Later Creator® Advance
Our most comprehensive level programme is designed for those looking to experience the benefits of learning with others, in a structured way and over a longer timeframe.
This isn’t just training it’s a chance to connect with others on a similar journey. In small, supportive groups, led by expert facilitators, you’ll share experiences and ideas, learn essential skills, and develop the mindset you need to launch and grow your own business in today’s world.
What you'll learn
The live sessions begin with modules focused on building confidence and developing soft skills, helping you overcome age-related barriers. As the programme moves forward, you’ll gain practical tools and guidance designed to turn your business idea into a real, achievable plan.
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Module 1: Developing confidence and overcoming your inner critic
Learn simple tools to boost your confidence, quiet your inner critic, and believe in your abilities – especially if you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt or imposter feelings.
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Module 2: Managing stress and healthy living
Discover ways to manage stress, create healthy habits, and stay motivated. A strong mindset and good wellbeing are the foundations for long-term success.
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Module 3: Shaping your mindset
Understand the traits and thinking styles that define successful entrepreneurs. You’ll assess your own mindset and discover ways to strengthen it as you prepare to start your business.
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Module 4: Overcoming barriers and dealing with stigma
Practical strategies to tackle the unique challenges of later-life entrepreneurship, from age-related bias to financial hurdles—helping you stay confident, motivated, and resilient.
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Module 5: Acquiring and retaining customers
Learn how to find your ideal customers, communicate your offer with confidence, and build lasting relationships—while addressing concerns about selling to younger audiences.
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Module 6: Time to take action
Evaluate your idea, set SMART goals, and overcome procrastination. Then, create an Action Plan and turn fear of failure into fuel for progress.
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Module 7: What happens next?
Wrap up your journey with a message from Isabella, understand what’s required in a Business Plan, and explore support organisations to help turn your business goals into reality.
The support you'll get
In addition to the support you’ll get from your cohort of fellow participants, you’ll also be personally matched with an Experienced Enterprise Guide, someone who’s been there, done it, and truly gets what it takes to start and run a business.
Enterprise Guides
Our guides are entrepreneurs themselves, real people with years of hands-on experience launching and growing small businesses across a wide range of industries.
Your Enterprise Guide is more than a mentor, they are your sounding board, motivator and practical support as you take the first important steps to setting up a business. They will be by your side with advice that’s grounded, honest and tailored to you.
You’ll also get...
Access to the Entrepreneur Skills Index. Find out how good your business decisions are in just 15 minutes a week.
Start your business: Build your virtual venture with an investment of £50,000.
Make the calls: Face real-world business challenges that put your decision-making to the test.
Track your progress: Get clear, actionable insights with quick weekly analysis.
Explore and understand your key business decisions and financial trade-offs – without risking a penny of your own money.
Entrepreneur Skills
Index
Test your entrepreneurial skills with a fun, hands-on startup game—no risk, just real insights.
As you play, you’ll start to understand your unique entrepreneurial personality, and your Enterprise Guide will be there to help you make the most of what you learn.
At the end of the programme
You’ll finish with a renewed sense of confidence, a solid understanding of your entrepreneurial strengths, and a Level 3 Certificate in Entrepreneurship from the Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs (IOEE).
Throughout the journey, you’ll have gained valuable insights from your experienced Enterprise Guide, support that will help you take your first steps with clarity and direction.
You won’t be doing it alone. The small group format means you’ll have built genuine connections with people who understand your journey, who would become trusted contacts, collaborators, and even friends for life.
By the end you’ll be in a strong position to connect with a business support organisation, on your terms, to get help with:
- Writing a detailed business plan
- Creating a robust budget and seeking funding
- Developing a marketing plan
In short, you’ll be in the best possible place to start bringing your business idea to life, and make it something that lasts.