Business Start-Up Course - July 2025

Name: A Digital
Address: Suite 3 Unit 2 Meadowbank Business Park, Shap Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6NY, United Kingdom
Telephone: 01539 720877
Price range: $$$

Join this upcoming business start-up course to learn all you need to succeed in business!

Our business start-up courses give you an in-depth understanding of everything you need to know to start your own business. This four day course will equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary for success.

Dates: Tuesday 15th July, Wednesday 16th July, Thursday 17th July and Friday 18th July 2025
Time: 9:30am to 12.30pm
Venue: Online
Price: £25 +VAT per day

(Due to high levels of drop out, we now need to starting charging for this course. Each day will be charged at £25 +VAT which will be non-refundable, payment will need to be made when booking)

One – Introduction to Self-Employment and Business Planning Issues Introductions

What is self-employment and what does it mean?
Why do it? Pros, cons and characteristics
Different business structures – which is best for you?
Can you afford it? – Your survival budget
Creating a business plan? Who / what is it for? E.g. raising finance, guide for the owner
Financial projections - What are they and how to calculate the numbers?

Book Day 1

Day Two - Marketing, Social Media, Promoting your business Where to start?

Help! Where do I start? Theoretical models
What am I selling?
Defining customers and competitors (who/ where/ when)
Recognising and developing your USP Creating a Brand
How to build your brand – consistency is key!
Marketing v Selling - Advertising v PR Websites and social media
Creating an e-marketing strategy social media and websites
Data protection issues and GDPR The ‘how’ of marketing
The human side of marketing - networking, presentation and events

Book Day 2

Day Three – Taxation, Bookkeeping, and MTD

The self-assessment process
Taxation rates, registration, deadlines and payment dates
Taxation of the limited company.
What is bookkeeping? - Why do it and what are the basics
The impact of Making Tax Digital on businesses
Options for bookkeeping including – manual, computerised, desktop and the cloud
The difference between revenue and capital expenditure including allowable expenses and capital allowances
Dealing with personal costs e.g. Cars, home, joint costs
Introduction to VAT and PAYE

Book Day 3