Writing a Business Plan
A Guide to Business Planning from Richard Lanning on Vimeo.
Download the UKSPF Business Project Plan template (docx / 192 KB)
Writing a Cash Flow Forecast
Cash Flow Webinar from Richard Lanning on Vimeo.
Download the UKSPF Small Business Grant Scheme Business Cashflow template (xlsx / 56 KB)
Business Plan & Cash Flow Forecast Webinars
Articles
Business Basics – Selling a Business or Shares in a Business
Being aware of your business's value enables you to determine a fair selling price for some or all of your shares and negotiate efficiently with prospective buyers. But where do you find a buyer for your shares, and what happens now?
Steps into Digital: Voucher Scheme
Benefit from a bespoke approach to digital transformation, accessible and manageable to all at any level. Providers will collaborate with business's on a one-to-one basis, delivering tailored support that aligns with specific digital needs and objectives.
1-2-1 SEO Support: Tailored advice to help your website rank higher in Google
These sessions offer practical, one-to-one SEO support that’s all about your business. Many business owners have already attended SEO courses or watched tutorials but still struggle when it comes to applying what they’ve learned to their own website. This support is designed to look at your site, your goals and discuss specific actions you can take to make real improvements.
Events
16th September 20251:00 pm - 2:30 pmFREE
🌎 Business Basics Webinar: Shared ownership
Having a business partner can seriously benefit a business. Capitalizing on two or more sets of skills and experience, as well as having another pair of hands to contribute to the day to day running of the business. But not all business partners are the same, some want a silent role, whilst others are more hands on. So, choosing the right business partner is crucial.
17th September 202510:00 am - 11:30 amFREE
🟢 LinkedIn Webinar: Build Your Personal Brand on LinkedIn
The webinar will cover the importance of building an online presence on professional networking site LinkedIn.
18th September 202510:00 am - 1:00 pmFREE
🟡 LEAP into Digital Marketing: Next Step into Digital (Intermediate) - Easingwold
If you’ve already dipped your toe into the world of digital marketing and you're ready to dive deeper, Next Step into Digital is the course designed to take your skills from capable to campaign-ready.
Resources
Resources: How to get higher in Google, the basics
Want your website to be seen by as many potential customers as possible? Download the following resources to gain practical tips from an experienced Search Engine Optimisation professional, and climb the rankings.
Webinar Recording: Complete Web design for small businesses and start ups
This session aims to demystify the website creation process, making design and management more accessible and affordable for small businesses. Rather than focusing solely on tools or trends, the webinar offers a strategic overview of what a successful small business website needs to do and how to achieve it without unnecessary expense or overwhelm.
Business Basics Series Part 2: Webinar Recordings & Blogs
These resources provide a guide to key subjects such as tax, pricing and all things numbers. Jo Tomlinson is a qualified Management Accountant, certified QuickBooks Advanced ProAdvisor, Making Tax Digital ProAdvisor and 1 of only 11 Certified QuickBooks Trainers’ that work on behalf of QuickBooks, training accountants across the UK.