Course
Mastering Small Construction Business Management
Decision Making and Leadership
$256.00
Summary
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- recall the key considerations and legal obligations necessary to start your business on the right foot.
- explain how to manage cash flow, handle invoicing, maintain accounts, and navigate tax returns to keep your business financially healthy.
- implement effective social media and marketing strategies to promote your business and attract more customers.
- examine the processes involved in hiring and managing staff to grow your business smoothly and effectively.
Leading, Managing and Promoting Small Construction Businesses
More construction businesses need to be set up and/or managed to thrive. Working in a small construction business or as a sole trader can be a rewarding career, allowing wide experience and many opportunities to hone your craft skills. However, there are risks to be managed, and promoting and administering your business successfully is key to growing your business and reputation.
This workshop will introduce different aspects of promoting and managing your construction business to build these skills, and signposts to further assistance to manage your risks.
Event Details
Next Available Dates
5th of September
5th of December
Accordion Closed
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Objectives
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- recall the key considerations and legal obligations necessary to start your business on the right foot.
- explain how to manage cash flow, handle invoicing, maintain accounts, and navigate tax returns to keep your business financially healthy.
- implement effective social media and marketing strategies to promote your business and attract more customers.
- examine the processes involved in hiring and managing staff to grow your business smoothly and effectively.
Contents
The course will cover insights into key topics of running a business:
• Governance, Named Individuals, Chartership and GDPR Compliance
• Financial stability – Accounting and declarations
• Risk Management
• Brand & Marketing
• Management of Suppliers
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
• Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability
• Quality Management
• Health & Safety & Well Being
• Training & Development
Suitability
For small construction business leaders, management and/or if you are a sole trader.
Course Leader
Dr Claire Handby
Guiding senior leaders to realise their desired business growth and change trajectory, Dr Claire Handby FCIOB MAPM is an:
- Mentor and Executive Coach
- Experienced transformation, portfolio, programme and project leader
- Assessor of Companies who want to become Chartered with the CIOB
- Business owner and Investor
Dr Claire’s career spans over 25 years, including Contractors Laing Orourke & Mace, Developers McCarthy & Stone, Clients United Utilities, BBC, NHS & Munich Re Insurance and three Management Consultancies EY, Deloitte and KPMG.
Skills Development
Our courses, CPD and publications are guaranteed to meet your development needs and help you gain and maintain industry qualifications and CIOB membership.
We offer on-demand, in-person training, as well as dedicated training solutions to meet your company's needs.