The Professional Approach - Setting Up and Running a Family History Research Business

Saturday 28th March 2020  IHGS Canterbury

A seminar day run by practising genealogists offering advice on how to set up a family history buisness and the pitfalls to avoid. Join the discussion.

10.15   Registration

10.20    YOU                                                                                                        Les Mitchinson

• Why
• Specialisation
• Trading name
• Business Plan
• Educational Qualifications

11.00   Starting Out                                                                                          Lucy Browne

11.30     Be Organised                                                                                     Les Mitchinson

• Time Tracking/Record Keeping
• Planning visits
• Tax Records/Insurance

12pm    Using a website to promote your business                           Paul Carter

12.30    Buffet Lunch

1.30        Using a website to promote your business                           Paul Carter

• Data Protection

2.15        Professional Links & Networking                                               Les Mitchinson

• AGRA/RQG

2.45        Growing your Business                                                                  Lucy Browne

3.15        Tea

3.35        The End Product                                                                               Les Mitchinson

• Research Report
• A Family History
• A Pedigree
• Tailored Products

4.20        Questions                                                                                           All

4.30        Closing Remarks