Financial Foundations for Business Growth 

• This registration is for all 4 sessions. 
  
• Please ensure you can attend all sessions to get the full benefit of the complete programme. You should only register if you are able to attend all sessions. 
• Participants must be women-led businesses based in the South of Scotland.

Good financial management is vital for business operation and growth. Establishing a solid foundation and good practices from the start can improve business cashflow and longer-term sustainability.

Our online course is available for early-stage businesses based in the Scottish Borders or in Dumfries and Galloway. Sessions will cover preparing and submitting an annual tax return, including the process and basic forms to complete for a sole trader/self-assessment and a company tax return. We will also review how sales can help to strengthen your business cashflow with top tips on practical approaches to boost your finances. Our final session will focus on bootstrapping and the art of being resourceful to maximise the resources you have available.

There is no cost to attend as the course is fully funded by Pathways, a Scottish Government funded project delivered by SOSE in the South of Scotland.

Course details: 

The course will be held online via Zoom. Throughout the series, guest expert speakers will join selected sessions to share specialist insights and practical advice on key financial topics.

Key dates:

• 13th January 2026 10am – 11am: Welcome and Introductory session
• 14th January 2026 10am – 11.30am: Preparing and Submitting your Tax Return
•  21st January 10am – 11.30am: Using Sales to Strengthen your Business Cashflow
• 28th January 10am -11.30am: Bootstrapping your Business for Growth

How will you benefit?

Each week, you will receive course guides to support your learning plus access to an online resource centre with templates and tools. 

By the end of the course, attendees will be equipped with practical tools, expert insights, and a solid financial foundation to support long-term business growth.

Start the New Year off by giving your business an advantage for 2026 and register for a place on the course now.