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Business Development

Edinburgh Business Development delivers wide-ranging support to new and existing businesses



Business Training Programme

 


Help with Finance

Basic Book-Keeping

For Business

 Thursday

10 April

bookkeeping an essential element of running a business. 

9.30-12.30

Introduction to VAT

Tuesday

10 June

For any business who thinks their 12 month turnover might exceed £64,000 then VAT is an issue.

10.00-11.00

 Getting & Keeping Customers

Selling

(an introduction)

Wednesday

30 April

Learn how to prospect & generate sales leads, negotiate, close the deal & get repeat business.

1.00-4.00

Effective Marketing

(& building valuable customer relationships)

Wednesday

4 June

This session introduces you to marketing theory & concentrates on techniques for getting that vital relationship right.

1.00-4.00

Best Practice Design

 

 

Thursday

29 May

This course will also offer tips on best practice when it comes to designing marketing material for your business.

9.30-12.30

Customer Care

Dealing with Conflict

 

Wednesday

7 May

Content includes saying 'no' to customers, handling complaints & difficult people, assertive behaviour, ways to deal with 'broken record' syndrome & accepting & handling conflict.

1.00-4.00

Personal Communication Skills

Tuesday

22 April

 

 Learn essential tips to enhance the way you communicate and interact with others. 

9.30-12.30

 Legal Issues

Employing People for the First Time

Tuesday

22 April

Basic employment legislation

5.30-7.30

Using Technology

Maximise the Value of Your Website

Thursday

26 June

Benefit from feedback & guidance from a professional web development company & take away practical steps to improve your existing website.

9.30-12.30

Create a Website and Business Email in a Weekend

Thursday

15 May

Step-by-step instructions to choosing the right domain name, building your own website and configuring business email addresses with no previous experience required. 

9.30-12.30

Managing & Developing People

These 2 courses are designed as a 'masterclass' series.  It is recommended participants attend both workshops

Introduction to Management 1

Wednesday

28 May

You will learn how to build your team and develop individuals within it.

1.00-4.00

Introduction to Management 2

Wednesday

18 June

 

Will give you an overview of the legislation that is important for you as a manager.

1.00-4.00

 For Planned or New Businesses

Completing Your First Self-Assessment Tax Form (for sole traders & partnerships)

Tuesday

20 May

This session will help you complete your self assessment tax return as required by the Inland Revenue when you are self-employed.

9.30-12.30

Dealing with the

Inland Revenue - Self Employment (for sole traders and partnerships)

Tuesday

29 April

This informal session lets you ask questions confidentially & outlines what you need to do when you are self employed (2 hour presentation followed by time for questions).

9.30-12.30





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