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How to Start a Business: Free online workshop
Event details
Virtual
Free event
Past dates
- Fri Aug 26th 2022 | 11:00 am till 3:00 pm
A free online business training workshop which will explain and guide you through the process of starting your own successful business
Hosted via Zoom, this live online 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 within a dynamic day of learning from the comfort of you own home.
Morning – First Steps to Starting Up
Get the essentials right – Firstly we 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
Afternoon – Writing a Business Plan & Financial Forecast
- Learn how to put together a professional and investment-ready business plan and financial forecast for your new business. We will cover:
- Writing a focused and engaging executive summary
- Understanding and communicate what your USP is
- How to calculate our Start-Up costs
- How to estimate our predicated sales
- Managing your cash-flow
- Understanding Profit & Loss Account and tax liabilities
With limited spaces, book your free place today on Eventbrite in just a few clicks. You will then receive an invitation to the Zoom event via e-mail the day prior to the workshop.