In-Person

Somers Town (Camden)

Start a business without money with our free in-person course at the Basil Jellicoe Hall

5 Sessions Now open

Camden, London

13th Jul — 17th Jul

Get everything you need to launch and grow the business you’ve always dreamed of.

Rebel Business is the ultimate course designed to help anyone launch a business or side hustle, no matter your schedule or experience

This isn't your typical business course...

Make Sales Quick

We get you selling fast, because clarity comes from action

Become an Experimenter

We start with mini experiments – quick ways to test your idea

No Funding Required

We don’t push you to take out loans. Start without going into debt

Bust Business Myths

We’ll prove that in 2026, it doesn’t take money to make money

Free for All

All sessions are free to attend, as we’ve been funded upfront

No Business Plans

When starting, we don’t waste time with lengthy business plans

What's coming up?

session 1

Mon 13th Jul 10:00am - 3:00pm

Choosing Your Idea

Discover How to Build a Business with No Money.

Focused path to choose the right idea and test it fast. Start with no money and no risk.

5 hrs

session 2

Tue 14th Jul 10:00am - 3:00pm

Finding Customers & Getting Noticed

What are you Selling? Who Are You Selling to?

Get clarity on your target customer and learn how to reach, pitch, and keep them.

5 hrs

session 3

Wed 15th Jul 10:00am - 3:00pm

Getting Online

Find the Marketing Message That Gets People Interested.

Use Websites and Social Media to build an online presence to get in front of your customer instantly.

3 hrs

session 4

Thu 16th Jul 10:00am - 3:00pm

Digital Tools & Artificial Intelligence

Tools to Save Time & Accelerate Your Business.

Get Rebel-approved digital tools that save time, grow your business, and are actually fun to use.

5 hrs

session 5

Fri 17th Jul 10:00am - 3:00pm

Tax & Legal

Setup & Accounting for Businesses Made Simple.

Understand the legal essentials so you can start your business with confidence.

5 hrs

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Meet your Rebel Trainer

Katie Coombes

Katie spent her early career in advertising before starting a business in 2003 with no money, no loan and no real idea what she was doing. Over the next 15 years, she built it into an award-winning events company with 15 staff and a £2.4 million turnover before selling the business in 2017. After a period of figuring out what came next, she rediscovered her purpose through training, mentoring and supporting entrepreneurs. Katie is a mother, a Manchester City fan, and believes in being straight-talking, well-mannered and having a good laugh. She doesn’t claim to have all the answers, but she’s learned a lot from the journey so far.

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The impact of a Rebel course

65,000+

Rebel attendees since 2012 in over 11 Countries

20%

of Rebel attendees make a sale during the course

70%

of Rebel attendees identify as female

Hear from Rebel Graduates

With over a decade of helping businesses launch, we’re confident you can build any business like a Rebel. Don’t just take our word for it, hear from those who have graduated from the course.

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Okay, but how is this all free?

The average cost of other business courses is £2,156 per person.
At The Rebel School, our courses are completely FREE.
No one has ever paid to attend a Rebel course.

Despite the reduced price tag, our course delivers increased outcomes in sales, confidence and skills.

We partner with incredible organisations that sponsor our courses.
This makes it possible for everyone to get involved with no barriers to entry.

Thank you to Places for People & DAC Beachcroft for sponsoring this course.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rebel

Can I join if I am unemployed?

Yes. The course can be a great way to explore self-employment, build confidence, and create new options for income.

Why do you run these courses for free?

We believe more people should have access to education and support, especially if money is a barrier. Our funded model lets us deliver practical help without charging participants course fees.

Who are these courses for?

Our courses are for people who want to start, test, or make a change in their lives. That includes complete beginners, people with a rough idea, people already trading, and people who just want to explore whether self-employment could work for them.

Is this course for complete beginners?

Yes. Many people join with no business background at all. We keep things practical, simple, and focused on action, not unnecessary jargon.

Are you selling something?

No. We are not here to pressure you into buying a programme at the end. Rebel exists to help people start and grow in a practical, honest, no-nonsense way. If we ever share extra opportunities or resources, there is no obligation attached.

Can I join if I am employed full-time?

Yes. Many people join while working. Rebel is designed to help you test ideas in the real world, often alongside your current job.

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