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The Basics of Starting a Business
2024-11-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-06 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
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.

How to start a business: The basics
2024-11-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-22 10:00 - 12:00
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

Bookkeeping essentials
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

Young person’s guide to starting a business
2024-11-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-26 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

A step-by-step guide to building your business plan
2024-11-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-25 14:00 - 16:00
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

Business Support – Drop In Sessions (Carnoustie Library)
2024-12-16 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-01-20 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Carnoustie Library, 21 High Street, Carnoustie, DD7 6AN
The Business Gateway team will be at Carnoustie Library to offer expert advice and support for all your business questions.
Drop in and speak to us, or use the book now button and a member of the team will be in touch to book an appointment.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow business, our advisers are here for you every step of the way.

How To Develop a Brand For Your Business
2024-12-20 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-01-14 14:00 - 15:30
Your brand does not just mean which name or logo you choose, it is so much more. Getting your brand right and following the correct process is essential for any new business owner. This bootcamp is designed for those people who are either pre-start or at the very early-stage of running their own business.
We’ll look at the principles of branding and the 5 key elements to each brand. We will guide you through each step and give you tools and templates that will help you on your brand journey.
Agenda:
• Understanding the difference between a brand and a logo
• The 5 key elements of a brand
• Your brand position
• Your brand promise
• Your brand values
• Your brand story
• Brand Associations
• Next steps for you

Business Support – Drop In Sessions (Monifieth Library)
2025-01-13 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Monifieth Library, 48 High Street, Monifieth, DD5 4AE
The Business Gateway team will be at Monifieth Library to offer expert advice and support for all your business questions.
Drop in and speak to us, or use the book now button and a member of the team will be in touch to book an appointment.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow business, our advisers are here for you every step of the way.

Business Support – Drop In Sessions (Kirriemuir Library)
2025-01-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Kirriemuir Library, 28 Reform Street, Kirriemuir, DD8 4BS
The Business Gateway team will be at Kirriemuir Library to offer expert advice and support for all your business questions.
Drop in and speak to us, or use the book now button and a member of the team will be in touch to book an appointment.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow business, our advisers are here for you every step of the way.

Startup Essentials: What to Know Before Diving into Your Business Adventure
2025-02-19 12:00 - 13:30
Have you started the new year excited to take your business idea forward but are feeling overwhelmed about where to start and what’s involved?
Join us for an informal interactive session where GrowBiz Enterprise Facilitators, Jenny Lyall and Ang Laurie will provide you with an insight into what self-employment could look like for you, the things you need to consider and how you can go about getting started right now!
Be inspired by Jenny and Ang, both small business owners themselves. They understand the challenges involved in taking the first steps towards turning your business dreams into reality.
The session will include:

Friendly guidance on key considerations
Hearing about existing small business owners and their journey into self-employment
Gaining confidence in your own existing skillset and understand the support available to develop your business toolkit
Interactive discussion about your self-employment idea and deciding your next steps

GrowBiz provides ongoing support throughout your self-employment journey. Begin by joining us in this learning session, assured that we’re here to assist at every stage. You’ll leave this session feeling confident, inspired, and equipped with clear direction for your next steps.
GrowBiz is supported by Perth & Kinross Council, The Scottish Government and the Cairngorms National Park Authority to provide business support to SMALL RURAL BUSINESSES and SELF EMPLOYED, please don’t book a place if you don’t meet this criteria.
