Invest in Angus

A step-by-step guide to building your business plan
2024-06-19 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-06-27 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-22 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-19 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-18 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
New and established businesses will require a business plan for getting a loan, grant or just to consider the direction they wish to go in. This webinar will teach you what you need to include and how. We will walk you through what should be included within a business plan, how a business plan is used to improve your prospects for a loan or a grant, and how you can develop a business plan to meet your needs.
We will:

Provide a structure for a business plan
Review each section of what should be included within the business plan
Explain when and how to use a business plan
Explore the connections (and importance) between the words and the numbers
Look at how to identify and manage cashflow within the business planning process

Bookkeeping essentials
2024-06-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-29 10:00 - 12:00
This webinar is for those who are entering business for the first time or require an understanding of what is involved in financially managing a business, including basic bookkeeping, and creating a profit and loss account. You will also get an understanding of what expenses the business can claim and then how to fund your business. At the end of the session, you will receive a workbook on excel to help you manage and monitor costs and sales.
At the end of this session, you will be able to:

Implement basic bookkeeping skills across your business
Create a profit and loss account
Understand what expenses can and cannot be claimed
Use financial management to increase revenues and profits
Understand capital and revenue costs and how they are treated

How to start a business: The basics
2024-06-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-24 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-22 18:00 - 20:00 and 2 more dates
Whatever your reasons may be for considering being your own boss, we are here to support you and help you decide if this is the right path for you.
We will cover:

Personal finance
Planning – how much do you need to earn?
Researching your market – who your customers are, understanding your competition and what the trends are within your chosen field
Business structure – what are the core business structures? How to decide which is right for you and how to register as a business
Creating your start-up action plan – an outline
Marketing
Pricing
Naming the business
Basic bookkeeping
Forecasting
Financing, banking, insurance, and VAT
Tax

The Basics of Starting a Business
2024-07-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-05 10:00 - 12:00
This webinar will give you the information needed to build a start up action plan. The plan will enable you to consider which actions are relevant to your plan, start building a set of SMART Goals, give thought to business skills development and provide a clear path for steps to launch your business.
You will also learn about the key considerations when starting a business and what steps you will need to take from legal, financial and strategic standpoints.
By the end of the webinar, you will have the information required to start building an action plan and be confident about understanding the next steps.

From side-hustle to start-up
2024-08-21 12:30 - 13:30
Whether you’re running a small online shop, offering freelance services, or pursuing a passion project, the session aims to help give you the confidence you need to take the next step and transform your side gig into a full-time business.
Join us for an engaging, practical session where you’ll learn the essential steps to building out your side hustle and navigate the challenges of starting-up. Our expert speakers will share actionable insights on:

Strategies to build confidence
How to overcome a fear of failure
First steps to launching your start-up
Challenges in transitioning from side-hustle to start-up
Time management tips to balance your side hustle with other commitments

Who Should Attend:

Side hustlers ready to scale their projects into full-fledged businesses
Aspiring entrepreneurs looking for guidance on starting their journey
Anyone interested in monetising their skills or hobbies

Unplugged Montrose
2024-09-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Montrose Museum, Panmure Place, Montrose, DD10 8HF
What is it?
Open to everyone, CodeBase Unplugged is a networking and information session for those involved with or interested in tech startups. It will be a great opportunity to meet others in the local tech and business community and hear about the support for building tech startups offered by CodeBase through the Scottish Government’s Techscaler programme. We hope to see you there!
What can I expect?
This event will consist of casual networking with other attendees and CodeBase staff, as well as a short presentation about Techscaler and the support it offers for those wanting to build tech startups in Scotland. Feel free to come along whenever you’re able between 16:00 and 18:00, and we’ll aim to give the presentation when most attendees have arrived.
We’ll have tea, coffee and light catering available throughout the event.
When and where is it?
We’ll be running this event from 16:00 – 18:00 on Wednesday the 18th of September. It will be hosted by Montrose Museum, located on Panmure Place, Montrose, Angus, DD10 8HF.
The event will be running the gallery space at the back of the museum but a member of staff will be at the front desk by the main entrance to welcome you.
What is Techscaler?
Techscaler is a Scottish Government funded programme, delivered by CodeBase, and offers tailored support for everyone in Scotland who wants to build a startup, whether they are considering a career in startups or are developing, building and scaling an idea.
We offer Community and Member access to world-class education, a peer-led online and offline community, and flexible workspaces.
Techscaler membership is for any prospective or current startup founder, startup employees, or more broadly anyone who is involved in the Scottish tech ecosystem. Membership offers tailored support depending on your goals. When someone applies to become a Techscaler member, our team can direct applicants to the most suitable Techscaler support.
To find out more, watch this video on YouTube: What is Techscaler? And what does it mean for me and my region?
What is CodeBase?
CodeBase is a tech incubator, making startups accessible to everyone. Through building culture, community and education, we promote and support tech innovation.
We offer flexible and affordable hotdesking and office space, education programmes delivered by expert industry operators, and an offline and digital community where startup founders and staff can connect and help each other.
We are CodeBase. We believe in startups for everyone and the power of community.
We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our culture – from our spaces and events, to our education programmes and community. In whatever way you interact with the CodeBase community, we require you to treat everyone with respect, regardless of background or personal beliefs.

Young person’s guide to starting a business
2024-11-12 10:00 - 12:00
This webinar will provide you with information, direction and support on a range of topics, including:

Planning (before you start, & once you are up and running)

The personal benefits of working for yourself

How to make sure your idea is viable and sustainable

How to research your market and market your business

How to identify who your customers are

Staffing

Funding

How to register and set up – sole trader or a limited company
