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The TGAL taster seminars provide an opportunity for you to test your idea and rationale for starting a business and will help you find out more about what running a business is really like. These seminars will also 'positively challenge' you to decide whether setting up a business is the right move for you.
The next step of support is through modular workshops. These focus on improving your knowledge and understanding of running a business. The workshops look at areas such as marketing, finance and managing a business. A key benefit of the workshop is that it will give you the opportunity to share and exchange ideas and experiences with others looking to start a business.
We run courses throughout the year from our offices in Newtown, Powys and Brecon. We also run events and other workshops arount Wales so please look at the Calendar below for a schedule:
To see if you are eligible as a start up business to book onto one of our courses please contact us on 01874 623336 or use the book now function in the course description below.
Here is a breakdown of our main workshops and their content:
How to start your business - Taster Seminar
This seminar looks at the advantages and disadvantages of self-employment and identifies why some businesses fail. This session will help you consider your motivation for starting a business, your personal qualities and your business skills. You will also gain an understanding of business planning, the legal implications involved when starting a business and what support is available and how to access it. Book Online
How to research your market
This workshop provides an introduction to the marketing process and will introduce you to developing marketing strategies. You will gain an understanding in market research and why good market research can provide a solid foundation in developing your marketing strategy. This session will also provide guidance on what information you need to know about your customers, competitors, the size of the market and market trends. Book Online
How to market your business
This workshop will help you understand the tools and techniques of marketing by guiding you through the steps involved in setting marketing objectives and deciding on a marketing strategy. Book Online
How to price your product
This workshop provides an understanding of the pricing process and helps identify the different types of business costs, i.e. fixed, direct and capital costs. This session also explains the link between well researched costing & pricing and profitability. You will also gain an understanding of the importance on thoroughly researching your costs in order that they provide a foundation for your financial projections. Book Online
How to manage your business finances
This workshop will take you through the process of preparing and analysing financial statements and provides information on how to prepare cash flow forecasts, profit & loss accounts and balance sheets. The workshop demonstrates how using and understanding these tools can help you to control your business finances. Book Online
How to stay in control of your business
This workshop highlights the importance of book-keeping and provides guidance on how to set up a book keeping system. It also provides key information on Self Assessment for tax purposes, National Insurance Contributions, VAT, your obligations under the PAYE system and points to consider when using an accountant when setting up and running a business. Book Online
To book on any of these Seminars and Workshops - Please visit the Welsh Government Website where you can search for date that suits you, and book online. Or alternatively you can contact TGAL on 01874 623336.