Introduction to Self Employment Seminar

Introduction to Self Employment Seminar
Discover the safe way to start, grow, survive and thrive

If you are thinking of starting your own business it’s a good idea to think about what self-employment is really like.  This session gives you a realistic picture of what’s involved and what it all might mean.
During this session, we identify the myths and realities of self employment and give you a flavour of the lifestyle implications of starting up and surviving in business.
You will get the chance to consider whether you have the skills and commitment to make your start-up a success.  You’ll learn about:

1. Preparing yourself
2. Planning your business
3. Marketing and promotion
4. Employing people
5. Intellectual property
6. Sorting out your finances
7. Legal aspects
8. Tax and National Insurance
9. Finding premises
10. Insurance

We welcome the Regional Enterprise Manager NatWest Business Banking to this seminar.
This workshop is FREE and delivered by Laurie Bernard of PDT’s Westminster Enterprise Centre. The Centre offers free business advice to Westminster residents.

Date:         5th October 2011 (Wednesday)
Time:        10.00 to 12.30 p.m.
At:    Westminster Enterprise Centre, 59 Elgin Avenue W9 2DB (entrance on Chippenham Road)

Book today

020 7266 0636 or email kim@pdt.org.uk

Tax Seminar for Westminster residents

Lindsay Fagan

It's a Taxing Affair - for the self-employed

Back by popular demand! Tax and Accounts from senior partner Lindsay Fagan of Westminster's Civvals, Chartered Accountants

Date: 22nd September 2011 (Thursday)
Time: 10.00 to 12.30pm (registration 9.45)
At: PDT Westminster Neighbourhood Enterprise Centre, 59 Elgin Avenue, London W9 2DB


One of the two certainties in life is taxes. Learn about:

• Your businesses legal status/entity - Ltd Co, sole trader etc
• Income tax
• National Insurance
• VAT
• Where to obtain more information

About your trainer

Lindsay joined the firm as a student in 1972 and became a partner in 1978. His clients range from large prominent businesses to SME's and individuals and he is well know for the supportive and professional relationships he establishes with them. He acts for some of the UK's fastest growing privately owned companies and has many long term client relationships.


Lindsay has a particular interest in nurturing and developing businesses, advising them on a whole range of subjects throughout their life, including management & strategy issues, finance, compliance and taxation.


This workshop is for Businesses and residents that live in the Borough of Westminster and is FREE


Book today
Call Kim Sadler PDT on 020 7266 0636