April 2019
Business Start-Up: Business Planning
This workshop will help you create a robust business plan. The workshop will look at: creating a description for your business the business planning process efficient ways of obtaining skills and resources presenting your business plan There will also be information on additional services from Business Gateway and details of other workshops which may be appropriate for you. Book your Place: https://www.bgateway.com/events/12478/business-start-up-business-planning
Find out more »Creative Toolkit – Session 1
Become clear on how YOU are in control to create your goals and a vision for your business Learn how to become a flourishing, determined self leader. Create a system to manage time and stress Develop an understanding of the triggers that can throw you off BALANCE and how to refocus. Marion Morrison is a coach, trainer and motivational speaker who uses self leadership tools, time management techniques, confidence building and emotional resilience to help individuals clarify their goals, achieve…
Find out more »Trading Online
This workshop aims to enable you to set up and manage an effective online trading presence. The workshop will examine: e-commerce opportunities for your business selecting products to sell online what product catalogues and shopping carts are available appropriate payment options the importance of usability and search engine optimisation processes for order management and fulfilment distance selling regulations good practice in data security website performance measures selecting suppliers By the end of the workshop you will be able to draw…
Find out more »Business Start-Up: Finance
Event details This workshop aims to give an introduction to the role of finance in business. The workshop will look at: managing a profit and loss account producing a cashflow statement working capital the different sources of finance the different legal structures of a business There will also be information on additional services from Business Gateway and details of other workshops which may be appropriate for you. Book your place: https://www.bgateway.com/events/12479/business-start-up-finance
Find out more »May 2019
Costing & Pricing
Costing & Pricing This workshop focuses on what to consider when costing and pricing your product or service. This will include: What elements to consider when costing & pricing your work How to calculate direct costs How to calculate overheads How to cost your time How to consider the value of your product within the marketplace How to calculate a price for wholesale How does the lifecycle of your product reflect its pricing? The workshop will be interactive, and participants…
Find out more »Social Media Essentials for Start Ups
Event details This workshop will help provide start-ups with an overview of the most popular Social Media platforms used for Business and provide useful insights in how to use Social Media effectively. Social Media offers businesses a way of reaching, engaging and interacting with your customers. From driving sales, boosting your brand awareness and even conducting Marketing Research, this workshop will outline how new businesses of all sizes can utilise Social Media effectively. This session will cover: Choosing the right…
Find out more »Digital Marketing Strategy – DigitalBoost
Event details Digital marketing can deliver real world business growth, and this workshop will show you a practical strategy for success. This inspiring workshop will guide you through the practical steps needed to design a digital marketing strategy to meet your business objectives and create more leads. These steps include; establishing what your customers are looking for, providing relevant content, content publication and content amplification©. You will learn time-efficient techniques for developing these elements so you can confidently drive more…
Find out more »Website in A Day
Website in A Day Are you a start-up or small business who wants to set up a website you can self-manage? This fun but practical one-day free workshop is perfect - at the end of the day you will have a site ready to go live. The website will include: flexible, easy to use website with the ability to make changes; up to 6 pages; e-commerce functionality; mobile optimised; SEO friendly; design banners; call-to-action buttons; a conversion strategy for enquiries. After…
Find out more »Business Start-Up: Marketing
Event details This workshop aims to help you identify your customers, understand your competitors and plan an effective marketing strategy. The workshop will look at: the role of marketing in your business identifying your target customers identifying the strengths and weaknesses of your competitors market research There will also be information on additional services from Business Gateway and details of other workshops which may be appropriate for you. Book your place Here
Find out more »Profitable Customer Service
Event details This workshop aims to help you deliver a competitive and profitable service through recognising the importance of customer service in attracting and retaining customers. In this workshop you will: appraise the role of customer service in yielding competitive advantage improve your own customer service understand the role of technology in managing and delivering customer service understand the role of social media in managing reputation share models of best practice in delivering customer service consider an action plan for…
Find out more »Setting up and Selling on Amazon, Etsy & Ebay
Event details Start selling your products on the largest marketplaces on the web Business Gateway is delivering a great free workshop aimed at helping you learn the process of setting up and selling products through some of the major online channels, Amazon, Etsy and Ebay. This event will cover: Key information on why using these marketplaces will aid sales The process in setting up online through these platforms Information on the rules and policies of these online marketplaces Best practice in managing sales…
Find out more »Business Start-Up: Business Planning
Event details This workshop will help you create a robust business plan. The workshop will look at: creating a description for your business the business planning process efficient ways of obtaining skills and resources presenting your business plan There will also be information on additional services from Business Gateway and details of other workshops which may be appropriate for you. Click here to book your place
Find out more »Creating Killer Graphics In Canva 2.0
Event details Join us for a fantastic practical beginner's workshop and learn how to design simple but beautiful graphics, using FREE online tools, such as Canva 2.0. Create stunning images for presentations, your website/blog, email newsletters and any social media channels. This workshop is not exclusively for online marketing, you will learn to create images for print as well - e.g. business cards, flyers, posters or invitations. At the end of the session, you will be able to edit pictures,…
Find out more »Business Start-Up: Finance
Event details This workshop aims to give an introduction to the role of finance in business. The workshop will look at: managing a profit and loss account producing a cashflow statement working capital the different sources of finance the different legal structures of a business There will also be information on additional services from Business Gateway and details of other workshops which may be appropriate for you. Click here to book your place
Find out more »Creative Toolkit – Session 2
Create your motivation on DEMAND Be bigger than any interruption- getting laser sharp focused Daily Practices to boost your business and enthusiasm. Create a confidence and excitement that inspires you to take action. Power Tool Consistency, Ease, Making life work for you. Marion Morrison is a coach, trainer and motivational speaker who uses self leadership tools, time management techniques, confidence building and emotional resilience to help individuals clarify their goals, achieve development objectives and to unlock their potential. “Marion’s passion,…
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