WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

Free Workshop with The Numbers Coach™

Business Finances Demystified

Business finance can seem an intimidating topic but at least half the battle understanding business finance is getting on top of the jargon - the language of business. And this is what this course is all about.

But behind all the jargon, business is basically common sense ie you need to sell things for more than they cost and have enough cash in the bank to pay the bills!

To achieve this you need to develop a sound business model ie. commercial model. The most important part of your business model is your PRICING! The sooner you work this out the better.

This FREE workshop will cover:

The 3 financial objectives of a business
The 3 reports which cover these objectives
The 5 aspects of your business model
And about 30 key bits of jargon.

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Masterclass with The Standard

Start your own business: A masterclass in finance for small business, start-ups and side-hustles

From managing cash flow and understanding profit margins, without a solid grasp of the principles of business finance, it’s all too easy to make costly mistakes that could jeopardise your venture.

This workshop is a must-attend for anyone who is serious about setting up or growing their business. Foolproof finance for small business, start-ups and side-hustles

Date: 20th September 2024, 2-5pm BST

Location: Online masterclass A catch-up recording will be available for two weeks after the class.

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Workshop with The Numbers Coach™

Cashflow Forecasting Demystified

A cashflow forecast is an essential part of sensible financial management. This workshop is a practical and stress-free way to get the financial knowledge, confidence and tools to prepare a cashflow forecast to use in any stage or size of business or to present to lenders or investors.

By attending this workshop you will become more confident at:

Forecasting and managing your cash flow
Creating financial forecasts and projections
Understanding financial jargon and reports so you can communicate with investors and lenders

This interactive workshop will give you a range of practical tools and methods which you can implement straight away as well as a good foundation in business finance.

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PREVIOUS EVENTS

Events

'Start Your Own Business' Masterclass with The Standard

Start your own business: A masterclass in finance for small business, start-ups and side-hustles

From cash flow and understanding profit margins, without a solid grasp of the principles of business finance, it’s all too easy to make costly mistakes that could jeopardise your venture.

This workshop is a must-attend for anyone who is serious about setting up or growing their business. Foolproof finance for small business, start-ups and side-hustles.

How to start your business: An expert guide to creating a successful plan

A Guardian Masterclass two-part bootcamp: If you’ve got an idea for a new business venture, or want to grow your existing venture, this two-part masterclass with the renowned business mentor Johnny Martin will set you up for success.

Reset. Restart: your business finances explained

Undoubtedly one of the hardest things when running a business is getting on top of - and keeping on top of – your finances. After all, when getting your finances under control you not only have to compete with numbers and figures, but all of the jargon as well. This webinar (ran with British Library Business & IP Centre) broke down what you need to know and understand into seven key steps.

START UP SPEED MENTORING AT BRITISH LIBRARY

The British Library Business & IP Centre hosted their day startup day - a great free opportunity to learn and get new ideas thanks to Sponsorship from Santander. The Numbers Coach was speed mentoring on cash flow - lots of great business ideas and founders. The event was opened by life coach and great buddy Rasheed Ogunlaru.

ACCOUNTING FOR BOHEMIANS
The Numbers coach running an outdoor workshop at the Idler Tent at Port Eliot

FORECASTING FOR FOOD: WHAT INVESTORS WANT TO SEE
Johnny led a session as part of Bread & Butter’s ‘Startup Studios’ masterclass events. The attendees were aspiring entrepreneurs and producers in the first 0-18 months of trading.

BUSINESS FOR BOHEMIANS SEMINAR

Get on Top of your Finances, with The Idler. If you’re a freelancer or entrepreneur, now is the time to get on top of your accounting systems, financial planning and spreadsheets.

BUSINESS NUMBERS: WHAT INVESTORS NEED YOU TO KNOW

The Numbers Coach shares more straight-talking knowledge at this event at Business & IP Centre at the British Library

BRITISH LIBRARY BUSINESS & IP CENTRE 10TH ANNIVERSARY START UP DAY

The Numbers Coach gives 1:1 advice

BRITISH LIBRARY BUSINESS & IP CENTRE’S OPEN EVENING SERIES

At this event: ‘Knowing Your Numbers - What Investors Expect to See and Expect You to Know’, the Numbers Coach guided participants through the key numbers to secure business investment.

ROYAL MARINES HASLER REHABILITATION UNIT WORKSHOP

Johnny led a workshop entitled ‘Confidence to consider a business Startup’ for the Royal Marines Hasler Rehabilitation Unit, Plymouth.

LONDON COLLEGE OF FASHION

Johnny demystifies the numbers for students at LCF.

SPEED MENTORING AT THE BUSINESS & IP CENTRE’S DIGITAL SEASON

Mentoring session focussed on growing your business online. Trusted advice from Johnny and other experts on the topic of boosting online presence.

NATIONAL BUSINESS MENTORING CONFERENCE

Association of Business Mentors’s National Business Mentoring Conference – ‘Mentoring with the Key Numbers’

The Numbers Coach Method

UNDERSTAND

- We cover the key financial reports i.e. Profit & Loss, Cash Flow and Balance Sheet and how they fit together.

- Essential knowledge like the different types of profit, how to calculate break even and the importance of gross profit margin.

- And we cover the biggest cause of confusion - why profit isn’t the same cash!

FORECAST

- The main principles of forecasting and budgeting – often an area of considerable stress and anxiety.

- How to forecast sales and the importance of sensitivity analysis.

- How to use the Excel forecasting model

MANAGE

- Company administration like basics of VAT, Accounting systems and managing working capital

- Different trading formats e.g. sole trader v limited company

- Business valuation and pre & post money valuations

My interactive workshops give you confidence in the financial side of your business or your understanding of the finances if you delegate.

As part of my Cashflow Forecasting Demystified workshop, you will also receive: Excel 5 year integrated profit & loss and cash flow forecast model worth at least £600 for you to forecast your business, “Talk Money” e-learning course, handouts and post-workshop email support.

Get one-step ahead – take the fear out of the numbers today and buy the highly acclaimed ‘Understanding Your Business Finances’ Workbook.

THOUGHTS ON THE WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE

Featured

“We so enjoyed meeting you and thought your workshop was incredibly helpful. It has certainly focused our minds on our business document, as well as taught us some of the financial lingo that we find difficult. Thank you for taking the time to read our executive summary and for your advice.”

Laura & Gabriela

“Great session on accounting and financials with Johnny Martin – highly engaging and recommended!”

Martin Mcgloin

“I just wanted to say a huge ‘thank you’ for last night’s session at the BL. It was unbelievably useful – I had a few real ‘eureka!’ moments, and have been completely consumed by revamping my financial models all morning. I can’t get over how satisfying it is to see the numbers finally making sense, they’d been in such a muddle until now there’s no wonder I’ve let my business plan drag on for 3 months! Off to meet my first funder now, I just got one of their level 1 grants!”

Hermione Taylor

“I attended your finance session on the 8th February at the British Library. Thank you for your energetic and high spirited delivery of a dry subject. You brought it to life and took the fear factor out”

Yvonne Foster

“Great session with Numbers Coach this morning! Helping to de-mystify the dreaded accounting.”

“I was recently at an event in London and heard Johnny Martin speak. He spoke for 45 mins and managed to cover in 45 mins what I it took 2 days to cover in a business school course. He is straight to the point and cuts out all the waffle and deals with the essentials. This is so important for time poor business owners and senior team members.”

“Dear Johnny, thank you very much for the slides and the above information and especially the session last week.”

Foteini

“Great session on accounting and financials with Johnny Martin – @NumbersCoach – highly engaging and recommended!”

“Great workshop thank you. Have read through your workbook on the train – very clear and concise!”

“Hi Johnny, thank you so much for such a brilliant workshop yesterday, I really enjoyed it and learnt a lot! I’ve signed up to Xero already :)”

Sophie

“Johnny Martin’s ‘Understanding your business finances’ is a fantastic introductory guide to business finance that takes you through a lot of difficult concepts in a friendly manner. It is accessible, easy to read and packed with great information and knowledge that can be applied directly to a real business.”

Market Invoice – Workbook Review

“Many thanks Numbers Coach for making finance a lot less scary. Really good, clear stuff for mentors and mentees.”

“I really enjoy your classes. You cover the important topics that we need to learn step by step, and like Weronika said you add a human touch to what would otherwise be numbers numbers and numbers.”

“The book undoubtedly succeeds in achieving what it sets out to do and more besides. Knowledge is passed on quickly through well structured chapters, guiding the reader through financial principles and worked examples.”

Angel News – Workbook Review

“I must admit, I hadn’t honestly given your spreadsheet template the attention it deserved. It’s bloody brilliant. Sorted my p&l, cash flow, balance sheet etc in just an hour or so. Thanks so much!”