Is Self-Employment for Me?
Host: East Midlands Chamber
Cost: Free
Dates:
Is Self-Employment for Me?
Location: Online
Is Self-Employment for Me?
Location: Online
Is Self-Employment for Me?
Location: Online
Is Self-Employment for Me?
Location: Online
Is Self-Employment for Me?
Location: Online
Is Self-Employment for Me?
Location: Online
Is Self-Employment for Me?
Location: Online
Is Self-Employment for Me?
Location: Online
Thinking about starting your own business but not sure if self-employment is the right path for you?
This interactive webinar is designed to help 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.
Delivered by Andrew Bunn
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