Smart Steps ~ Stepping Out Programme

Freelancing
Consultancy
Contracting
Interim Management
Management Buy-In
Enterprise Investment Scheme / Business Angel
Buying an Existing Business
Management Buy-Out
Taking up a Franchise
Setting up an Internet Company
Non-Executive Directorships
Turning a Hobby into a Business
Full-time?
Part-time?
“Non-Retirement”?
“Portfolio” activity?

Whatever your choice – the Smart Steps ~ Stepping Out Programme is for you !

No matter what your background or business idea ~ we can bring knowledge, experience and expertise to personally help you to be successful ! We have helped hundreds of people to set up in business – properly and successfully – in ways that sensibly take account of their tax position, personal and domestic circumstances.

What you get is reasonably priced, totally cost-effective professional help, geared to your personal needs……

If you are leaving employment, you may be able to have our fees paid direct by your current employer as a recognised “outplacement” programme. We can negotiate this for you.

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» In-depth tuition, advice and guidance provided for every topic.

» Relevant and up-to-date information factsheets and briefing notes.

» Focus on issues and concerns relating to career change if you are moving out of employment and into “self-employment”.

» Understanding the risks and the rewards of “being your own boss”– planning for your success.

» Awareness of the role of the Inland Revenue, Tax and self-assessment implications, IR35 (when applicable), National Insurance, VAT, etc. Choosing the right trading status. Insurance. Working from home. Premises, etc.

» Co-ordination of local and national sources of information and advice.

» Understanding and formulating your market research, marketing concepts and techniques, funding and essential financial issues, accounting procedures, cash flow and profit & loss forecasting, break-even and sensitivity analyses.

» Help with sorting finance and gaining the right funding including any available grants, venture capital / business angel investment, etc.

» Option to benefit from our Business Mentoring Service - ongoing support for as long as you need it, helping you re-assess your plans and strategies, time management, staff training, getting specialist help, funding for growth, etc.

» Access to our Marketing Masterclass / Consultancy Masterclass and follow up programmes.

Simply contact us for a confidential, no-obligation, no-risk discussion of your needs, our prices and special offers.

Business Analysis, Break-even, Margins & Mark-up, Pricing, USP,

Marketing Research & Market Intelligence, Telephone Surveys,

Segmentation, Targeting, Positioning, Presentation, Advertising,

Copy Writing, Media, Printing, Campaigns, Promotion Planning,

Customer Care & Staff Training, Distribution, Selling,

Negotiating Contracts, Business Development

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