Class / Workshop Description

An all-encompassing, broad brush sweep across new business start up. Everything you need to consider when starting a small business, from brand, name and design, to websites, social media, marketing, sales funnels, assets, copyright, contracts, staffing, offices, phones... we'll touch on everything. Should you be looking at getting funding? Should you start big, or start small? We'll go through all the options available to you, and how to make good decisions from the outset. And there's plenty of time available in each part of the class for everyone to raise their own questions, so we can tailor the information to you, your business and your goals. In this class we’ll cover: • What does starting a business mean? What forms can it take? • Ideation and business planning • Business naming • Brand planning • Getting registered with Companies House • Partnerships and business types • Getting set up with HMRC • Should you register for VAT? • Cashflow and financial planning • Sales Sales Sales • Product defining and identification • Marketing introduction • Social Media Marketing • Website creation – DIY and outsourcing • Marketing materials • Costs and expenses • Funding and business loans – right or wrong? • Pitfalls of business start ups (this is a long section!) • Discussion