DUD - BCI - Introduction to Becoming Self Employed (Sandwell) - AWARD

Introduction to Self-Employment Course, which will be delivered on a 121 basis, or minimal numbers, enabling Black Country Impact (BCI) participants to explore, and become knowledgeable in the following areas:

Course Content:

• oIntroductions to Self-Employment
• oShould I go Self Employed
• oIs Self-Employment right for me
• oPros and cons of self-employment
• oBarriers to Self-Employment

A general overview of the following:

• oLegal status for your company/ Sole Trader/Limited Company
• oTax and benefits /Housing/Tax/Grants/NI
• oHow to plan for success
• oObjective setting
• oIntroduction to marketing and sales
• oStart-up funding for your business, Resources and tips
• oAction planning
• oWriting a Business Plan/Structure/Vision
• oCash-Flow Forecasting/Expenditure
• oRaising Finance
• oCreating a Website/ Social Media etc
• oHiring Staff
• oIdentifying Customers
• oSourcing Products

Course Delivery

The above course must be delivered on a 121 Basis, or with minimal numbers, either face to face or online.