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'How to write the perfect business plan' workshop

The 'How to write the perfect business plan' workshop is ideal for those thinking about, or currently starting a new business. You will get advice from an experienced business angel on how to approach your business plan, what to include and what you need to do to raise finance.

The half-day workshop is being held at the British Library, London in November and December. It costs £40 and you can find out more here.

Business Link Start-Up Workshops in the South West

Business Link are running a series of Start-Up Workshops to help new businesses to get the essentials right. The workshops are running in the South West throughout March and are ideally suited to those who are ready to start a business or have just started.

Topics covered on the 3-day workshops include; 'How to write a business plan', 'Getting the basics right', 'Finding and keeping customers', ''Managing money and making a profit, and 'What it takes to run a successful business'. Workshops cost £99 and you can find full details here.

Need a business loan to turn your business plan into reality?

It's been difficult for new start-ups and small businesses to get business bank loans in recent times. So it's good to see NatWest actively promoting small business loans for anything from £1,000 up to £25,000.

The loans are fixed at competitve rates and there are no arrangement or security fees. There's even a quick and relatively painless online application process available if you are in a hurry. Find out more here.

Business planning workshop - November 9

If you need a little guidance to help you write your business plan it's worth having a look at this business planning workshop being held at the British Library on November 9. The course is half a day and is suitable whether you are writing a business plan for a new business or writing a plan to help grow your existing business. You also get a free copy of the Business Plan Pro software package when you attend the business planning workshop.

2 Years Free Banking and Free £75 Google AdWords Voucher

NatWest are currently offering new businesses free business banking for 2 years. Plus, as an added bonus, when you apply to open any NatWest business account online you can also get a free £75 Voucher for Google AdWords.

AdWords is a really effective way to promote your business online, so you can use your £75 of free online advertising to give your venture a great kick-start. This offer isn’t being widely publicised so to get the low-down, click on this link and under ‘Special Offers’ click on ‘Find out more’.

Free business planning seminar at Growing Your Own Business

Alan Gleeson, MD of Palo Alto Software UK, the company behind the Business Plan Pro software programs, will present a seminar on business planning at the Growing Your Own Business Exhibition & Conference (GYOB) on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 April 2008 at Olympia, London.

As well as advice on writing your business plan, you will also be able to gain other specialist business start up advice and access a wide range of business services at the show. Find out more at Growing Your Own Business. Business Plan Help readers can get free access to GYOB, simply use the Promo Code GBPH when you register.

Creating a Business Plan course

The University of Essex are running a 1-day 'Creating a Business Plan' course on March 3, 2008. The 'Creating a Business Plan' course covers the detail involved in creating a business plan, explaining how to develop key indicators to track the progress of the plan, how to manage the budgetary aspects of a plan, and how to revise and review the plan over time. You can find out more about the course here.

Business Plan Services - Business Planning Courses

Business Plan Services in conjunction with London Business School offer a range of training events and advice sessions for business planning. They make available open sessions and customised workshops that can equip you and your team with the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare your own business plan whilst still benefiting from the input and support of professionals who can make all the difference to a business plan. Click here to find out more information.

‘Introduction to Business Planning’ Course

Coventry University - under the Lifelong Learning banner - run an ‘Introduction to Business Planning’ course. The course looks at how business planning is used in forming a new business and will teach you all the fundamentals of writing a business plan including budgeting, forecasting, how to provide the information lenders need and persuasive presentation. ‘Introduction to Business Planning’ starts on Wednesday September 21 and runs for 8 weeks (6-8.30pm).

Business Planning Course for New Businesses in Essex

New business start-ups in Essex can get help with preparing a business plan from the Southend Enterprise Agency (SEAL). They run a 4-week Business Planning Course that aims to help you to develop a business plan. The course runs for 3 days each week, giving you time to write your business plan as you complete the course. You can contact SEAL on 01702 471 118.

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