If you're thinking about starting a business in 2012, but feel like you need assistance getting started, then StartUp Saturday could be the ideal platform to give the push you need to turn your dreams into reality. Delivered by Enterprise Nation founder and small business expert and author, Emma Jones, StartUp Saturday aims, over the course of a day, to help you become your own boss.

The classes, which will run once a month, will teach you everything you need to know about starting a business as well as giving you the opportunity to  meet others. Participants will also receive a free StartUp Kit (valued at £25, with more than £400 of offers inside). Some of those who take part will be profiled on Enterprise Nation who will be following their start-up journey.

What you’ll learn:

• How to uncover your BIG Idea and research the market
• 5 points to include in a business plan
• The must-do’s – register the company and protect your brand
• Straightforward finance and easy budgeting techniques
• Set-up tips on office tech, furnishings and fashion!
• All things web – building a home online
• Simple sales roadmap and cold-calling made easy
• Make some noise! Successful marketing on a budget
• 5 essential social media tools and how to make the most of them
• Teamwork – how to grow the business without outgrowing the home
• Happy Customers and Balanced Business – you can achieve it all!

Cost: £30, which includes a StartUp Kit and refreshments.

Location: The O2 Centre, 229 Tottenham Court Road, London

StartUp Saturday 2012 dates:

• Saturday 21 January
• Saturday 18 February
• Saturday 17 March
• Saturday 21 April
• Saturday 19 May
• Saturday 16 June
• Saturday 21 July
• Saturday 18 August
• Saturday 15 Sep
• Saturday 20 October
• Saturday 17 November
• Saturday 15 December

Book a class here.

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