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A guide to third sector trading - WCVA

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It’s an idea, but is it business? A <strong>guide</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>third</strong> sec<strong>to</strong>r <strong>trading</strong><br />

1: Getting<br />

started<br />

2: First steps 3: Business<br />

planning<br />

4: Legal and<br />

governance<br />

5: Funding<br />

and<br />

resourcing<br />

6: Financial<br />

controls<br />

7: Managing<br />

growth<br />

8: Management<br />

and<br />

governance<br />

9: Social<br />

enterprise<br />

10: Sources<br />

of support<br />

Action<br />

Guide<br />

section<br />

New and small-scale<br />

<strong>trading</strong> organisations<br />

Community<br />

organisations generally<br />

Existing and<br />

prospective charities<br />

Get a business plan<br />

decide who will do it 3.2 3 3 3<br />

get advice, expertise, or funding<br />

for a consultant<br />

3.2 3 3 3<br />

involve your team in planning 3.2 3 3 if appropriate<br />

Prepare the organisation<br />

fund raise as necessary 5.1 3 3 3<br />

identify members of <strong>trading</strong><br />

board; provide training<br />

8.4 3 3 3<br />

register <strong>trading</strong> company 4.1-4.6 recommended recommended recommended<br />

consult accountant 4.6 if appropriate discuss plans with accountant<br />

Prepare the business<br />

develop a marketing plan and put<br />

it in<strong>to</strong> practice<br />

4.2 3 3 3<br />

appoint the manager 8.3 3 3 3<br />

set up business finance systems,<br />

VAT, insurances etc<br />

6.2 3 new systems probably essential<br />

set up business reporting 6.4 3 new system probably essential<br />

set up accommodation 3 3 3<br />

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