Trading

Trading, or selling goods or services, is one of the routes involved in developing a sustainable income base. This course will offer an insight into how to develop trading opportunities. It will focus on the skills and attitudes required to develop an entrepreneurial culture as well as the practicalities of setting up a trading initiative.

It is intended for those with a responsibility for strategic direction and fundraising and is suitable for experienced fundraisers wishing to gain an insight of how trading can assist organisations to become financially sustainable.

By the end of this course participants will be able to:

• assess their potential for trading goods or services;
• understand the processes involved in developing a trading idea;
• develop a competitive advantage;
• know where to go for further information, help and advice.

Location: Port Talbot
Date: 14 July 2010 (half day)

Cost: £10 for voluntary and community organisations operating in Wales.

Details on how to book your place on any of these training days can be found at how to book.