Business Start Up Workshop Programme

Are you thinking about starting a business?  Not sure where to start and who to ask your questions to?  Then look no further.  
 
Invest East Yorkshire, Business Support Services is pleased to offer a series of four workshops for individuals looking to start their own business.  Presented by Yorkshire in Business, the programme of workshops will start on Monday 4th November and run weekly on a Monday evening from 5.30pm to 7.30om, at our Bridlington Business Centre.  
 
Registering will allocate you a place at all four sessions.  Places are limited, so please only request a place if you can commit to all four dates.  
 
The topics covered will be as follows:
 
Monday 4th November – Is Business Right For Me?  
Looking at why you want to start your own business; if your business idea will work; writing a business plan; how much time is available to successfully run your business; and start up costs.  
 
Monday 11th November – Legalities of running a Business.
Looking at an overview of business structures; licences and business insurance; protecting yourself with contracts of works and customer T&C’s; legal requirements; and taking on staff.  
 
Monday 18th November – Understanding Business Finance.
Looking at how to finance your business; financial planning; and managing finances.  
 
Monday 25th November – Marketing & Sales.
Looking at your USP, customers and market; pricing, marketing, and selling; and premises or selling online.   
 
Each session will be two hours and refreshments will be provided.  Please note that after requesting a place, you will receive a registration form for Invest East Yorkshire, Business Support Services.  Ideally you will complete this before you attend the programme of workshops.