Workshops, Seminars & Training Courses

Starting In Business

If you are about to fulfil a dream and start your own business, or if you have started and need help coping with the flood of new customers, this is the seminar for you. It will provide you with the tools to move forward constructively and confidently.

We provide a number of training environments, on a group or one-to-one basis, for those new to self-employment and running their own business. Full seminars cover the keys to starting your own business – see below. One-to-one and small group master classes focus on each individual’s specific needs. Delegates will leave knowing that they have the tools to succeed in business.

Starting in Business

One or two day seminars covering the key areas needing attention to ensure success. Including:

• Websites. What is appropriate and ‘what works for me’
• Logo, business card, letterhead. The right image, reflecting your business.
• Elevator pitch. How to write a great elevator pitch – and deliver it well.
• The Magic Email. How to write it – so that it gets sales.
• Network. Learn to prepare, what to do (and not do), and how to succeed.
• Get more customers – without selling. 10 Top Tips for the non-salesperson.
• The Business Plan. How to write one to keep your bank manager happy.
• The Financial Budget. Common mistakes. Success strategies.
• Presentation Skills. Not making speeches – you’re presenting all the time.
• Negotiation Skills. Improve your position and negotiate successfully.
• Cash Flow. How to get cash flowing – and don’t get bad debts!
• Bookkeeping. Why it’s important. Common mistakes that cost you money.
• Coaches and Mentors. Who needs them? Which is best and why?
• Training. Invest in training - stay up to date – earn more money.

Our Presenter

Our starting in business seminars are lead by Bernie Wales, an entrepreneur who started his first company in his early 20s, growing it and selling it successfully a few years later. He is currently a director in six successful businesses, alongside his consultancy work with nationally recognised companies.

In addition to working on his own business success, Bernie is also an executive coach, trainer and mentor, passing on his expertise and helping others become successful.

Testimonials

‘Bernie has the credibility and the experience to offer advice and guidance. Someone who is totally impartial and who has been where I am now. It has been invaluable.’

'Bernie provided advice on branding, logos, websites. He provided encouragement, he believed in you, he wanted you to succeed.’

‘I really do feel that attending that course and giving you my business card was probably the best thing I’ve ever done – right place at the right time springs to mind.’