Being in business means that you suddenly have to consider accountancy, marketing, sales, IT, customer service, web sites and optimisation among what seems like an endless list of subjects.
Although there is no need to become an expert in all fields there is no doubt that having a fundimental understanding of the key tasks will stand you in good stead. Local colleges often run courses on starting a business as well as many of the other practical considerations.
You may also need to learn more about your core skills and there are plenty of firms who will be happy to help.
This section is designed to point you in the right direction.
If you run your own business in London-West and would like to learn more about education and training, we have compiled a library of useful resources and frequently asked questions which we hope that you will find both interesting and useful.
The Longley Sales Academy Ltd.
A4e
A4e is contracted by DEL to deliver the fully funded ApprenticeshipsNI programme to employers and their employees throughout NI. Courses are available in Hospitality & Catering, Retail, Business Administration and many more. 7894599661
City Business LIbrary
The City Business Library is a free public reference library, specialising in business information. Our core users are business start-ups; micro businesses; SMES and sole traders. We offer the following services: Between 60-80 events a month, on a range of topics, including: setting up a business; obtaining funding; personal and business finance; personal development; and social media. Access to commercial online databases, where one can create their own personalised B2B mailing lists - broken down to sector; turnover, post code etc.; access company reports and market research reports. Expert and friendly staff to help with enquiries either in person or via email/phone. The City Business Library is free to use and no membership or registration is required.
020 7332 1812
Essential Business
At Essential Business, we really want you to succeed in your business! We're a small business ourselves and, as well as publishing the award-winning Essential Business Guide, we also produce workbooks and business start-up workshops (in the south east). Visit our website at http://www.essential-business.co.uk or find out more about our workshops at http://essential-business.eventbrite.com. And that's not all... anyone who attends our workshops is offered a year's free membership of our private online Essential Business Club where we keep you focused and inspired with resources, information and support. You're not alone in business! 01273 727282
HMRC
HMRC is increasingly using digital channels such as, e-learning and webinars, to provide support to SMEs. It is recognised that businesses rely on peer support and guidance from organisations such as yours. My role involves building constructive working relationships with these business support organisations to ensure that HMRC's digital guidance is readily available and easily accessible to all those who need it. Included below are links to some of our most popular tools and resources for your perusal.
. There is no cost as far as HMRC is concerned in you hosting the links. They will be maintained by HMRC so you can be confident that they are accurate and up to date. 03000 525686
Igniting Minds
A group NLP coaching and mentoring programme to support you to succeed in business. Who is it for? - business owners * sole traders * people starting a business * managers. Who want the added value that group coaching provides and will gain from the support of a business network. What will it provide? NLP techniques for business * business coaching * business mentoring * new business skills * a network of customers, suppliers, sales team and suppliers. When is it? 020 87408802
London Translation Agency
London translation agency that provides high quality professional translation services to business clients based in the UK or abroad. Our wide range of translation services includes legal translations, financial translation, medical translation and website translations. 020 8223 7496
XIST4 IT Recruitment
Register now, with XIST4 IT Recruitment a leading REC approved IT recruitment agency Let XIST4 IT Recruitment find you the right professional quickly and more cost effectively than other employment agencies, IT agencies or recruitment agencies
+44 (0) 207 205 2211
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