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Starting your own business

Doncaster Chamber working in conjunction with Success Doncaster
Starting your own business could be the best move you ever make. With the right kind of information, advice and encouragement, who knows what you could achieve?

Our Business Start-Up Team provides a comprehensive support network for budding entrepreneurs in South Yorkshire, taking you from your initial ideas through to setting up and running a successful business. Here are some of the key areas we can help you with:

Free advice from our Business Consultants
It's essential that you begin your business on a good footing. Advice is available to help you prepare your venture for the best possible start. Counselling sessions are booked to work through your idea, and plan the correct route to take. Information is given on all aspects of self-employment and referrals are made to other support organisations who are able to assist further.

Understanding and sourcing finance
Identifying and organising your financial requirements for your business can be a difficult task. We can help you get through the money maze, by working with you to decide how much you require, and how you go about securing the necessary finance to begin trading.

Drawing up your business plans
Preparation and business planning is the key to long-term success. Your business plan is a working document stating your idea in detail. It is crucial that you fully explain your venture through this plan, as it helps you evaluate the strength of your idea and is the tool to convince funders that your business is worth supporting. We can work with you to get the best possible plan completed.

Business Start-Up Workshop
If you haven't been self-employed before, then you will benefit from attending the Business Skills workshop which runs over 2 days or 4 evening sessions. This free workshop covers the vital aspects of running a business, giving you more confidence and the competence to start trading. Topics covered include; Advertising, Taxation, Legal Requirements, Bookkeeping, Selling Skills and Marketing your business.

Your next step is to give the Start Up team a ring, book an appointment with an Advisor and away you go.

Making Your Dream a Reality - call the Business Start-Up Team on 01302 640127