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Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

Assistance in: CV preparation, interview techniques, filling out application forms, referral to ESOL courses, and referrals to various training opportunities in Coventry (universities, colleges, employment workshops at WATCH) and also childcare or other barrier breaking requests through Enterprising Coventry / DAF.

Clients also use the resources of the centre (lists of current job vacancies, the job section of the Coventry Telegraph, the Internet, free employment-related telephone calls, stationery, mailing, free use of our fax) to assist themselves.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

It is essential in business to be in control of your finances. All too often, some of the crucial financial elements of a business can be overlooked and before long the business is in trouble. Now you can attend a FREE workshop to help you maximize your chances of success

The following areas are included in the workshop:

• The Personal Survival Budget – How much do I need to draw from the business in order to survive?
• Expenses – Calculating the outgoings and identifying what is allowable against tax
• Pricing and Costing – Will my product or service be profitable?
• Sales Forecast – How much do I expect to sell in the next 12 months?
• Cash Flow Forecast – Will I have enough money to start and continue operating?
• Profit and Loss – How will I make a profit, How much Tax and National Insurance will I have to pay?
• Value Added Tax – What are my legal requirements relating to VAT? How, where and when will I make the payments?
• Performance Ratios – How will I measure the financial progress of my business?

The workshop will be followed by ‘Meet your Business Mentor’ where you will be able to book a follow up one-to-one session. Your Business Mentor will provide you with advice as well as information relevant to your particular area of business. You will get assistance with completing a business plan as well as the opportunity to attend further workshops such as Marketing and Planning.

Assistance in: CV preparation, interview techniques, filling out application forms, referral to ESOL courses, and referrals to various training opportunities in Coventry (universities, colleges, employment workshops at WATCH) and also childcare or other barrier breaking requests through Enterprising Coventry / DAF.

Clients also use the resources of the centre (lists of current job vacancies, the job section of the Coventry Telegraph, the Internet, free employment-related telephone calls, stationery, mailing, free use of our fax) to assist themselves.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

Marketing is about showing the customer that your product or service is the answer to their needs. But how? Now you can attend a FREE workshop to help you develop a winning marketing strategy for your business.

• What is Marketing? - What does marketing mean for you and how will you use it to build a successful business with healthy profits?
• Marketing Basics “The Four P’s” – Price, Product, Promotion and Place. Each company has its own marketing requirements based on the type of business it is. How can you use the “Four P’s” in your own marketing plan?
• Market Research - Discover what your market is and who your customers are to sell successfully and fight off competition!
• Turning Prospects into Customers – How to turn that potential customer into an actual buyer using a variety of tried and tested techniques
• Different Types of Marketing - Explore traditional and alternative types of marketing e.g. newspaper advertising, posters, leaflets etc to help determine the most appropriate form to reach your target market
• The Marketing Plan – How to bring together what you have learnt into a detailed, useable document which will be invaluable in the day to day running of your business
• Writing Marketing Material - How to construct an advert or leaflet to capture your customers attention, gain their interest and make it easy for them to buy!
• Classic Marketing Mistakes – How to avoid those common errors and produce a captivating and exciting marketing plan for your company

The workshop will be followed by ‘Meet your Business Mentor’ where you will be able to book a follow up one-to-one session. Your Business Mentor will provide you with advice as well as information relevant to your particular area of business. You will get assistance with completing a business plan as well as the opportunity to attend further workshops such as Financial and Planning.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

Starting a business can be a daunting prospect and there are many issues you will need to consider at the initial stages. It doesn’t matter whether you want to be a painter/decorator, locksmith, caterer, hairdresser or whether you have a product you want to sell worldwide - the same basic principles apply whatever your business may be. Now you can attend a FREE workshop to help you look at the various issues and requirements for starting up.

The following areas are included in the workshop:

• Why start your own business? – What are your reasons for starting a business and what motivates you?
• Personal skills - Evaluating your practical skills, competences and relevant experience and identifying areas for development
• Financial commitments - What are your current financial commitments in terms of mortgage/rent, travel expenses etc?
• Business functions- finance, marketing, sales, product/service, administration
• Start up expenses - How much will you need to spend in order to get started. For example premises, equipment, stock, staff, advertising and licenses
• Sources of finance - This section considers ways in which you may be able to raise capital
• Finding premises - Where will your business operate from? Can you work from home or will you need to rent premises?
• Financial issues - This section includes book keeping, tax, VAT and PAYE
• Business structure - Will the business operate as a sole trader, partnership, limited company or franchise and how do you go about setting this up?
• Legal issues - What insurance do you need to cover your business? Do you need to apply for any licenses before you can start trading? Are you aware of the trading laws? Do you need to have employment contracts?

The workshop will be followed by ‘Meet your Business Mentor’ where you will be able to book a follow up one-one session. Your Business Mentor will provide you with advice as well as information relevant to your particular area of business. You will get assistance with completing a business plan as well as the opportunity to attend further workshops such as Business Planning, Finance and Marketing.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

Assistance in: CV preparation, interview techniques, filling out application forms, referral to ESOL courses, and referrals to various training opportunities in Coventry (universities, colleges, employment workshops at WATCH) and also childcare or other barrier breaking requests through Enterprising Coventry / DAF.

Clients also use the resources of the centre (lists of current job vacancies, the job section of the Coventry Telegraph, the Internet, free employment-related telephone calls, stationery, mailing, free use of our fax) to assist themselves.

Having a properly constructed, well thought out Business Plan quite simply improves your chances of success in a new venture. The more you consider the different elements of a proposal and research each area, the greater the reward. Now you can attend a FREE workshop to help you learn the vital components of a successful Business Plan to move your company onwards and upwards!

The following areas are included in the workshop:

• Creating a Business Plan – Considering the following - Why you are in business?, Where is the business going?, How are you going to do it? and How much will it cost?
• Legal Structures - How to determine which legal structure is the most beneficial for your specific needs and how to take the next step - whether it be Sole Trader or Limited Company
• Executive Summary – Identifying the aims of your business and the key people involved, and establishing the different products and services you offer along with their unique selling points
• SWOT Analysis – How to identify your strengths and weaknesses in order to turn threats and drawbacks into opportunities and strengths
• Marketing Your Business – Identifying your target market, effectively researching that market and recognising market trends to develop a successful strategy
• Finances – Calculating start up costs, e.g. premises, equipment, advertising and stock, and investigating different sources of finance and repayment terms
• Cash-flow Forecast - Calculate how much money you will need in accordance with your plans and how to avoid cash-flow problems
• Profit and Loss- How to gauge the amount of overall sales and expenditure in any given period using a simple easy to use template provided upon arrival at the workshop

The workshop will be followed by ‘Meet your Business Mentor’ where you will be able to book for a one-one session. Your Business Mentor will provide you with advice as well as information relevant to your particular area of business. There is also the opportunity to attend further workshops such as Marketing and Finance.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

Marketing is about showing the customer that your product or service is the answer to their needs. But how? Now you can attend a FREE workshop to help you develop a winning marketing strategy for your business.

The following areas are included in the workshop:

• What is Marketing? - What does marketing mean for you and how will you use it to build a successful business with healthy profits?
• Marketing Basics “The Four P’s” – Price, Product, Promotion and Place. Each company has its own marketing requirements based on the type of business it is. How can you use the “Four P’s” in your own marketing plan?
• Market Research - Discover what your market is and who your customers are to sell successfully and fight off competition!
• Turning Prospects into Customers – How to turn that potential customer into an actual buyer using a variety of tried and tested techniques
• Different Types of Marketing - Explore traditional and alternative types of marketing e.g. newspaper advertising, posters, leaflets etc to help determine the most appropriate form to reach your target market
• The Marketing Plan – How to bring together what you have learnt into a detailed, useable document which will be invaluable in the day to day running of your business
• Writing Marketing Material - How to construct an advert or leaflet to capture your customers attention, gain their interest and make it easy for them to buy!
• Classic Marketing Mistakes – How to avoid those common errors and produce a captivating and exciting marketing plan for your company

The workshop will be followed by ‘Meet your Business Mentor’ where you will be able to book a follow up one-to-one session. Your Business Mentor will provide you with advice as well as information relevant to your particular area of business. You will get assistance with completing a business plan as well as the opportunity to attend further workshops such as Financial and Planning.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

It is essential in business to be in control of your finances. All too often, some of the crucial financial elements of a business can be overlooked and before long the business is in trouble. Now you can attend a FREE workshop to help you maximize your chances of success

The following areas are included in the workshop:

• The Personal Survival Budget – How much do I need to draw from the business in order to survive?
• Expenses – Calculating the outgoings and identifying what is allowable against tax
• Pricing and Costing – Will my product or service be profitable?
• Sales Forecast – How much do I expect to sell in the next 12 months?
• Cash Flow Forecast – Will I have enough money to start and continue operating?
• Profit and Loss – How will I make a profit, How much Tax and National Insurance will I have to pay?
• Value Added Tax – What are my legal requirements relating to VAT? How, where and when will I make the payments?
• Performance Ratios – How will I measure the financial progress of my business?

The workshop will be followed by ‘Meet your Business Mentor’ where you will be able to book a follow up one-one session. Your Business Mentor will provide you with advice as well as information relevant to your particular area of business. You will get assistance with completing a business plan as well as the opportunity to attend further workshops such as Marketing and Planning.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

Assistance in: CV preparation, interview techniques, filling out application forms, referral to ESOL courses, and referrals to various training opportunities in Coventry (universities, colleges, employment workshops at WATCH) and also childcare or other barrier breaking requests through Enterprising Coventry / DAF.

Clients also use the resources of the centre (lists of current job vacancies, the job section of the Coventry Telegraph, the Internet, free employment-related telephone calls, stationery, mailing, free use of our fax) to assist themselves.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.

Are you looking for work but don’t know where to start?

We have the latest information on local jobs and training opportunities, as well as details of advice centres, in work benefit calculations and community groups.