How to start your own business and business planning
About this Event
Whether you’ve a side hustle idea, want to turn a hobby into an income or you’re ready to go into full-time self-employment, Flying Start is here to help you take that first step – with confidence.
Brought to you by the North East BIC, Flying Start is a monthly series of FREE live, workshops, designed for people in Sunderland who are curious about becoming their own boss.
We cover all the business basics in a supportive environment where you’ll meet others on the same journey and start building your business know-how and self-belief you need to make your ideas happen.
This first workshop in the Flying Start series is designed to give you a clear, realistic introduction to what being your own boss actually involves. It’s a relaxed session where you’ll explore the motivations, the fears, and the practical considerations of starting a business.
You’ll also learn how to identify if your idea is viable, what kind of support is available, and how to take the fear out of planning and turn your idea into a practical plan that works.
What you’ll learn
By the end of the workshop, you’ll know:
- Whether self-employment is the right fit for you and what’s involved
- How to explore your idea and bring it to life
- Basics of budgeting, start-up costs and legal structures
- How to use AI tools as a smart assistant for your early business tasks
- Learn how to structure and write your plan with confidence
- See how to plan for the future and prepare for common challenges
- Discover the building blocks for a successful plan
- How to use AI as a helpful assistant to shape parts of your plan – and understand its limitations
No jargon. No pressure. Just honest advice, friendly support, and everything you need to get things off to a successful start.
Where is it happening?
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