IDEA TO START
TRANSFORM IDEAS INTO ACTIONABLE PLANS
Are you at the ideation or early business stage? This course provides practical, step-by-step guidance to validate ideas, build a strong foundation for a business and attract initial customers.
Foundation Building | Actionable Plans | Practical Guidance | Support
Overview
This 90-minute online course is designed for individuals at the ideation or early business stage, helping them transform ideas into actionable plans. It is broken into three modules, focusing on validation, foundation building, and customer acquisition, with practical tools and resources. This course provides practical, step-by-step guidance to validate ideas, build a strong foundation for a business and attract initial customers—all within a flexible, accessible and supportive learning environment designed to inspire confidence and unlock entrepreneurial potential.
Course Structure
3 x Modules (90 mins of video content) containing
3 x 10-minute chapters within each module
4 x business operations templates
1 x social media marketing playbook
9 x resources (these will be the actual ‘worksheets’)
Mission
Empower curious individuals who have an idea and are searching for ways to transition away from traditional employment to explore turning this idea into uncapped income. Whether they are wanting to navigate career transitions, de-risk their employment status, increase their income or live a more flexible life around family commitments, we will help them to understand how to take their idea(s) and turn them into a business.
ABOUT THE COURSE
OUTCOMES
By the end of the course, participants will:
Understand the viability of their business idea.
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Be equipped with foundational tools for business setup and operations.
Have actionable strategies to attract and engage their first customers.
SUPPORT THROUGH THE UPS & DOWNS
Entrepreneurship is a rollercoaster. I offer unwavering support through the highs and lows, providing encouragement and advice to keep you motivated and resilient.
GUIDANCE FROM LIVED EXPERIENCE
Benefit from my firsthand experience as a founder, and benefit from my scars gained from being the wingman to many CEOs. I'll share lessons learned, strategies that work, and pitfalls to avoid, giving you a competitive edge.
CURATED NETWORK OF TRUSTED PARTNERS
Access a network of pre-qualified, value-for-money service providers. From legal advice to marketing, you'll be introduced to trusted partners who can expedite your growth.
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"Working with Lucy is an absolute thrill! Her contagious energy and unstoppable drive to turn ambitious ideas into reality make her an incredible force to work with. With her sharp analytical mindset and logical problem-solving, she’s helped us cut through the noise and focus on creating a new product primed for rapid growth."
'Working with Lucy is an absolute blast! She very quickly understood our complex operating model and critical pathways and her work on our people strategy has been transformative. Lucy's analytical and logical approach to problem solving has enabled me to cut through the noise and focus on the core priorities of setting up a company for rapid growth and global expansion. There was a Space Forge before Lucy and a Space Forge after Lucy - we highly recommend her!'
'...During her time with us, Lucy supported the company through a number of challenges, including: A major trademark legal issue, massive growth in people and sales. A relocation of two offices into our new head quarters in Cardiff as well as a complete rename and rebrand. All of which was completed in Lucy’s methodical and organised way...If you want to add organsation, process and a clearly defined growth strategy to your company, then I would whole heartidly recommend Lucy Bulley to provide the necessary support and guidance."
"Lucy brings delivery-focussed project management skills and experience in abundance. However, what sets her apart is her ability to apply these with both the agility and sensitivity required in scaling businesses which rapidly changing priorities. Lucy is a motivator and mentor, aligning people with the focus, tools and processes required to deliver for the business. In addition to her wide ranging experience and network, Lucy combines the ability to challenge conventional wisdom whilst being a joy to work with."
“Lucy has been delivering bespoke business and enterprise lectures to our students for the last few years and her contributions have been invaluable. She has adapted seamlessly to working with university students and had a huge impact on student engagement and motivation. Many students have commended Lucy on her ability to build rapport and create a safe and inclusive learning environment in both large and small class settings. Not only does she go above and beyond to support and mentor students, but her unique experiences and interpersonal skills are undoubtedly inspiring the next generation of graduates and young entrepreneurs.”
