Cool Ventures

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

We’re excited to be hosting our fully funded June Co-working Club at The Forge & Fern in Staple Hill!Join us in a quiet ...
16/06/2025

We’re excited to be hosting our fully funded June Co-working Club at The Forge & Fern in Staple Hill!

Join us in a quiet space reserved just for us — perfect for getting work done, connecting with other local business owners, and discovering what business support is available to you.

And yes, your favourite hot or cold drink is on us ☕🍹

Because what’s more motivating than good coffee and great company? 😊

Spaces are limited – book yours now: https://bit.ly/4088fyN

Fully funded by the UK Government for small business owners (including freelancers and sole traders) from South Gloucestershire and Bath & North East Somerset.

Does anyone here want to learn how to use Canva for graphic design?Join our fully funded workshop and discover how to cr...
12/06/2025

Does anyone here want to learn how to use Canva for graphic design?
Join our fully funded workshop and discover how to create eye-catching visuals for your business — no prior design experience needed!

🗓️ 18th June, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Online)

Learn step-by-step techniques that make graphic design easy and fun.

👉 Book your place now: https://bit.ly/44cVHbY

This workshop is fully funded by the UK Government for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire.


Just a few snaps from our recent small business networking events!This is one of our favourite parts of the programme — ...
11/06/2025

Just a few snaps from our recent small business networking events!
This is one of our favourite parts of the programme — it's always brilliant to see so many of you coming along, making meaningful connections, and supporting one another. 💬🤝

Join us at one of our upcoming events:
• Midsomer Norton – 25th June, 10am
• Staple Hill Co-working Club – 25th June, 10am
• Cadbury Heath – 16th July, 10am
• Keynsham – 4th September, 10am

🎟️ Grab your free place today: https://bit.ly/3Q2v4zq

All events are fully funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

🚀 Want your website to rank higher on Google? Our fully funded “HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR WEBSITE’S RANKING ON GOOGLE” worksho...
10/06/2025

🚀 Want your website to rank higher on Google?

Our fully funded “HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR WEBSITE’S RANKING ON GOOGLE” workshop is one of the top-rated sessions in our programme!

If you’re keen to understand how search engines work and discover simple, practical steps to optimise your website, this workshop is for you.

⭐ Here’s what previous attendees had to say:

🗣️ ''Really good coach, explaining things in a really informative and interesting way.”

🗣️ “I found it very useful for learning more about SEO, with practical tips and real-life examples using participants’ websites.”

🗣️ “Lots of tips for improving SEO, plus plenty of useful links and resources.”

📅 12th June | 10am – 1pm | Online

Delivered by our friendly and insightful website expert, Ben Kinnaird from Rather Inventive.

👉 Book your free place today: https://tinyurl.com/3zs6enwn

This workshop is fully funded for businesses and sole traders in South Gloucestershire and Bath & North East Somerset, thanks to the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

🚨 We still haven't found the right person – could it be you? We're hiring!We're looking for a part-time (28 hrs/week) Bu...
09/06/2025

🚨 We still haven't found the right person – could it be you? We're hiring!
We're looking for a part-time (28 hrs/week) Business Support and Community Engagement Officer to join our team in Bath & North East Somerset.

If you're passionate about supporting local residents and small business owners to start and grow their businesses, this could be the perfect role for you.

How to apply:

Email us your CV and a cover letter explaining:

* The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role

* How your values align with ours

This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, dedicated team that’s making a real difference in the community. 🌟

👉 Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/4jAq3uj

Loving what you do isn’t just a dream – it can be your reality. 💡🚀 Thinking about starting a business? Our fully funded ...
05/06/2025

Loving what you do isn’t just a dream – it can be your reality. 💡
🚀 Thinking about starting a business? Our fully funded workshops will guide you step-by-step through launching and growing your own venture.

If you’re a resident of South Gloucestershire or Bath & North East Somerset, this free support is for you.

📲 Find out more and sign up here: https://coolventures.co.uk/starting-a-business/

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

We're so grateful to Lexus Bristol in Patchway for letting us use their beautiful event space to host our South Gloucest...
05/06/2025

We're so grateful to Lexus Bristol in Patchway for letting us use their beautiful event space to host our South Gloucestershire Small Business Networking event! 🙌✨

We laughed, saw some amazing connections being made, and even learned how to save a life with the press of a defibrillator button ❤️‍🩹 Incredible!

Thank you to everyone who came along and made it such a brilliant morning.

And yes... in this pic, our lovely colleagues Amy & Laura got a little cheeky posing with the shiny new Lexus cars 😄🚗

We look forward to seeing you all at the next one. Our next event is the 16th of July at The Coronation Community Centre, Cadbury Heath.

Book your place: https://tinyurl.com/yc45zxvk

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

📉 Struggling with sales this summer?Join our expert-led, fully funded workshops to boost your business skills – from Ins...
03/06/2025

📉 Struggling with sales this summer?
Join our expert-led, fully funded workshops to boost your business skills – from Instagram, LinkedIn and Canva to improving your Google rankings.

🌍 We're also running Carbon Accounting 101 – ideal if you want to understand your business’s environmental impact and take steps towards sustainability.

Our workshops are completely free for small businesses and residents in South Gloucestershire and Bath & North East Somerset.

Happening this June – book your place today:
👉 https://coolventures.co.uk/workshops

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



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

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