This in-person training session will help you understand the essential steps required to plan for your new business. It will guide you through the development of an effective, detailed Business Plan.

Building a successful business depends not only on providing a desirable product or service, but also on a deep understanding of your customers and why they might buy from you. We’ll help you to think about how to research your market, assess your competitors and developing a compelling plan to attract buyers. We’ll help you to think ahead, and understand how to increase your likelihood of success.

We will cover:

• The importance of fully understanding your target market.
• The need to identify your potential customers and their needs/desires.
• How to assess your competitors, and find ways to be different.
• The role of marketing in a successful business.
• An introduction to the main business formats.
• A basic overview of key tools to manage your business finances.
• The importance of understanding how much funding you’ll require to get started.
• Why a viable plan is essential, and how you can start planning.

Workshop outcomes:

After this training session you will understand the information that you’ll need to find out to start your unique new business, and then the next steps to take to plan ahead.

There will also be information on additional services from Business Gateway and details of other workshops which may be appropriate for you.

To book a place, click here.