NEW! Get Started, Get Growing, Get Enterprising!

As part of the Get Enterprising programme, join this launch event and choose from a range of specialised sessions, allowing you to customise your learning experience and gain actionable insights in areas that matter most to you.

Whether you are an established enterprise or aspiring to build one, there is a session for you!

Don't miss this opportunity to explore the following breakout sessions:

Session 1: Starting a business

• Registering as either a sole trader or limited company
• Insurance and other legalities
• Business names

Session 2: Managing Growth

• The distinction between self-employment and business ownership
• Identifying and implementing optimal systems for record-keeping, decision making, monitoring and evaluation
• Devising a range of risk-management processes to better manage business functions

Session 3: Business Planning

• Research and preparation for your business plan
• Completing a business plan
• Financial projections

Session 4: Social Media

• Social media channels, networking and streaming
• Generating attention with Twitter and Facebook
• Social media influence and monetisation

Session 5: Finance

• Practical bookkeeping
• Expenses/profit & loss/cashflow
• Invoicing

Session 6: Marketing

• Marketing and market research
• Understanding your customers and competition
• Marketing planning, pricing and branding

Session 7: Websites

• Audience demographics and website domains
• Website structure, keywords, GDPR and analytics
• Website building, google ads and traffic

Session 8: Pricing

• Differing approaches to pricing a service and/or a product
• Calculating costs, prices, breakeven, mark-up and margin
• How pricing astutely can improve profitability and enhance brand loyalty

Session 9: Business Model Canvassing

• Understanding the fundamentals of the Business Model Canvas
• Exploring its relevance and benefits in today's business landscape
• Guide to building your business model canvas

Session 10: CIC, Social Enterprises and Charities

• Which social enterprise is right for you?
• Registering with the CIC regulator
• Compliances

These breakout sessions will run concurrently during the webinar, and you can select the sessions that align with your interests and business needs. Each breakout session will include presentations, interactive discussions and Q & A opportunities with the respective experts.

We look forward to seeing you on this informative webinar!

Please note: The webinar may be recorded, however, having your Camera and microphone on is optional.

Data Collecting:

Information collected here will be processed by Wenta and shared with our programme partners such as Hertfordshire LEP, Watford Borough Council, Stevenage Borough Council and Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government for programme data reporting purposes only. Data that is collected here will be used to provide further business advice and support information to you. Please visit Wenta’s Privacy Policy for more information.

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