Starting your own Business - Online Event - Business Support & Advice

13 Oct 20 - 05 Nov 20

Are you thinking about becoming self-employed? Do you want to be your own boss?

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
£0

Shipley College is working with Airedale Enterprise to offer 4 FREE online workshops for people who want to start their own business.

They cover how to set up your own business and how to promote the business through digital marketing.

Session 1

Business structure – sole trader, limited company, partnership or limited liability partnership
Informing HMRC
Setting up a business account
Business insurance
Benefits of being self-employed
Disadvantages of being self-employed

Session 2

Keeping records and tax returns
Allowable expenses – travel, utilities, bills
Calculating your tax liability, personal allowance, basic rate tax
Introduction to bookkeeping
National insurance, VAT

Session 3

Getting your business online
Digital marketing strategies
Website options free or paid
Search engine optimisation
Email campaigns

Session 4

Getting your business online
Publish, integrate and boost posts on your Facebook account
Publish, integrate and boost post on your Instagram account
Online store / Sales Options

Please register your place(s) through Eventbrite or please call us on 01535 607775.

Trainer Andy Spencer

Andy is an experienced Company Owner/Director who has held senior positions including Managing Director and Sales and Marketing Director at UK based organizations primarily in ancillary equipment supply to the road transport industry. A strategic thinker, with the energy and drive to make things happen, he has managed sales teams and manufacturing facilities of differing sizes and has always worked hard to create a dynamic and enjoyable environment in which people can thrive. The businesses he has worked in have reflected a consistent record of growth and increased profitability.