Start Your Own Business - Free 2-Day workshop

Delivered and funded through the Backing Thurrock Business programme, this workshop is free to attend for anyone living or running a business in Thurrock.

This free two-day workshop will give you a full run down on the process of setting up your own business. Packed with practical tips and guidance, go from a novice to an expert with a dynamic two days of learning.

Day 1 - First Steps to Starting Up

Get the essentials right - Our first day will cover all the practical steps of how to start-up and register your own business. Expect to learn:

• How to assess business viability
• How to register with HMRC
• Different types of business structure
• The legal side of naming your business
• How to undertake market research
• Small business funding
• How to write a business plan

Day 2 - Marketing & Taxation

Our second day will build on the foundations from day 1, preparing you with practical knowledge in two key operational areas for a new business - marketing & business taxation.

Morning - Marketing

• How to develop your brand / logo
• Producing quality and engaging promotional material
• An introduction to maximising your website presence (Search engine optimisation)
• Social media for business
• How to engage with the Press to promote your business

Afternoon - Taxation

• The basics of taxation for business
• Allowable and non-allowable expenses
• How to complete a self-assessment return
• Income tax vs Corporation tax
• VAT - how does it work?
• What is Making Tax Digital?

With limited spaces, book your free place today on Eventbrite in just a few clicks. Any queries, simply speak to the Nwes team on 01375 430003.

Host or Publisher Nwes Property Services Limited