Starting Your Own Business Workshop

If you’re thinking of starting your own business in the construction industry, then this free online workshop is for you.

We will guide you through the process in bite-sized chunks, and you will be shown step-by-step all the aspects needed to ensure your business gets off on the right foot. Having helped thousands of people take the leap into running their own business, we know exactly what it takes to plan and launch a successful and sustainable business, as well as avoid the common pitfalls.

You’ll get practical advice on a variety of vital business basics such as choosing the right business structure, managing finances, start-up funding, and dealing with tax and National Insurance. We’ll then cover how to find customers and market your business effectively, including areas such as market research, identifying your customers and considerations for sustainability.

Finally, we’ll dive into the importance of ‘green’ construction practices, retrofitting and health and safety.

We’ll cover:

• Business types – self-employment vs limited company
• Understanding your finances and setting prices
• Funding options for your business, such as loans and grants
• Business planning and viability
• Marketing basics and how to attract customers
• Setting business goals and pitfalls to avoid

This is an online event held via Zoom. You will be sent a joining link via email 24 hours before the workshop. Please check your email’s junk folder if you can’t find the email.

The Business Support for Construction programme is fully funded by West Devon Borough Council and South Hams District Council through the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund.