A series of workshops comprising a general and enjoyable awareness morning followed by 4 sessions on key topics are taking place at the Leith Business Hub at McDonald Road Library.
Start Up Awareness Seminar
Saturday 14 April 2012 10am – 12.30pm
If you are just thinking about, planning or even about to start your own business or become self employed you will benefit from attending this awareness session. Every session comprises of an introduction to Business Gateway; a short presentation on starting in business and an interview with a guest business person.
Start Up Workshop 1 – Marketing
Saturday 21 April 2012 10am – 1pm
Getting the marketing right for your business is crucial to its success. This workshop will help you to understand the things you need to consider for effective marketing
Start Workshop 2 – Business Planning
Saturday 28 April 2012 10am – 1pm
It is essential to have a realistic, working business plan when you’re starting up a business. This workshop will help you create a robust business plan.
Start Up Workshop 3 – Finance
Saturday 5 May 2012 10am – 1pm
Good financial management is essential. Learn to manage a profit and loss account, produce a cash-flow statement, understand the meaning of working capital, describe the main sources of finance and understand the different legal structures of business.
Start Up Workshop 4 – Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
Saturday 12 May 2012 10am – 1pm
Effective IT and ebusiness adoption can significantly help companies operate more effectively and take advantage of new opportunities that may otherwise not exist.
Booking is essential. To reserve a place call 0131 347 2820 or email bglothian@bgateway.com
For details of business workshops that we are running at other libraries see the Business Gateway website.