Join this structured six-session program designed to support you in becoming self-employed and successfully launching your own businesses.

This course encourages interaction, discussion and regular Q&A engagement.  It will run live on line over 6 weeks on Thursday 14, 21 & 28 May, 7, 11 & 18 June from 6pm to 9pm each evening. 

Course Content:-

• Developing a robust business plan
• Understanding start-up costs
• Managing finances through basic bookkeeping
• Gain practical knowledge of key business functions; purchases, sales & maintaining healthy cash flow
• Bank reconciliation
• Business registration & structure - sole trader / limited company
• Employing staff, managing wages
• Intellectual property
• Budgeting effectively, understanding VAT, and setting up a business bank account
• Marketing - market research, unique selling proposition & marketing plan