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Welcome to Corkscrew Startup School - Learn how to start a business and develop your creativity, initiative and leadership skills

The startup school for business beginners. Learn how to start a business and develop your creativity, initiative and leadership skills. Let’s start something amazing.

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I Want To…
Start A Business

The nine to five world isn’t right for me and I kind of like the idea of working for myself.
Read Eoghan’s Startup Story

I Want To…
Explore My Career Options

I’m just getting started in the world of work and I’m not ready to commit to a career path.
Read Stella’s Startup Story

I Want To…
Learn New Skills

I don’t feel like I’m progressing in my career and I want to try something new and interesting.
Read Steve’s Startup Story

Learn How To Start A Business On A Tailor-Made Retreat

Kickstart Your Career By Launching Your Own Business On Our *Screw Internships Startup Program

*Screw Internships Retreat

Forget the photocopying. Kickstart your career by learning how to launch your own business.

Exeter, UK & Dublin, Ireland

4 Week Retreat

International Program

Find Your New Retirement Direction On Our *Screw Retirement Learning Retreat

*Screw Retirement Retreat

Don’t slow down, just change direction. Learn something new with a *Screw Retirement Retreat.

Devon, UK

7 Days / 7 Nights

Intended Ages 50+

Be Your Own Boss On Our *Screw Work Startup Program

*Screw Work Retreat

Had enough of your boss? Why not Start a home based business and work for yourself.

Exeter, UK

3 Days / 2 Nights

Intended Ages 18+

Join One Of Our Startup Short Courses

Start A Retirement Business On Our *Screw Retirement Startup Program

*Screw Retirement Course

Not ready to play boules? Start a retirement business and keep doing what you love.

Exeter, UK

1 Week, Full Time

Intended Ages 50+

Or Get Started By Learning Business Online

Watch Lesson 1: Creating A Focused Foundation

Lesson 1: Creating A Focused Foundation

Identify your profit plan and find your business sweet spot – combine your passions and talents to create something that people really want.

Watch Lesson 1: Creating A Focused Foundation

Watch Lesson 2: Finding Best Fit, Awesome Customers

Lesson 2: Finding Best Fit, Awesome Customers

Understand what drives your customers, create your Ideal Customer Avatar (ICA) and make a lasting emotional connection.

Watch Lesson 2: Finding Best Fit, Awesome Customers

Watch Lesson 3: Test, Test And Test Again!

Lesson 3: Test, Test And Test Again!

Test your ideas without spending any money. Discover what your customers really want from your business and work out how to give it to them.

Watch Lesson 3: Test, Test And Test Again!