About this Event
Are you thinking about starting your own business, have you recently launched, or trading up to 5 years and want to build strong financial foundations?
Join Michael Martin, Wenta's Head of Net Zero and Business Coach Team for this interactive, in-person workshop, specifically for pre-starts, start-ups and early-stage businesses and social enterprises. In cutting through the jargon, Michael will provide practical guidance and answer your queries on the financial essentials every founder needs to know.
Following the workshop from 1pm to 3pm there will be an optional 2 hours networking.
What You'll Learn
- Funding, finance and investment options
- Bookkeeping and record-keeping requirements
- How to price your products and services for profit
- Understand margin and markup
- Tax essentials and HMRC obligations
- Cashflow management and forecasting
- Financial mindset and habits that support long-term success
Who Should Attend?
- Aspiring entrepreneurs
- Sole traders and freelancers
- Newly established businesses and social enterprises
- Anyone looking to improve their understanding of finance
Why Attend?
✔ Gain practical, real-world financial knowledge
✔ Avoid common and costly mistakes
✔ Ask questions and get expert guidance
✔ Connect with other local entrepreneurs
✔ Discover the business support available to you
Optional Networking Opportunity
Stay after the workshop for informal networking
Following the session, attendees are invited to stay for tea, coffee and informal networking with fellow business owners, entrepreneurs and members of the Wenta team. This is a great opportunity to make new connections, share ideas, discuss challenges and explore potential collaborations in a relaxed environment.
Take Control of Your Business Finances
Whether you're still developing your business idea or have recently started trading, this workshop will give you the confidence and knowledge to make informed financial decisions from day one.
Book your place today and start your business journey on the right financial footing.
Important information
Please note this is an in-person event which will take place at the following location:
Business & Technology Centre,
Bessemer Drive,
Stevenage,
SG1 2DX
There is limited free parking available on site, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If the car park is full, paid parking is available at Railway North Multi-Storey Car Park, Stevenage, SG1 1XT, just a 10-minute walk from the Business & Technology Centre.
To find out more about this event, please email us at [email protected] or call 01438 310020.
Data Collection:
Information collected here will be processed by Wenta and shared with our programme partners such as Hertfordshire LEP, Watford Borough Council, Stevenage Borough Council and Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government for programme data reporting purposes only. Data that is collected here will be used to provide further business advice and support information to you. Please visit Wenta’s Privacy Policy for more information. If you do not wish for your data to be used for marketing purposes such as the Wenta Mailing List, please ensure you do not select the relevant box for the Mailing List ‘opt-in’.
Data Sharing:
We have data sharing arrangements in place with programme and contract partners such as Hertfordshire Futures, Watford Borough Council, Stevenage Borough Council and Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, who we work with to provide certain services to you. Under data sharing arrangements, certain personal information is shared for a specific purpose. The local authority or organisation receiving the information must only use that information to carry out that specific purpose, and keep your data safe and secure. Please visit Wenta’s Privacy Policy for more information.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Business & Technology Centre - Stevenage, The Business & Technology Centre (btc), Stevenage, United Kingdom
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