Wednesday 13^th September 8.30 – 11.30 am South Ormsby Hall

Self-employed, business owner, freelancer these are all words used to describe someone who is working for themselves and in effect running their own business. Even making money from selling on eBay or Etsy could be classed as running a business. Did you know that you can carry on in paid employment at the same time as running a business?

So if you’ve ever considered working for yourself but you’re not sure if it’s the right thing to do then please come and join us.

Overview

We are working with NBV Enterprise Solutions to bring you this session which has been written, and will be delivered, by people who have started their own businesses from the ground up. It is designed to give you a helpful insight into the world of self-employment and focuses on a diverse range of issues concerning initial business start-up, as well as keeping things going in those first critical 12 months of trading.

No matter what your idea is, even if you do not have one beyond wanting to be your own boss, this session is invaluable.  Jon Thornes MBE, the new owner of South Ormsby Estate was once a business start-up himself. Come and hear what he has to say about his journey.

Topics covered include:

• Coming up with an idea and working it through
• Important questions to ask yourself
• The knowledge and skills you will need
• Understanding the opportunities and risks involved
• The importance of networking and how to access useful support
• Completing a self-assessment of where you are now
• The importance of a Business Plan and how it can help you to develop your business idea.

To book your place, please email coral.willcox@southormsbyestate.co.uk or call 0771 883 2683 (confirmation and directions will be sent nearer the time)