Business Start Up Course List 2013

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Module
2. How to research your business 3. How to market your business 4. How to manage your business 5. How to price your product 6. How to manage your business finances 7. How to stay in control of your business

Time
9:30-1:15 1:45-5:30 9:30-1:15 1:45-5:30 9:30-1:15 1:45-5:30

NEWPORT Jan
22nd 22nd 23rd 23rd 24th 24th

TORFAEN Jan
7th 7th 8th 8th 9th 9th

MERTHYR Jan
21st 21st 22nd 22nd 23rd 23rd

Module
2. How to research your business 3. How to market your business 4. How to manage your business 5. How to price your product 6. How to manage your business finances 7. How to stay in control of your business

Time
9:30-1:15 1:45-5:30 9:30-1:15 1:45-5:30 9:30-1:15 1:45-5:30

EBBW VALE Jan

16th 16th 17th 17th 18th 18th

CAERPHILLY Jan
29th 29th 30th 30th 31st 31st

COURSE LOCATIONS Newport - Orion Suite, Enterprise Way. NP20 2AQ Torfaen - Unit 6 Torfaen Business Centre, Panteg Way, New Inn. NP4 0LS Merthyr Tydfil - Flooks, 49 Pontmarlais. CF47 8UN Ebbw Vale - Taste of Enterprise, 1-4 Market Square. NP23 6HR Caerphilly - January Course Venue: Wales Tourist Information Centre, The Twyn. CF83 1JL Caerphilly - Tredomen Business & Technology Centre, Tredomen Park, Hengoed. CF28 7FN
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Business Start Up Course List 2013

BUSINESS START UP COURSES What will I learn?
How to Research Your Market
Provides an introduction to the marketing process Outlines the key information you need to know about your customers Describes how to determine market size, and identify trends in the market place Identifies external influences in the market place and how they can affect a business Outlines the key information you need to know about your competitors Describes how to research your market using primary and secondary research methods

How to Market Your Business

Provides an overview of a marketing strategy Explains the concept of the four marketing Ps Determines how to set SMART marketing objectives Describes how to develop a product strategy Outlines how to set a price Describes how a product can be distributed Explains how to set a promotional plan Explains the selling process Considers the importance of customer care for your business

How to Manage Your Business

Provides the key information to help you prepare the operations section of a business plan Identifies the resources you will require to set up and run a business, namely; premises, equipment, supplies and people Provides information of systems and procedures Identifies the key factors that need to be taken into account in the production process Provides information on Health & Safety Introduces the concept of quality Provides information on environmental standards & sustainability Shows you how to complete a cash flow forecast Explains how to complete a profit and loss account Describes the different ways to forecast your sales Helps you prepare a projected cash flow forecast for your business Helps you prepare a projected profit and loss account for your business Identifies ratios and describes how they can benefit your business

How to Price Your Product

Explain your drawings and personal survival budget and how to calculate it Identifies the different types of business costs Explains the depreciation and how to calculate it Explains how to cost a service product Provides an overview of pricing and explains the different methods of pricing. Explains break even.

How To Manage Your Business Finances

How To Stay In Control Of Your Business

Highlights the importance of book keeping and gives you guidance on how to set up your systems Provides information on tax and outlines your obligations to HM Revenue and Customs Covers key information on self-assessment for tax and important dates for tax returns and tax payments Provides information on National Insurance Contributions Provides information on VAT and outlines your obligations to HM Revenue and Customs if you need to register for VAT Highlights your obligations under the PAYE system if you are employing people Considers the reasons for using an accountant when setting up and running a business

STARTING A BUSINESS / Running A Business / Skills & Training / Business Premises

For further information contact:

E: enterprise@centreforbusiness.co.uk /T: 0845 6002760