Setup for Success: Essential Business Foundations
During this course, we will be going over the fundamentals required for an efficient business set-up.
This course will help you with:
How to choose the right business structure for you. Are you unsure on deciding to setup as a Sole Trader or a Limited Company? Getting to know your options is very important! Rest assured that we will guide you through the registration process, liabilities, information on taxes, and more!
What are the first steps in setting up your business? We will go through the steps of registration and legal requirements, setting up your banking, insurance, and how to kickstart your marketing and branding.
What are the financial foundations for the business? Financial foundations for a business include having a solid plan for managing money, budgeting, tracking expenses and income, and securing enough funding (through savings, loans, or investors) to cover startup and operational costs. It also involves setting up proper accounting systems to keep financial records clear and accurate. These foundations are important because they supporting the business to stay financially stable, avoid running out of funds, and make smart decisions for growth and improvement. Without a strong financial base, a business can quickly face issues, setbacks or even failure with debt, missed opportunities etc.
How to set up Business & Personal Government Gateway Account? We will provide you with the essential steps and knowledge to set up and effectively use a business and personal Government Gateway account. With this account, you'll be able to manage your interactions with UK government services online, ensuring you can easily access important personal information and fulfil your obligations.
How to build the financial ecosystem for your business? What is the original idea and reason that you started this business? When and what do you need to do to achieve your business goals? We'll talk about profit, turnover, number of employees, how to track your progress with building your systems - using data, reporting tools, monthly management reports, supplier analysis, cash flow forecasting, etc.
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Our Courses
Option 1
Bookkeeping Fundamentals
How to keep records and categorise them
Generate concise reports
Financial analysis
Guidance through case studies
Tips on how to reduce your tax bill
£53.99
Option 2
Essential Business Foundations
How to choose the right business structure
First steps to setting up a business
Financial foundations of the business
Set up a business and personal Government Gateway account
How to build the financial ecosystem for your business
£89.99
Option 3
XERO - Full Course
Set up your XERO account
How to handle your XERO expenses
Implementing XERO
Evaluating XERO data through profit and loss reports, balance sheets and VAT returns
Business performance and other reports
£702.00
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The Ultimate Bundle
Get the best of both worlds! This bundle combines the Bookkeeping Fundamentals and Essential Business Foundation courses to set you up for long-term success.
£104.99
Setup for Success: Bookkeeping Fundamentals
When managing a business there are many things you have to keep an eye on, and it can be easy to let slip on the financial side of things.
That’s why we have created this course to assist you in keeping financial control of your business.
This course is for you if:
You are unsure how to keep records and categorise them. As a business owner, by maintaining detailed records of income, expenses, and other financial transactions, you can comfortably assess the profitability and performance of your business. Secondly, by tracking income and expenses, you can identify patterns, anticipate potential shortfalls, and take necessary measures to maintain a healthy cash flow. This information is vital for making timely payments, managing working capital, and planning for future growth of your business. We will also talk about what type of records should you keep.
You need to learn how to generate concise reports. Concise reports provide the necessary financial information in a clear and organized manner, enabling you to make informed decisions quickly. Time is often a valuable and limited resource, concise reports can help you allocate your time effectively to other business activities. We will go through what a concise report looks like and how you can set up your own financial dashboard.
You need help with financial analysis. This involves monitoring and interpreting financial data, like balance sheets and income statements, to understand the performance and efficiency of any business. It helps to define if is making a profit, managing its costs well, and using its resources productively. This is important because it guides decision-making, shows areas for improvement, and helps managers, investors, and lenders understand whether the business is financially stable and on the right track to grow continuously.
You need guidance through presented case studies. We will go through various business case studies to represent examples and way of corrections on how to avoid mistakes.
BONUS Content - Tips for how to reduce your tax bill. In this content we will go through the importance of Sole Trader responsibilities, business costs, expenses that can be claimed as a sole trader, and different types of taxes.
Setup for Success: Own Your Bookkeeping XERO Full Course
COURSE CONTENT
Module 1: Set Up
Choosing your business type. Sole trader or Limited company? No problem, we look at both scenarios.
Tax information for your business. Sole trader and Limited company: Income Tax, National Insurance contributions.
Setting up your business foundations. Registrations and legal requirements, setting up your banking, insurance and marketing.
Setting up a Business Government Gateway account. In this section, you'll learn how to create and set up a Government Gateway account, ensuring that your business can efficiently interact with key government services in the UK. Mastery of this process is a foundational step towards compliance and effective management of your business's statutory obligations.
Setting up a Personal Government Gateway account. This section guides you through the process of setting up a personal Government Gateway account, a vital tool for managing your private interactions with UK government services online. Whether you need to file a self-assessment tax return, check your National Insurance contributions, or access state pension information, a Government Gateway account is essential.
Building a financial ecosystem. The Goal = The original idea and reason you started this business. Everything from now on will be lined up with this goal! What do you need to achieve? Certain amount of profit? Certain size or number of employees? Turnover? In this section we will explore these topics.
Module 2: Handle
Setting up XERO Accounting Software for your business
Chart of Accounts
Customer and Supplier Contacts
Reports
Bank Accounts and VAT returns
Projects and Tracking
Payment Platforms
Dashboard Overview
Module 3: Implement
Creating Quotes in XERO
Sales Invoice
Credit Note and Payments
Part Payments and Overpayments
Sales Deposits and Invoice Reminders
Customer Statements
Reports and Sales Overview
Module 4: Nourish
Purchase orders in XERO
Bills
Credit notes
Refund
Expenses
Receipts
Reconcile bills & expenses
Profit & Loss Reports
Purchase overview
Module 5: Evaluate
Reconcile payments & bills in XERO
Profit & Loss Reports
Balance Sheet, VAT Returns
Receivables
Business Performance reports
Trial Balance
More Reports