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Hosted by Manchester Startups
A free online webinar for founders growing a side hustle while working full-time, covering time management, legal protection and sustainable growth. Taking place on Thursday 22 October 2026, 5:00–6:00pm UK time, this Manchester Startups session offers practical guidance for making meaningful progress on a business without leaving your job, risking your career or burning out. The attendee-only joining link will be provided through Meetup. What you’ll learn - How to structure a startup so it can run smoothly alongside full-time employment - Legal considerations when building and scaling a side business - Productivity techniques for founders with limited time and energy - Ways to attract investors and pursue growth before quitting your day job The webinar includes a live discussion and Q&A with Michael Buckworth, founder of startup-focused law firm Buckworths and author of Built on Rock, an entrepreneur’s legal guide to startup success. Attendees can bring their own side-hustle questions and receive actionable legal and business guidance. This session is aimed at founders balancing a startup with employment, side-hustle entrepreneurs preparing to grow, and anyone seeking a more manageable way to combine work, life and startup ambitions. A free first chapter of Built on Rock is also available from the host. Register for this free online webinar
