Business Start-up Programme

DGH offers professional guidance to ambitious Dorset pre-starts, start-ups, micro-businesses and SME’s looking to grow.We inspire economic growth in Dorset by reaching and improving local businesses by delivering expert knowledge, with shared experience and learning.

Dorset Growth Hub

Thought about starting your own business?

Bournemouth University

Are you a Bournemouth University student or graduate and thinking of starting a business?Then register for a place on the BU Business Start-up Programme. The course is hosted at the BU campus by our friendly Business Growth Consultants and is jam packed full of useful, actionable content to get your business idea moving forward.Can I attend?<ul><li>I am an BU student or graduate</li><li>I have a Dorset postcode</li></ul> Why should I attend?When you’re starting in business it’s important that you get the basics right. This comprehensive 2-day workshop will provide information and guidance to help deal with the key issues that are going to be fundamental to setting up and succeeding in business. They are delivered by experienced start-up Business Growth Consultants – real business people who will give you the opportunity to ask questions and invite discussion. The workshops are provided for people planning on starting a business and those who have no previous experience of running a business.Tuesday 8th November10.00 – 16.00<ul><li>Researching Your Business</li><li>Planning and Setting Up Your Business</li><li>Marketing Your Business</li></ul>Wednesday 9th November10.00 – 16.00<ul><li>Business Finance</li><li>Digital Tools</li><li>Individual Business Planning</li></ul> What will I learn?Researching Your Business<ul><li>How to take a step back, before spending any money or time, and really focus on the viability of your business idea</li><li>Identifying your potential customers, researching your market and analysing your competition</li></ul>Planning and setting up your Business<ul><li>Understand the necessity of writing a business plan and what to include</li><li>Evaluate the business strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats</li><li>Looking at how much money you will realistically need to start your business</li><li>Examine various sources of funding and finance for your business</li><li>Suppliers, pricing and insurance</li><li>Legal status</li></ul>Marketing Your Business<ul><li>Building your brand</li><li>Website basics</li><li>Marketing</li><li>Social media basics</li><li>Launch planning</li></ul>Business Finance<ul><li>Budgeting, cash flow and profit and loss</li></ul>Digital Tools<ul><li>Fiverr, Trello, Canva and more!</li></ul>Individual Business Planning<ul><li>Support from DGH</li><li>Present your plan to the group</li></ul>How to access this event:Register for a place on Eventbrite. For any further information or special requirements for course attendance, please contact Dorset Growth Hub:Tel – 03454 586 480 E-mail – info@dorsetgrowthhub.co.uk.

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