‘Deciding to Start’ is just one of the free one-day business courses currently on offer from First Enterprise Business Agency Ltd (FEBA). Focusing on helping pre-start and new-start businesses, whilst facilitating self-employment, is core to the Nottingham-based agency’s work.

Another relevant course topic is Sales & Marketing, whilst those tackling financial matters should enrol on ‘Financial Planning & Managing the Money’. All courses are held at FEBA’s Nottingham offices, and run in conjunction with Business Link and Barclays. Places are strictly limited and with free lunch are proving popular.

FEBA is also able to assist Nottingham-city based firms to register for VAT. Staff give free, impartial advice highlighting the potential benefits of VAT registration to the small business on an individual basis. Finally, FEBA’s highly successful current CDFI Loan Fund continues to help small firms in the region – making a tangible difference to small companies and ultimately the regional economy.

For course dates, VAT registration advice and Loan Fund details contact FEBA on 0115-942 3772 or see www.first-enterprise.co.uk.