Business events

30/07/2024

Crafting your image – personal branding essentials

Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to enhance your personal brand and drive business success.

Key takeaways from this session:

Understand the essential elements of creating a compelling personal brand that resonates with your target audience
Discover actionable techniques and practical advice for enhancing your personal brand to stand out in a competitive market

30/07/2024

HMRC – Registering for self-employment or registering your business

The BIPC at The British Library is pleased to collaborate with His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) under the Kickstart Your Business programme:

This workshop will demonstrate the key steps to take when registering as a Sole Trader for self-employment or when registering your small business.

During this session, we will cover your obligations to HMRC:

What to do if you are thinking of Self-employment to be your own boss. We will explore how to register yourself and your new small business. The self-assessment requirements you need to be aware of, such as the tax system, tax payments, how to pay and when (key dates for 2024/2025).

After the general overview, we will have a Q&A session for participants on registering for self-employment or registering their small businesses.

**These events are not designed to give individual or specific tax advice**

07/08/2024

How to get started on your net zero journey

Learn how to measure your carbon footprint and start your net zero journey with practical tips and tools in our expert-led webinar.

In this session we'll explore:

the difference between net zero and carbon neutral
carbon footprints and what they're made up of
why it's important and the business benefits of measuring your carbon footprint
carbon data and emissions factors
different carbon calculators available and what that means for businesses collecting data

21/08/2024

Health, wellbeing and personal development for small businesses

When you’re busy running your own small business, it’s important to take the time to look after your mental, physical and financial wellbeing. Join us for insightful presentations from wellbeing experts who will share practical tips and advice. You’ll also have the chance to connect and network with fellow small business owners.

This month we will discuss "Impactful Reads for Business Success: Sharing Books on Health & Wellbeing for productivity".

03/09/2024

Day 1: Kickstart Your Business - Business Research & Information

Intellectual property and its protection is vital for anyone with a business idea. This all-day workshop will help you understand the multiple areas of intellectual property and their relevance to your business, as well as provide you with practical tips on how to utilise the BIPC’s resources to protect, research and develop your business idea. By the end of the session you will understand and identify the importance of intellectual property in your own business and know the next steps to protect it.

04/09/2024

Work Smarter, Not Harder: The Power of Smart Technology for Busy Businesses

In today's fast-paced world, managing a business often spills over into evenings and weekends. Research commissioned by Smart Energy GB has revealed that almost all respondents (98%) – are either catching up on admin (36%), going through accounts (32%), posting on social media (30%) and managing utilities bills (22%) regularly on their out of hours to-do lists.

Join us as we delve into the benefits of smart meters for small businesses and explore practical tips to boost efficiency and productivity. Whether you're looking to optimise your energy usage or streamline your daily tasks, this webinar is your guide to becoming smarter and more efficient in your business endeavours.

05/09/2024

Day 2: Kickstart Your Business - Get Started

Learn how to set up your business and avoid common start-up pitfalls in this interactive and practical all-day workshop. The topics discussed will include marketing, sales and finance, providing you with a start-up survival kit. By the end of the session, you will have the skills, knowledge and confidence to complete a one-page business plan.

The workshop will cover:

• How to register a business

• The basics of financing a start-up and understanding cash flow

• Legal and tax obligations

• Work Life Balance

• How to test if your business idea is viable

• Knowing your customer and your competitors

• Legal structures and how to choose one

• Financing and revenue models

• Policies and procedures

• Compliance obligations

• Legal and tax obligations

• Business licenses, permits and insurance

26/09/2024

HMRC – Registering for self-employment or registering your business

The BIPC at The British Library is pleased to collaborate with His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) under the Kickstart Your Business programme:

This workshop will demonstrate the key steps to take when registering as a Sole Trader for self-employment or when registering your small business.

During this session, we will cover your obligations to HMRC:

What to do if you are thinking of Self-employment to be your own boss.

We will explore how to register yourself and your new small business.

The self-assessment requirements you need to be aware of, such as the tax system, tax payments, how to pay and when (key dates for 2024/2025).

After the general overview, we will have a Q&A session for participants on registering for self-employment or registering their small businesses.

**These events are not designed to give individual or specific tax advice**

31/10/2024