Starting a New Business? The Essential Tips for the New Start-up

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Have you had a big business idea but don’t know how to get it up and running and make money from it?

BIPC, Crawley Library

Setting up a new venture can be exciting but daunting too, especially when it feels like you’re expected to know everything and there aren’t any humans around to ask.Have you tried Googling the answers to your questions but been overwhelmed by the number of (often conflicting) results?In this in-person session, Ian and Suzie from <a href="https://www.newboldology.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Newboldology Ltd</a>, will walk you through the key elements to consider right from the initial idea through to launch and trading. Whether you think it’s time to go it alone post-Covid; setting up a side-hustle or you long to ditch your corporate job for something more flexible and you’re not sure where to start, Suzie and Ian will provide guidance and reassurance for anyone starting their entrepreneurial journey.The workshop will take place at BIPC Local, Crawley Library on the 2nd floor.This session will cover:<ul><li>The steps needed before you launch your product or service</li><li>The importance of a business plan and how to create one</li><li>Ways to finance your new venture</li><li>Overheads to consider</li><li>Marketing considerations</li><li>How to look after yourself during the process</li></ul>Our speakersHusband-and-wife team Ian and Suzie Newbold; Directors and Business Growth Specialists at <a href="https://www.newboldology.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Newboldology Ltd</a>, which specialises in providing personal and friendly mentoring, action planning and marketing guidance for start-ups and micro business owners. Following their own individual corporate careers, they set up Newboldology three and a half years ago and having learnt from their mistakes will make sure you don’t have to! Their clients come from all walks of life including finance, healthcare, construction, hair and beauty, travel and engineering so they have a good oversight of how business plans can be applied to different industries.FAQsWhat is your refund policy?The majority of our events are free, but places are limited and events are usually oversubscribed. Please give two working days’ notice via email for a refund (if applicable) or if you can't attend the session.Can I attend if I'm not a member of the library?Absolutely! Any Sussex based business/ person with a business idea is welcome. Though we always recommend <a href="https://brighton-hove.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/WPAC/JOIN" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">joining the library</a> as it's free and will make accessing our databases, books and publications much easier. How can I find out about any news &amp; upcoming events?So glad you asked - <a href="https://mailchi.mp/dada427b4620/bipcbtnhove" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">we have a newsletter</a>! You can also follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/BIPCBtnHove" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Twitter </a>and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-ip-centre-brighton-hove/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn </a>for the latest goings-on. Increase your chances of business successThe <a href="https://new.brighton-hove.gov.uk/libraries-leisure-and-arts/libraries/help-start-protect-and-grow-business" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Business &amp; IP Centre Sussex</a> supports people to start, protect and grow their businesses. Come and access our free market research and intellectual property databases and take part in our regular programme of workshops and events.We are here to support anyone in Sussex with a business idea or SME - whether in East Sussex, West Sussex or Brighton &amp; Hove. Not your region? Find your local BIPC here to find out how they can help you: <a href="https://www.bl.uk/business-and-ip-centre/national-network" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.bl.uk/business-and-ip-centre/national-network</a>