From idea to launch plan — all in a single day

This intensive, hands-on workshop is designed to take you from “I have an idea” to “I have a validated plan and I’m ready to execute.” One focused day of practical education, guided exercises, and peer feedback. You’ll leave with tangible outputs you can act on immediately — not just notes from a lecture.

In Person + Online Full Day (9am–5pm) Small Groups

PushPals Business Launch Workshop where aspiring founders build their business plan in one day

Duration

1 Day (9am–5pm)

Format

In Person + Online

Group Size

Max 20 per session

Includes

All Materials + Community Access

“In one day, you’ll make more real progress on your business than most people make in six months of thinking about it.”

Your day at a glance

Eight hours of focused, practical sessions. Every block builds on the last — by 5pm you’ll have a complete plan you can execute.

09:00

Welcome & your starting point

Meet your fellow participants and facilitator. Set your personal goals for the day, share your business idea with the group, and get into the right mindset for a day of focused progress.

09:30

Session 1: Idea validation & customer discovery

Clarify your business idea and articulate why it matters. Learn practical validation techniques to confirm real demand exists. Identify your ideal customer, map their pain points, and define your unique value proposition. Exercise: Complete a customer profile and problem-solution fit canvas.

11:00

Break

Recharge and connect with other participants over refreshments.

11:15

Session 2: Business model & revenue design

Apply the Business Building Blueprint to your idea. Map out your revenue model, pricing strategy, cost structure, and key unit economics. Understand the numbers that matter and how to build a business that makes financial sense from day one. Exercise: Complete your Business Model Canvas.

12:30

Networking lunch

Share progress, swap ideas, and build connections with the group. Some of the best insights come from conversations over lunch.

13:30

Session 3: Marketing & first customers

Develop a practical customer acquisition strategy tailored to your business. We cover organic growth tactics, social media, content marketing, partnerships, and scrappy approaches that work with limited budgets. Exercise: Map your first-customer acquisition plan.

15:00

Break

A short break before the final sessions.

15:15

Session 4: Launch roadmap & practical setup

Build a concrete, week-by-week launch plan. Cover the practical steps: registering your business, setting up finances, building your minimum viable product, and preparing to sell. Exercise: Create your 90-day launch roadmap with specific dates and milestones.

16:15

Pitch practice & peer feedback

Practise pitching your business to the room in a supportive environment. Get live feedback from your peers and facilitator to sharpen your message, identify blind spots, and build confidence in articulating your vision.

16:45

Wrap-up & next steps

Review everything you’ve built today. Set accountability goals, exchange contact details with your peers, and learn about ongoing support through PushPals programmes including the Startup Launch Cohort.

What you’ll walk away with

One day, five tangible outputs you can build on immediately.

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Validated business idea

You’ll know whether your idea has real potential and what to adjust if it doesn’t. No more guessing — you’ll have evidence-based confidence in your concept.

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Complete business model

A filled-out Business Model Canvas covering your value proposition, revenue streams, cost structure, customer segments, and channels. The financial backbone of your business.

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90-day launch roadmap

A week-by-week plan covering everything from business registration to first sale. Clear actions, realistic timelines, and specific milestones so you know exactly what to do on Monday morning.

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Customer acquisition plan

A practical strategy for finding and converting your first paying customers, using tactics that match your budget and your market.

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Founder connections

You’ll spend the day alongside fellow aspiring founders. Many workshop alumni stay in touch and support each other long after the day ends.

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PushPals community access

Join the PushPals community of founders for ongoing peer support, resources, and networking beyond the workshop.

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Workshop materials pack

All templates, canvases, and frameworks used during the day are yours to keep. Refer back to them as you execute your plan.

Is this workshop right for you?

This is for you if…

You have a business idea and want to validate it properly before investing time and money
You’re a career changer who wants a clear plan before leaving your job
You’ve been thinking about starting a business for a while but need structure and a push to actually do it
You’re building a side project and want to treat it like a real business
You want honest feedback on your idea from people who aren’t family or friends

This probably isn’t for you if…

You’re already running a business and looking for growth strategies (see Growing Businesses)
You’re looking for investment or fundraising advice
You want theoretical education rather than practical, hands-on work

What workshop participants say

“I came in with a half-baked idea and left with a complete business model, a launch plan, and — honestly — a completely different level of confidence. The exercises forced me to think through things I’d been avoiding for months.”

Olivia H.

Workshop Participant · Launched an online tutoring platform

“What I valued most was the pitch practice. Having to explain my business to other people and getting honest, constructive feedback was worth the entire day. I rewrote my value proposition during the break and it’s been my anchor ever since.”

Daniel F.

Workshop Participant · Building a sustainable packaging startup

“I’ve read dozens of business books but never actually did the work. This workshop forced me to sit down and build everything in a single day. The 90-day roadmap was a game-changer — I knew exactly what to do on Monday morning.”

Asha P.

Workshop Participant · Now running a personal finance coaching business

Upcoming workshops

Dates and availability for our next Business Launch Workshops.

Date	Format	Location	Status	Action
Saturday 9 May 2026	Online (Zoom)	Virtual	Open	Register Interest
Saturday 13 June 2026	In Person	London (venue TBC)	Upcoming	Notify Me
Saturday 11 July 2026	Online (Zoom)	Virtual	Upcoming	Notify Me

Pricing and full details will be confirmed when dates are announced. Register your interest to be first in line.

Ready for the next level?

The workshop gives you a plan. The Startup Launch Cohort helps you execute it. Four weeks of guided, group-based support to take your plan and turn it into a launched business. Workshop graduates get priority enrolment.

Explore the Startup Launch Cohort →

Frequently asked questions

Yes, having at least a rough idea will help you get the most out of the day. The workshop is designed to take an idea and build it into a validated plan — so you need something to work with. It doesn’t have to be polished. If you’re not sure if your idea is ready, attend our free monthly webinar first.

Each session builds on the previous one, so attending the full day is strongly recommended. If you need to arrive late or leave early, please let us know in advance and we’ll do our best to accommodate you — but the full experience is what delivers the best results.

No. The workshop is a live, interactive, hands-on experience. The exercises, peer feedback, and group discussions are what make it valuable — they can’t be replicated in a recording. You’ll receive all the templates and frameworks to keep.

Bring a laptop or tablet (for online attendees, that’s your participation device). A notebook and pen for quick notes. Your business idea and any research you’ve done so far. An open mind and willingness to share and receive honest feedback. We provide all templates and materials digitally.

For in-person workshops, light refreshments are provided throughout the day and a networking lunch is included. For online workshops, we schedule a lunch break so you can step away and recharge.

We offer a full refund if you cancel at least 7 days before the workshop date. Cancellations within 7 days can be transferred to a future date. If you attend the workshop and don’t find it valuable, contact us — we’ll make it right.

Book your spot on the next workshop

One day could be the difference between thinking about starting a business and actually doing it. Register your interest for the next available date.

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