Cool Ventures

11/06/2026

✨ Last week, we hosted another fantastic Co-Working Club at Roseberry Road Studios, bringing together local business owners, freelancers and entrepreneurs for a productive morning of focused work, collaboration and conversation.

These sessions are a great opportunity to step away from the home office, work alongside like-minded professionals and make valuable new connections.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us – it was wonderful to see the space buzzing with activity and support.

📸 Photo credit: EM Wilkinson Photography – thank you, Em, for capturing the event so beautifully.

10/06/2026

🤝 Networking Wednesday

Last week, we welcomed local business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals to our networking session at Keynsham Library.

These events are all about making meaningful connections, sharing ideas, discussing challenges and discovering opportunities to collaborate with others in the local business community.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us – it was fantastic to see so many conversations taking place and new connections being made.

Thank you to Holly Bell from Your Marketing Sidekick for your great talk on your top 5 marketing tips.

If you haven't joined us yet, why not come along to one of our upcoming networking events? We'd love to meet you!

09/06/2026

📢 We're delighted to welcome Andy Weeks to Team Cool Ventures!

Andy joins us as our new Community Engagement and Business Support Adviser, working with businesses and entrepreneurs across South Gloucestershire.

With extensive experience supporting small businesses and a passion for helping people turn ideas into action, Andy brings a wealth of knowledge, practical insight and enthusiasm to the role.

We're excited to have Andy on board and look forward to introducing him to the many businesses, partners and communities we work with.

Please join us in giving Andy a warm welcome! 👏

09/06/2026

📣 Looking to start or grow your business online?

This free online course is a great opportunity to learn how to promote your business using digital marketing tools and techniques. Whether you're just getting started or looking to improve your online presence, you'll gain practical insights to help your business succeed.

📅 Starting this Thursday morning

Contact Sam to book your place and get involved!

FREE online course starting this Thursday morning, to help you explore running and advertising your own business using online marketing tools. Contact Sam to book your place

04/06/2026

🎨 Want to create professional marketing materials without hiring a designer?

Join our FREE Canva Workshop and learn how to create eye-catching graphics, social media posts, flyers and promotional materials that help your business stand out.

Whether you're completely new to Canva or looking to improve your skills, this practical session will give you the confidence to design high-quality content for your business.

📅 16 June 2026
⏰ 10am–1pm
💻 Online
💷 Fully funded

Perfect for business owners, entrepreneurs and anyone responsible for marketing their organisation.

Book your place today via the link in the comments.

03/06/2026

🚨 Very limited places remaining! 🚨

Calling all South Gloucestershire businesses 📢

If you're looking to overcome challenges, gain clarity and grow with confidence, now is the time to join the South Glos Thrive Programme.

Through fully funded expert support, you'll have access to tailored guidance designed to help your business move forward and achieve its goals.

✔️ Overcome challenges
✔️ Gain clarity
✔️ Grow with confidence

Places are filling fast, so don't miss your chance to benefit from this funded support.

📞 08000 418 293
📧 [email protected]

03/06/2026

🤝 Networking Wednesday

We're keeping it simple this week.

What's the best piece of business advice you've ever received?

It could be something a mentor told you, a lesson you learned the hard way, or a tip that's helped you grow your business.

Share it in the comments 👇

You never know — your advice could be exactly what another business owner needs to hear today.

28/05/2026

📣 Calling all B&NES businesses!

The B&NES Thrive & Grow Programme is back — with a refreshed webpage and even more support for local businesses ready to take the next step 🚀

Whether you’re looking to grow with confidence, gain clarity on your next move or access expert support tailored to your business, this fully funded programme is designed to help you move forward.

✔️ Expert-led 1-2-1 support
✔️ Practical workshops & events
✔️ Opportunities to connect with other businesses
✔️ Tailored guidance to help your business thrive

If you’re based in Bath & North East Somerset and ready to grow your business, now is the perfect time to get involved 🌱

Find out more and apply via the link in the comments.

28/05/2026

Are you looking to make meaningful business connections for your business but don’t know where to start?

Our fully funded LinkedIn for Business: How to Connect, Engage and Grow workshop will show you how to get the best out of LinkedIn and use it more effectively for your business 🚀

Join Holly Bell from Your Marketing Sidekick for practical tips on:
🔹 Building valuable connections
🔹 Increasing engagement
🔹 Growing your visibility online
🔹 Making LinkedIn work for your business goals

📅 Thursday 11th June
🕙 10am–1pm
📍 The Park Centre, Kingswood

Spaces are limited — book your place today via the link in the comments!

27/05/2026

It’s Networking Wednesday 👟

This week, we’re looking ahead to our June Netwalking session — networking with a difference! In collaboration with The Hr Dept (Bristol) Ltd, we’ll be taking conversations outdoors for a relaxed walk, fresh air and meaningful business connections.

Sometimes the best ideas happen away from the desk 🌿

Would you join a networking walk? Let us know below 👇