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Grow Your Business Business Start-Up Course - March 2026

Business Start-Up Course - March 2026

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: Monday 30th March, Tuesday 31st March, Wednesday 1st April and Thursday 2nd April
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)

Day 1 - Ideas and Planning

  • Introductions
  • Pros and cons of self-employment
  • Considering business structures
  • A personal survival budget
  • Business planning
  • Cashflow
Book Day 1

Day 2 - Marketing the Business

  • An elevator pitch
  • Technical marketing jargon and models
  • Creating a brand
  • Website and social media platforms
  • Practical marketing ideas
Book Day 2

Day 3 - Record Keeping and Dealing with HMRC

  • Dealing with HMRC and jargon busting
  • Taxing the business
  • Considering incorporation (forming a Limited Company)
  • Keeping records and MTD
  • Allowable expenditure
Book Day 3

Day 4 - More Taxes and Considering Sustainability

  • Thinking about VAT
  • Employing staff and operating a PAYE scheme
  • Sustainability - a global picture
  • Carbon emissions and futureproofing the business
  • Course recap and questions
Book Day 4