What Can You Expect?

A single location with all the information you need to help you on your journey. No more trawling Google for endless hours searching for answers.

What is covered?

Simply, everything that will help you build a new business, or decide if this path is really for you. Work through the modules and topics below with information presented through slides, videos, infographics, tables and downloadable resources.

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All The Information In One Place

Learn everything from branding and marketing your new business, to managing the day-to-day operations in the 60+ business topics spanning 9 key business modules.

1. Being Business Ready

Being Business Ready guides you through everything you'll need to consider to ensure you are prepped and ready for the road ahead.

Topics:

Finding Your Why
The Pros and Cons of Owning Your Own Business
Your Product or Service
Who Are You Going Into Business With?

Where Will You Work?
Skills and Limitations
Goals, Objectives & Milestones

2. Laying The Foundations

Laying the foundations walks you through the day-to-day essentials of setting up your business and includes a comprehensive list of considerations to help you get up and running.

Topics:

What Kind Of Business And Why
Incorporating Your Business Legally
Bank Accounts
Finance

Business Insurance
Registering for VAT
Business Premises
Technology and Infrastructure

3. Product Development and Supply Chain

Designing a product from concept through to market release and distribution involves a number of steps. This module will guide you through the process and everything you must know to launch successfully.

Topics:

Product Development
Pricing and Margins
Buying or Manufacturing
Packaging

Supply Chains
Sales Channels
Insurance and Indemnity
Licenses and Certification

4. Franchising

If you’re considering taking your first steps towards running your own business with a franchise, the Franchising module leads you through the decision-making process and fine print to help you achieve this.

Topics:

Types of Franchises
Franchise Research
Buying A Franchise

Network Marketing
Which Franchise For First Time Business Owners

5. Money, Financing and Accounting

Money, Financing and Accounting provides an overview of everything finance-related that you will need to know when starting your business.

Topics:

Forecasting and Cash Flow
Management Accounts
Loans, Overdrafts and Other Funding
Creditors, Debtors and Invoicing
His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs

Finding An Accountant
Value Added Tax
Equipment and Vehicles
Financial Planning and Wealth Strategies

6. Importing and Exporting

Importing and Exporting is an up-to-date module taking you through everything you need to know if considering overseas sales as part of your business plan.

Topics:

Importing Overview
What Is Importing?
General Rules And Regulations
Importing Options
Importing Terminology
Importing From Europe And To The EU
Importing From China And Asia

Importing From The USA
Additional Costs
Customs And Excise And Their Powers
What Is Exporting?
What Documents And Certificates Will You Need?
Ways To Export From The UK
Common Exporting Pitfalls

7. Employing People

Employing People guides you through the process and best practices to use when taking on additional members, from staffing to freelancers and interviewing to onboarding.

Topics:

Recruitment
The Employee Experience
Retention

Payroll and Pensions
Employment Law and Contracts

8. Branding and Marketing

Branding and Marketing is a comprehensive module helping your business to generate awareness and drive sales.

Topics:

Your Brand
Your Marketing Plan
Websites
Video
Shows, Exhibitions and Conferences
Social Media

Digital Marketing & SEO
Advertising and PR
PPC & E-commerce
Partnerships and Affiliate Scheme
Networking and Affiliate Groups
Finding The Right Group

9. Day-To-Day Operations

Day-To-Day Operations will guide you through the most common everyday activities to keep you focused, on track, and progressing through life as a small business owner.

Topics:

Managing Suppliers
Health and Safety
Customer Service
Sales and Marketing Metrics

Work-Life Balance and Delegation
Helpful Software
Vetting Customers
Stress Management

All The Information In One Place

Learn everything from branding and marketing your new business, to managing the day-to-day operations in the 60+ business topics spanning 9 key business modules.

1. Being Business Ready

Being Business Ready guides you through everything you'll need to consider to ensure you are prepped and ready for the road ahead.

Topics:

Finding Your Why
The Pros and Cons of Owning Your Own Business
Your Product or Service
Who Are You Going Into Business With?

Where Will You Work?
Skills and Limitations
Goals, Objectives & Milestones

2. Laying The Foundations

Laying the foundations walks you through the day-to-day essentials of setting up your business and includes a comprehensive list of considerations to help you get up and running.

Topics:

What Kind Of Business And Why
Incorporating Your Business Legally
Bank Accounts
Finance

Business Insurance
Registering for VAT
Business Premises
Technology and Infrastructure

3. Product Development and Supply Chain

Topics:

Product Development
Pricing and Margins
Buying or Manufacturing
Packaging

Supply Chains
Sales Channels
Insurance and Indemnity
Licenses and Certification

4. Franchising

Topics:

Types of Franchises
Franchise Research
Buying A Franchise

Network Marketing
Which Franchise For First Time Business Owners

5. Money, Financing and Accounting

Money, Financing and Accounting provides an overview of everything finance-related that you will need to know when starting your business.

Topics:

Forecasting and Cash Flow
Management Accounts
Loans, Overdrafts and Other Funding
Creditors, Debtors and Invoicing
His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs

Finding An Accountant
Value Added Tax
Equipment and Vehicles
Financial Planning and Wealth Strategies

6. Importing and Exporting

Importing and Exporting is an up-to-date module taking you through everything you need to know if considering overseas sales as part of your business plan.

Topics:

Importing Overview
What Is Importing?
General Rules And Regulations
Importing Options
Importing Terminology
Importing From Europe And To The EU
Importing From China And Asia

Importing From The USA
Additional Costs
Customs And Excise And Their Powers
What Is Exporting?
What Documents And Certificates Will You Need?
Ways To Export From The UK
Common Exporting Pitfalls

7. Employing People

Employing People guides you through the process and best practices to use when taking on additional members, from staffing to freelancers and interviewing to onboarding.

Topics:

Recruitment
The Employee Experience
Retention

Payroll and Pensions
Employment Law and Contracts

8. Branding and Marketing

Branding and Marketing is a comprehensive module helping your business to generate awareness and drive sales.

Topics:

Your Brand
Your Marketing Plan
Websites
Video
Shows, Exhibitions and Conferences
Social Media

Digital Marketing & SEO
Advertising and PR
PPC & E-commerce
Partnerships and Affiliate Scheme
Networking and Affiliate Groups
Finding The Right Group

9. Day-To-Day Operations

Day-To-Day Operations will guide you through the most common everyday activities to keep you focused, on track, and progressing through life as a small business owner.

Topics:

Managing Suppliers
Health and Safety
Customer Service
Sales and Marketing Metrics

Work-Life Balance and Delegation
Helpful Software
Vetting Customers
Stress Management

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Platform Features

The platform includes a whole host of features to support you on your new business journey, everything from bookmarking so you can easily save important information, to a resource library packed full with helpful guides, videos, blogs, checklists and more.

Business Modules

Work through comprehensive Business Modules at your own pace. Your dashboard will show you the topics included in each module, when the information was last updated, approximately how long the module will take to complete, as well as any relevant files or resources to download.

Business Topics

Each module includes a number of topics detailing important information relevant to that module. On each module’s page, the topics are listed chronologically for you to work through. You’ll also see the number of slides in each topic. ‘Begin’, ‘continue’ and ‘review’ will show you your progress, allowing you to jump right back in where you left off or go back and remind yourself of previously seen slides.

Topic Content - Navigation

The topic content is presented on slides. Easily move between modules, topics and slides using simple navigation bars down the left-hand side and at the top of the screen.

Topic Content - Main Information

The topic content is presented on slides split into 2 sections. The left slide details the main content relevant to that topic. Read key information presented in paragraphs, bullet points, tables and infographics, and watch content-specific videos from experts.

Topic Content - Supporting Resources

The topic content is presented on slides split into 2 sections. The right slides include supporting resources for that particular topic. Resources available include a host of videos from business owners and entrepreneurs, as well as useful templates, blogs, guides and articles to give you even more information and help you put ideas into action.

Certificates

After completing each module, you’ll receive recognition through a personalised certificate of completion. Download and save to your computer or print and file them. You can even share them to social media to let everyone know how you’re progressing.

Bookmarking

Bookmark content that’s important to you and your business. The information will be stored on your personal Bookmarks page, with filters available to make it easy to find what you need.

Resource Library

The Resource Library includes videos, blogs, templates and more, to help you on your business journey. Looking for something specific? Search via Categories or the smart search bar.

Business Modules

Business Topics

Topic Content - Navigation

The topic content is presented on slides. Easily move between modules, topics and slides using simple navigation bars down the left-hand side and at the top of the screen.

Topic Content - Main Information

Topic Content - Supporting Resources

Certificates

Bookmarking

Bookmark content that’s important to you and your business. The information will be stored on your personal Bookmarks page, with filters available to make it easy to find what you need.

Resource Library

The Resource Library includes videos, blogs, templates and more, to help you on your business journey. Looking for something specific? Search via Categories or the smart search bar.

Who have we helped?

We've helped lots of people, just like you.

Helen O

Franchisee, London

If I hadn’t completed the Money, Financing & Accounting module before I started, I would have been in deep trouble with my cashflow after just a few months.

Jim D

Designer, Newbury

Subscribe to My New Venture, it was the single most useful tool after making the decision to set up on our own. Nowhere else has that breadth of information all under the one roof.

Richard E

Builder, Leicester

There was a lot to think about when I started out on my own, and a lot I didn’t know, so getting all the information on equipment leasing and tax responsibilities specifically, really helped me out.