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Start Your Own Business – Free 2-Day workshop

Event details

Free event

The Old Courthouse
Orsett Road Grays RM17 5DD

Multi-day
Past dates
  • Thu Feb 20th 2020 | 10:00 am till 3:00 pm
  • Fri Feb 21st 2020 | 10:00 am till 3:00 pm
The Old Courthouse

Orsett Road Grays RM17 5DD

A free business training workshop which will explain and guide you through the process of starting your own successful business

About this Event

This free two-day workshop will give you a full run down on the process of setting up your own business. Packed with practical tips and guidance, go from a novice to an expert with a dynamic two days of learning.

Day 1 – First Steps to Starting Up

Get the essentials right – Our first day will cover all the practical steps of how to start-up and register your own business.

Expect to learn:

  • How to assess business viability
  • How to register with HMRC
  • Different types of business structure
  • The legal side of naming your business
  • How to undertake market research
  • Small business funding
  • How to write a business plan

Day 2 – Marketing & Taxation

Our second day will build on the foundations from day 1, preparing you with practical knowledge in two key operational areas for a new business – marketing & business taxation.

Morning – Marketing

  • How to develop your brand / logo
  • Producing quality and engaging promotional material
  • An introduction to maximising your website presence (Search engine optimisation)
  • Social media for business
  • How to engage with the Press to promote your business

Afternoon – Taxation

  • The basics of taxation for business
  • Allowable and non-allowable expenses
  • How to complete a self-assessment return
  • Income tax vs Corporation tax
  • VAT – how does it work?
  • What is Making Tax Digital?

With limited spaces, book your free place today. Any queries, simply speak to the Nwes team on 01375 430003.

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