Starting A Business Course

Statistics show that nine out of 10 new businesses fail within the first five years. And the majority of those don’t make it more than two years.

There’s the bad news out of the way. But what happens to the rest?

These are the success stories.

Going it alone is not for everyone and it is certainly not for the faint-hearted.Luck, determination and business acumen all play a crucial part in the development of a successful business.

So is it for you?

Starting a business is tough, there is no hiding from that. Sitting at a laptop in a spare bedroom eagerly waiting for the phone to ring is a memory that will be familiar to all entrepreneurs.We are able to provide a forum of peers with whom you will be able to share ideas, discuss what works and equally as importantly what doesn’t work. Our course is designed to cover the following as well as leaving ample time for networking and questions:

Before you start

Considering starting up?
  • Finding and managing the money
  • How do i know if going it alone is for me?
  • Writing a comprehensive business plan
  • Can I compete with big multi-nationals / blue chips in my market
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    Forming and naming your business

  • Business names & structures / incorporating a company
  • Buying a business
  • Franchising : Pros and cons
  • The importance of domain names
  • Logo and website design
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    Your workplace

  • Choosing and setting up suitable business premises
  • Keeping the workplace safe and your employees healthy
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    Taxes, payroll & returns

  • How to deal with the dreaded tax issues
  • Taxes, records and returns - getting started
  • VAT
  • Income, Corporation and other business taxes
  • PAYE and National Insurance
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    Employing people

  • Becoming an employer for the first time
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    Managing your business

  • Sales and marketing
  • Advertising and marketing on a limited budget
  • Financial control, operations and transport
  • Options for securing finance / accounts
  • How to negotiate successfully with suppliers
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  • Having the right insurances in place
  • Contracts and suppliers
  • IT and e-commerce for start ups
  • Importing and exporting
  • Protecting your business & ideas
  • Choosing advisers and services
  • How to identify the early warning signs of failure
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    The future

  • What now?
  • Planning for the future
  • Preparing for sale : Never too early
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