The Knowsley Small Business Network Development Session will take place on 18 November 2025, bringing together early-stage businesses from across the borough from sole traders to small teams of up to 5 staff.

This first event aims to create connections, gather feedback, and shape the future programme of small business support sessions planned for 2026. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet other local entrepreneurs, hear from Kini from Knowsley’s Business Growth Team on start-up support and resources (add here any other “guest speakers”), and take part in open discussions designed to identify what topics, formats, and activities would be most useful in future. The session will be relaxed and conversational, encouraging participants to share their experiences and ideas to help build a supportive and practical small business network across Knowsley.

Agenda & Timings:

• 9:30 AM: Arrival, coffee, and networking
• 9:45 AM: Welcome and overview from the Knowsley Business Growth Team
• 9:50 AM: “Starting and Growing in Knowsley” with Olivia and Kini
• 10:10 AM: Case Study from Start-Up- Made to be MUM
• 10:30 AM: Open discussion – shaping the 2026 programme
• 10:50 AM: Summary and next steps
• 11:00 AM: Close and informal networking