Benjamin Franklin famously said "If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail". A comprehensive business plan and effective execution of the plan are two factors which can greatly increase your chances of succeeding in your new business venture. This is an interactive presentation. Students will be provided with a workbook in which to develop a business plan and prepare to put it into action. Statement of Attendance provided for this course.

Video conferencing tools like Zoom have become extremely popular. This hands-on workshop will teach you how to use Zoom as a meeting participant and host and make the most of its features to facilitate effective and engaging meetings. Learn how to schedule, start, join and run Zoom meetings and explore features including break-out rooms, whiteboards, screen-sharing, recording, live streaming and more. We will also discuss the difference between Zoom meetings and Webinars.

The rise of social media has significantly changed the marketing environment. During this interactive workshop you will learn how to define your digital marketing strategy, develop a structured plan to put into action and measure its ongoing effectiveness. Includes discussion of tools such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Pinterest but please note that this is not a computer course. Statement of Attendance issued.

Welcome guests to your very own B&B, guest home or accommodation space. Learn to plan, market and manage your business from scratch, from someone who has. A workshop for learning and sharing about creating your own guest space.

Embark on an extraordinary journey with this BYOSMP Social Media Course! Master the art of engaging and organic content creation, whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, public figure, influencer, or aspiring presenter. Join renowned author and social media guru Taydam Knowles as she shares invaluable expertise for crafting winning strategies, creating impactful content, building confidence, and generating income online. Uncover the secrets of social media analysis, relatable storytelling, and captivating online personas. Dominate social media personally and professionally with actionable tips on speaking, relatability, and motivation. Enrol now to seize control of your online narrative and kick-start your path to success. Your future awaits!

Join our thriving BYOSMP community and elevate your social media game at our BYOSMP Social Media Practical Workshop hosted by expert social media consultant, presenter, and producer Taydam Knowles. Learn alongside a diverse group eager to improve at every stage of iPhone pre-production, production, and post-production Discover how to shoot and edit using simple apps on your phone, build your personal brand, and develop the confidence needed to succeed in today's fast-paced digital landscape. This course is ideal for entrepreneurs, business owners, public figures, influencers, and anyone seeking to cultivate an organic brand presence on social media. Be Your Own Social Media Presenter! #BYOSMP [TAGS: Business,Marketing,Social Media]

Facebook advertising is being used in every corner of the globe. Whether it's brand awareness, lead generation, social messaging or straight sales conversion, it can be a truly effective and inexpensive tool. In this class, you'll learn how to create Facebook Advertising campaigns including bidding and budget, audience targeting, location and designing your advert, from single images to video. We'll explore how to measure, optimise and build audiences, discuss how to run your ads across multiple platforms, and cover how you measure results using Facebook Advertising metrics and insights.

This course explains with practical examples how to develop and calculate all the indicators mentioned, provides Excel templates and describes how to use them. It also show how to interpret each indicator and the possible decisions to be made in different scenarios.

An introduction for new users. Learn how personal computers operate and be introduced to hardware and the basic concepts of word processing, Internet and Email. No prior computer experience required. Keyboard skills an advantage. Uses Windows 10, Office 2016

A supportive and stress-free introduction to IBM compatible personal computers. Jargon-free language is used and pace of presentation is not rushed. Be introduced to hardware and the basic concepts of word processing, internet and email. No prior computer experience required. Keyboard skills an advantage. For those over 60 years - Senior's Card or other evidence of age required. Uses Windows 11 and Office 2021.