Thinking about starting your own business but unsure whether self-employment is the right path for you?

• Online webinars
• Free to attend
• Various dates

This interactive webinar helps aspiring entrepreneurs explore the realities of running a business and assess whether self-employment aligns with their skills, circumstances, and ambitions. Through practical exercises, myth-busting activities and guided reflection, participants will gain a clear understanding of what is involved in starting and sustaining a successful business.

What’s covered?

The session covers:

• Motivations behind starting a business.
• Personal qualities and skills that contribute to success.
• Common misconceptions that often prevent people from taking the first step.
• How to evaluate the viability of a business idea.
• How to identify and understand their target customers.
• How to research competitors.
• Developing a startup action plan

The webinar also covers essential legal, regulatory and compliance considerations, helping attendees understand their responsibilities before they start trading.

Whether you are simply exploring an idea, testing a concept, or preparing to launch, this workshop will provide practical guidance, realistic insights and actionable next steps to support your start-up journey.

What outcomes will be achieved?

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand what is involved in starting and running a business
• Reflect on the skills and attributes needed to succeed in self-employment
• Challenge common myths and misconceptions about starting a business
• Assess whether self-employment is the right option for them
• Identify the key elements of a viable business idea
• Recognise important legal, regulatory and compliance requirements
• Create a prioritised action plan to support their business start-up journey

Who should attend?

This workshop is suitable for anyone considering self-employment, from those with an initial idea through to individuals preparing to launch their business.

Eligibility

Open to anyone based in Derbyshire or Nottinghamshire that is thinking of starting a business or has a business less than two years. This webinar is part of the Start & Sustain programme.

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