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Elstree Film Studios - Training Courses - Starting Your Own Business

Learn how to give your business a firm foundation and increase its chance of survival in a competitive marketplace with 21st Century New Media's course 'Starting Your Own Business'.

Have you got a great idea? A passion to make it on your own? Starting up a business need not be a chore. We will show you how to turn your ideas into a working business through the basic principles of quality of service, quality of product and value for money. Enthusiasm can cloud the harsh realities of the business world so we will also focus on managing profitability and providing best practice to ensure a steady cash-flow - managing money is vital to your success.

Beginning with an examination of the viability of your idea and following through to the launch of your business and beyond we will take you through the necessary steps, from market research through to paperwork, that will give your new venture a flying start.

'Starting Your Own Business' will provide the information you need to ensure your business gets the best start in life. Packed with practical advice, from defining your target markets to marketing, branding and advertising, we will provide you with constructive guidance that you can use in the real world.

Duration: 1 day.

Prerequisites: Just the enthusiasm to succeed.

Location: 21st Century New Media Ltd (Production Offices), Elstree Film Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1JG. [Click here for a map]

Times: 10.00am to 4.30pm. For security reasons, further details are only provided upon booking.

Courseware: The book which accompanies this course is posted to you upon payment confirmation.

Accommodation & Transport: Details of local accomodation and transport can be found here.

Further assistance: Our FAQ help page contains the answers to many popular questions. Alternatively please call 0844 844 2428 to arrange to speak to our training manager.

COURSE CONTENT

Have a business idea, but now what?

  • Is it unique?
  • Can it be profitable?
  • Basic market research
  • How to write your own business plan

Choosing a legal entity for your business

  • Sole trader
  • Partnership
  • Limited liability partnership
  • Private limited company
  • Public limited company
  • Charity

Bankers, solicitors and accountants

  • Do you need them?
  • How to choose an adviser
  • Why a good adviser will make a difference

Income and Expenses

  • Keep every bit of paper and file it!
  • Bookkeeping and recording of items
  • Tax bills save up for them!

Branding

  • Stationery
  • Domains & websites
  • Brochures


5-20% discount if you book for more than one delegate!
Further discounts are available when booking multiple courses,
Please call our training secretary on 0844 844 2428.

Starting Your Own Business Training Courses
Date Days Total (Excl VAT)  
August 2009
8/8/09 1 250
October 2009
3/10/09 1 250


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