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Keeping it Simple Training Ltd invites you to attend our new Enterprise Training Programme that is tailored to meet the needs of start-up and new businesses and social enterprises.

We aim to equip you with new skills and knowledge that will enable you to prepare, plan, research and market your business effectively.

You will also have the opportunity to meet other local entrepreneurs to share ideas, experiences and networks.


Workshop 1 - Introduction To Business Planning

Topics

  • The importance of a business plan
  • The business plan framework
  • Skills & abilities required to run a business
  • Types of Enterprise

What you will gain
You will find out if enterprise is for you and learn what is involved in running your own enterprise.

Dates 10am - 4pm: Monday 23rd July 07, 20th Aug 07, 24th Sept 07

Workshop 2 - Market Research & Introduction To Marketing

Topics

  • Customer groups
  • Beneficiary needs
  • Proving demand
  • Research methods, including desk & field research
What you will gain
You will find out what motivates your customers to buy & how to find out if there is a market for your business.

Dates 10am – 4pm: Tuesday 24th July 07, Wednesday 22nd Aug 07, Tuesday 25th Sept 07

Workshop 3 - Cost-Effective Marketing

Topics

  • Writing a press release
  • Designing an advert
  • Outreach
  • Networking
  • Mail shots & cover letters
  • Selling

What you will gain
You will find out how to raise your profile and how to approach your customers directly.

Dates 10am – 4pm: Wednesday 25th July 07, Thursday 23rd Aug 07, Wednesday 26th Sept 07

Workshop 4 - Finance and Fundraising

Topics
  • Invoices
  • Pricing
  • Costs
  • Sales forecasts
  • Cash flow forecasts
  • Fundraising

What you will gain
You will learn how to prepare your financial forecasts, set your prices and meet the inland revenue.

Dates 10am – 4pm: Friday 27th July 07, 24th Aug 07, Fri 28th Sept 07


For information

For more information or to book your place on a workshop, please contact Michelle Harvey on 020 8275 4230, or email Michelle Harvey

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