Starting Your Business - a four week programme to give you the skills and knowledge to help you turn your business idea into a reality.

Starting Wednesday 22nd February 2023 and every Wednesday through to 15th March 2023

The aim of the workshops is to introduce you to the basics of how to start a business. It will look at business structures and how to register your business. The sessions will highlight the importance of business planning, costing and pricing, marketing and how to financially plan for your start up. On completion of the workshops you will have a strong foundation of which to bring your business idea into reality.

Please note: This course takes place each for four weeks in total . Sessions start at 10am and end at 1pm. You will need to register for and attend all four sessions (for maximum benefit and to complete the programme).

The Programme - session by session.

Wednesday 22nd Feb 2023: 10am- 1pm - Workshop 1

Introduction to Starting Your Business In this workshop we will introduce you to business planning, record keeping and the different types of business structures.

Wednesday 1st March 2023: 10am- 1pm - Workshop 2

Marketing

What are the 7 Ps of marketing and why are they important to the growth of your new business? Do you have a Unique Selling Point? It will also look at SWOT, market research, marketing and action planning.

Wednesday 8th March 2023: 10am- 1pm - Workshop 3

Introduction to financial planning Taking the fear out of business finance! We show you how to take the guesswork out of creating forecasts. We will also look at funding options for your Start-up.

Wednesday 15th March 2023: 10am- 1pm Workshop 4

Promotion and Sales You will look at promotional strategies for your business and how to sell your product or service. It will encourage you to know the importance of effective communication with your potential customers.

Business Support is available free of charge to all Torbay residents from all backgrounds with the aim of harnessing local entrepreneurial talent. It is fully funded by Torbay Council and the European Regional Development Fund.

TDA delivers practical, high quality business skills workshops covering everything you need to know about starting a successful business, 1:1 support and a complete online learning resource as well. Join our flexible, award-winning programme and gain support through every step of your business journey, from developing your idea to start up and beyond

*BEGINNING 22nd Feb 2023* Starting Your Business - a 4-week programme.

BEGINNING 22nd Feb 2023 Starting Your Business - a 4-week programme.