Got a business idea on the side? Or already running a small venture alongside your day job?
The Side Hustle Lab, delivered by Small Business Britain in partnership with eBay, is a free, six-week online programme designed to help you take that next step – whether that’s getting started, growing your sales, or turning your side hustle into something more sustainable.
With more people than ever exploring flexible ways of working, side hustles are fast becoming a key route into entrepreneurship across the UK, and this programme is designed to give you the tools, confidence and support to make it work.
What the Programme Covers
Through a series of short, practical online sessions, you’ll learn how to:
- Get your products in front of the right customers
- Price confidently and understand your profit
- Use AI and digital tools to save time
- Improve your customer experience
- Build systems to grow and scale your business
The programme also covers essential business fundamentals such as marketing, finance, operations and growth planning — all tailored to small and early-stage businesses.
What You’ll Gain
- A structured, step-by-step approach to growing your business
- Practical tools you can apply immediately
- Confidence to move from side income towards something bigger
- Access to a network of like-minded entrepreneurs
Each session is designed to fit around busy schedules, making it ideal for those balancing work, family and business ambitions.
Programme Details
🗓 6-week online programme
🕘 Weekly sessions (approx. 1 hour each)
💻 Delivered online
💷 Free to attend
Whether you’re testing an idea, building momentum, or ready to scale, the Side Hustle Lab offers a supportive and practical way to move forward.