Topics discussed as outlined below:

• The importance of preparing a business plan i.e. start-up costs, running costs, business revenue.
• Advantages and disadvantages of being self employed.
• The five main reasons why businesses fail.
• Sources of finance e.g. grants, Microfinance, bank loans etc.

This is a highly interactive, participant focused workshop and as a result of attending participants will have a clearer picture of how to proceed with their business idea.