Online event
Making sense of financial jargon
Tuesday 14 October at 10:00AM
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Learn how to manage business finances, meet legal requirements, and choose the right legal structure with confidence.
What you’ll learn
- Recognise and understand key financial and accounting terms commonly used in business reporting and communications with HMRC and Companies House.
- Identify the different business legal structures (e.g., sole trader, partnership, limited company) and understand their implications for tax and reporting obligations.
- Explain the process and timeline for submitting returns, and take practical steps to avoid common mistakes and missed deadlines.
Description
This workshop will demystify keeping financial records as you start and grow your business, by introducing you to the terminology that you need to know when reporting to HMRC and Companies House.
We will also explain what to expect when submitting your returns and how you are taxed. This workshop is ideal if you are worried about missing deadlines or are not sure of which legal structure to choose.
Speakers
Caroline Jones
Senior Business Adviser – Start-Up Specialist, GM Business Growth Hub
Caroline is a dedicated and experienced Senior Business Advisor with a proven track record of supporting thousands of individuals in starting their businesses. With a deep understanding of the entrepreneurial landscape, Caroline excels at helping clients identify their strengths, overcome challenges, and carve out their unique competitive edge in their chosen sectors.
Caroline has written and delivered numerous workshops on key topics such as the mindset of entrepreneurs, marketing strategy, digital marketing, managing finance, setting realistic financial goals, and bootstrapping. Her expertise and engaging teaching style have empowered many aspiring entrepreneurs to achieve their business goals.
In addition to her advisory role, Caroline has owned and operated a tearoom in the Scottish Highlands. This venture not only gained accreditation but also earned a spot in the Rough Guide to Scotland, showcasing her ability to successfully manage and grow a business.