New Year, New Venture: Are You Ready to Start Your Own Business?

Are you ready to start your own business?

Have you been considering starting your own business? Do you want to turn your hobby into a business?

Small businesses help the economy grow and as a Shropshire based start-up your chances of success are high. As a county we have one of the most successful start up rates in the UK

Starting a new business is an exciting prospect but can be daunting too, as there are so many things to consider.

This full-day workshop can help you take the first steps and will guide you through the ‘essentials’ of starting your own business!

Delivered in partnership with The British Business Bank and our start-up support specialists this is an opportunity not to be missed.

The workshop will take you through these ‘start-up’ essentials.

• Starting my own business – what makes a successful business? Do I have the skills, enthusiasm and passion?
• Choosing the right business structure affects how much tax you pay, raising funds, how much paper work is needed etc. So choosing the right balance of legal protections and benefits is key.
• Creating a business model, mission and vision, the importance of strategy (business, technology, sales and marketing), capacity and capability.
• What is a cashflow? How does it work? How can I fund my start up business?
• Who are my customers? Where are they? The basics of marketing and market research?
• Support available through the Shropshire Growth Hub

Who is it for?

Anyone considering starting up their own business in Shropshire.