Founder series - Session One: Kickstarting Success

Founder Series: A three-part series for early-stage founders

Every great business starts with an idea, but what comes next determines its success. That’s why Duncan Cotterill and BDO have teamed up to bring you Founder Series, a series of three workshops designed to guide you through the business journey

Session One: Kickstarting Success

Are you in the early stages of building a business? Whether you're refining your concept, navigating your first few months, or strengthening your foundation, this first session is all about helping you launch with confidence.

You’ll hear from Duncan Cotterill Partner Kate Mitchell, Senior Associate Rachel Triplow, BDO National Advisory Leader and Advisory Partner Justin Martin and Advisory Associate Jonathan Wild as they share practical insights on what it really takes to set up a business for long-term success.

What to expect: 

• Legal basics — practical insights on compliance obligations corporate governance and intellectual property

• People, partners and protection — key agreements to have with employees, contractors and third parties to ensure sufficient oversight and control of the business as it grows

• Financial clarity and confidence — an overview of tax and budgetary considerations from first‑year setup to ongoing planning

This session is for aspiring founders, early-stage business owners, start-ups and curious minds ready to turn ideas into impact, with opportunities to connect and share ideas with fellow entrepreneurs