Build A Business: Business Basics - Getting Started

Build A Business: Business Basics - Getting Started

Build a Business is back with our new workshop on the nuts and bolts of getting started!

By Salford Community Libraries

Date and time

Thu, 23 May 2024 10:00 - 13:00 GMT+1

Location

Eccles Library

28 Barton Lane Eccles Salford M30 0TU United Kingdom

About this event

  • 3 hours

Join Wendy Breakell, entrepreneur and named one of the top 50 business advisors in the North West, for this three hour workshop covering the practicalities of starting and growing your business.

This workshop covers the essential ‘nuts and bolts’ of starting up and running a successful enterprise, including:

• Legal structures - self employed, limited company etc.

• Business planning & Business Model Canvas

• Start up Business models

• Costs, Cashflow, Finance and Tax

• Pricing

And more...….

PLEASE NOTE:
This workshop is part of our Build A Business in GM Libraries programme, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
To be eligible to attend this workshop you must either:

Own a small business (including sole traders and microbusinesses) OR
You are thinking of starting a business or have a business idea you want to develop.

You or your business also needs to have a postcode within one of the following Greater Manchester authorities:
Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Manchester, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford or Wigan.

Find out more at buildabusinessgm.org

If you have not already attended a Build a Business workshop,You will also be asked to fill in a short Build a Business registration form either in advance of the session or on the day.


Any queries, please contact Karen.yates@scll.co.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Workshop timings

This is a 3 hour workshop which takes place in person. We ask if possible ,to arrive promptly before the start of the session to make full use of the support available. There will be comfort breaks and refreshments available . Any queries, please contact Karen.yates@scll.co.uk

Bookings & Cancellations

These are fully funded programmes so only book if you will be able to attend, otherwise it uses up a space that somebody else could have benefitted from. If you can no longer attend ,please cancel your ticket . Any issues contact eccles.library@scll.co.uk or Karen.yates@scll.co.uk

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Have you always wanted to start your own business?

Or are already running one but need help to grow it?

Build A Business is aimed at small businesses, entrepreneurs and anyone thinking of starting their own business. It’s running across all 10 Greater Manchester authorities, offering tailored help to support new businesses.

From Artisan Baker to Zumba Instructor, we can help you with whatever the type of business you’re focusing on.

Library services in Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan each have their own small business Enterprise Officer and are delivering a wide range of workshops and services including information surgeries, digital support including selling online and 3D printing, business planning and pitching for business.

Get help launching your business and gaining the skills and confidence you need.