Grow Your Business Business Start-Up Course - January 2027

Business Start-Up Course - January 2027

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

Turn Your Business Idea Into Reality

Thinking about starting your own business? Our four-day Business Start-up Course will help you build the knowledge, skills and confidence to take those first steps.

From developing your business idea and building your brand to understanding finances, tax, and record-keeping, you'll get practical guidance to help you start strong.

Everything You Need to Know Before You Start

Dates: Tuesday 26th January, 27th January, 28th January, 29th January
Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm 
Venue: Online
Price: £25 +VAT per day

Each session is booked and paid for separately, with payment required at the time of booking. Please note that bookings are non-refundable.

Who Is This Course For?

Whether you're exploring a business idea, preparing to launch or have recently started trading, this course is designed to help you understand the essentials of running your own business.

No previous business experience is required.

Hear From Someone Who's Been There

"I found the course very helpful and informative. Tony provided lots of useful information in an engaging and down to earth manner. I would recommend this course to anyone who is thinking of starting up their own business" Joanne


Have Questions Before You Book?

Want to know more before getting started? Our team is here to answer your questions and explain how this course can help you turn your business idea into reality.

Ask Us About the Start-Up Course

What You'll Learn Over Four Days

Our four practical sessions cover the key areas of starting and running a business, giving you the foundations to make informed decisions and move forward with confidence.

Day 1 - Ideas and Planning

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

Day 2 - Marketing the Business

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

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

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

Enquire About Our Business Start-up Course

Thinking about joining but have a few questions? Complete the short form below, and a member of our team will be in touch to explain how the course works, what you'll learn and how it can help you get your business off to a great start.

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