BUSINESS SUPPORT WORKSHOPS

Please join us for one or all three great free breakfast workshops coming up at Wolverhampton Science Park……..

Digital Marketing Workshop

1st June 8.30am – 10.30am   Wolverhampton Science Park

Want to improve your Digital Marketing knowledge

An interactive workshop sharing tips, good practice and new ideas from some of our local digital marketing companies, and those who have recently adopted new digital technology. This should help you review your digital awareness, adoption and use; help you understand the digital strengths or weaknesses in your business and provide a better insight to current and future digital opportunities. There will also be time prior and after the presentations to network with fellow delegates, speakers and City council business support officers.

To book and for further information please click here.

Cyber Security and Business Continuity Planning

8th June 8.30am – 10.30 am    Wolverhampton Science Park

Is your business protected against Cyber attacks? Would you benefit from a free Cyber Health Check?

Detective Superintendent Vanessa Eyles, who heads up the Cyber Resilience Centre, will offer of a free cyber health check, share some top tips, address some common misconceptions, and provide insight through case studies. Chelsea Sibley, from the City Council’s Business Resilience Team, will also provide a broad review of Business Continuity Planning including major disruptions such as power outages, theft, floods and fire. This comprehensive approach ensures that businesses are prepared for any eventuality and can continue operating, even in the face of adversity.

To book and for further information please click here.

WOLVERHAMPTON EMPLOYER SUPPORT

We’re determined to keep Wolverhampton’s business community vibrant and resilient by working with our local businesses and their employees, those who are self-employed, and those looking to start a business. If you have any business related query please complete the contact form at the foot of the Wolverhampton Employer Support site and we will respond within 48 hours. Alternatively, you can call one of our business support officers during normal office hours (weekdays 9pm-5pm) on 01902 555572.

Depending on the nature of your enquiry we will provide an answer or signpost you to the relevant organisation/s to help you. This might be through a relevant workshop, a specialist website, or more in-depth face to face support.

HELP TO GROW MANAGEMENT COURSES

Places are available in June to take advantage of the 90% government-funded course that’s been designed by entrepreneurs and industry experts.

The course involves peer learning sessions and help in developing a business growth plan. Topics covered include leadership, marketing, employee engagement and financial management. Businesses across all sectors can apply, including social enterprises, and to be eligible for the course, your business must employ between 5 and 249 people, and have been operational for at least a year. Recent satisfaction surveys suggest that 91% of those who have completed the course say that they would recommend it to other business leaders.

Rob Arnold, Group Business Manager at West Midlands based Greyville Enterprises Ltd, said: “I would strongly recommend it to business leaders who want to excel and cope with high growth strategies. This course covers the fundamental building blocks and platform to develop a robust plan and strategy for your organisation.”

Courses in June are being held at business schools at Birmingham City University, starting on 6^th June and Coventry University starting on 14^th June.

For more information on the course and to book a place just click on this link Help to Grow: Management Course

HMRC – SELF ASSESSMENT

More than 77,500 customers submitted their 2022 to 2023 tax returns on 6 April 2023. Why not join them by filing your Self Assessment tax return now and have peace of mind for the rest of the year. You have until the 31‌ January 2024 to file your return and pay any tax you may owe, but there are many advantages to filing early – you can: find out sooner if you’re owed money pay in instalments to help with your budgeting get help if you can’t pay your Self Assessment tax avoid the stress of last-minute filing Choosing to file your tax return early does not mean you have to pay HMRC straight away. The 31‌ January deadline for payment remains unchanged. There’s lots of information on how to file your tax return early on GOV.UK. There is also a selection of live webinars to help you: how to fill in your Self Assessment tax return if you’re self-employed – covers employment income, the self-employment section, including an overview of other income, and claiming tax reliefs how to fill in your Self Assessment tax return if you have UK property income – covers employment income, the UK property income section, including an overview of other income, and claiming tax reliefs how to finish your Self Assessment tax return, your tax calculation and payments – covers finishing your tax return, your tax calculation, what to do if you’ve paid too much tax, submitting your return and paying your tax bill Further assistance can be found at HMRC’s YouTube channel.