

🎯 By this time next year, I'd love my business to…

You can answer just one or all five!

Let's share the lessons, ambitions and realities behind running a small business — you might say something that another business owner really needs to hear.

Over to you… 👇

18/08/2026

🎨 Ready to get creative with Canva?

Join us on 20 August, 10am - 1pm for our practical Canva Workshop and learn how to create professional-looking marketing materials for your business, even if you're a complete beginner.

You'll learn how to use Canva with confidence and create eye-catching content to help your business stand out.

📅 20 August 2026
⏰ 10am - 1pm
💻 Online
FREE for eligible businesses and residents in B&NES and South Gloucestershire

Whether you want to create social media graphics, promotional materials or simply improve your design skills, this workshop is a great place to start.

Book your free place via the link in our bio.

13/08/2026

🎉 A big congratulations to Megan! 🎉

We're delighted to share that Megan has officially passed her apprenticeship! 👏💚

Over the course of her apprenticeship, Megan has developed a fantastic range of skills and has become an important part of the Cool Ventures team. Now, she's taken the next step in her journey and has been settling into her new role as our Marketing & Administration Executive.

It's been brilliant to see her grow in confidence, take on new responsibilities and become such a valued member of the team.

Well done, Megan – we're so proud of everything you've achieved so far, and we can't wait to see what comes next! 🚀💚

12/08/2026

Happy Networking Wednesday! 💚

Networking isn't just about telling people what you do — it's about finding the right people who can help you, collaborate with you or introduce you to your next opportunity.

So this week, let's try something different...

👇 Tell us what your business is looking for right now.

It could be:
🔹 A new supplier
🔹 A potential collaborator
🔹 Someone with a particular skill
🔹 New customers or referrals
🔹 Advice or expertise
🔹 A venue or event opportunity
🔹 Someone to help you take your business to the next level

Tell us what you need in the comments, along with a little about your business.

You never know who might be reading — the person who can help could be right here in our community! 👀

Let's see if we can make some introductions this Wednesday. 🤝💚

11/08/2026

We want to introduce you to the new Youth Trailblazer team, Eco-Connect!

Our next fantastic group of young people are starting their planning to raise money for their chosen charity, Off the Record Bath & NES

Please give the team a follow and see how they succeed on their journey.

P.s they need help naming their mascot!

05/08/2026

🤝 Happy Networking Wednesday!

Let's help each other make new connections this week. 💚

What's your business focusing on this month?

Whether you're launching a new product, preparing for an event, looking for new clients, or working on an exciting project, we'd love to hear about it!

Introduce your business in the comments and tell us:
✨ Your business name
✨ What you do
✨ What you're focusing on this month
✨ How people can support you (don't forget to include your website or social links!)

Take a look through the comments too—you might discover your next customer, collaborator or referral partner!

Address

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

Website

http://coolventures.co.uk/workshops

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