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

Event details This workshop will increase your understanding of social media and how it can be used for the benefit of your business. This workshop will show you how to use social media: as a customer service platform to increase awareness of your brand for product/service research to improve your search engine optimisation to measure the results of your marketing By the end of the workshop you will have a good understanding of the advantages and dangers of social media.…

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…

Event details This workshop aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage your finances and comply with regulatory and legal requirements through a relevant bookkeeping system. This workshop will explain: what financial records are needed the broad principles and procedures of accounting systems how to choose accounting systems – both manual and computerised which financial statements and statutory returns are relevant to your business different accounting periods and financial years how to use financial records for…

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.   Click here to book your place

Event details This course aims to improve your selling skills, thereby increasing sales. In this workshop you will learn how to: identify customer requirements through questioning techniques identify the products and services that meet the customer’s needs interpret buying signals and close the sale explain the difference between features and benefits generate further interest handle customer queries, objections, feedback and reactions agree terms of sale to meet customer’s requirements complete paperwork and quotations monitor sales progress and pass data to…

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

Event details Learn the key skills and knowledge needed to be able to develop a sales strategy to help you increase your sales and use sales leads to maximum effectiveness. Business Gateway are pleased to be hosting a workshop aimed at helping you develop an effective sales strategy to support your business' sales goals in 2018. Selling is at the core of any business, and most businesses are always looking to work out ways to sell more effectively. Having an…