ITI Scottish Network invites you to its autumn workshop:
Tax Confidence for Translators and Interpreters
with MARIO ALONZI from BUSINESS GATEWAY
To be held at
City of Edinburgh Methodist Church, Edinburgh
on Saturday, 5 October 2024
Programme
9:30 Registration/foregather (tea/coffee available)
10:00 Workshop (part 1)
11:15 Refreshment break
11:45 Workshop (part 2)
1:00 End of workshop
1:30 Lunch at Ciao Roma
Venue & Lunch
The workshop will take place at the Nicolson Square Methodist Church, Nicolson Square, Edinburgh EH8 9BX. The venue is off Nicolson Street (South Bridge), about 10 mins walk from Waverley Station. For lunch, we will be going to the nearby Ciao Roma Italian restaurant (64 South Bridge, EH1 1LS).
Topic
Join us for a practical workshop where you’ll get the lowdown on all things tax and business structure. Led by experienced local entrepreneur Mario Alonzi, we’ll cover what support you can get from Business Gateway, the nitty-gritty of being a sole trader versus setting up a limited company, how to handle Making Tax Digital, and the ins and outs of VAT registration. Ideal for freelancers and small business owners looking to get their affairs in order, this session will give you the straight facts and top tips to manage your business finances better.
Covering:
• Support available from Business Gateway
• Sole trader vs limited company
• Making tax digital
• VAT registration pros and cons
• Top Tips!
Followed by a Q&A
Speaker
Join Mario Alonzi, a seasoned entrepreneur and trusted business adviser, as he leads our workshop on “Tax Confidence for Translators and Interpreters”. With over two decades of diverse business management experience, Mario has founded and developed enterprises in both the hospitality and fitness industries. His extensive background has provided him with a wealth of knowledge in navigating the complexities of business finances and taxation.
Mario has spent many years as a volunteer with the Prince’s Trust, passionately supporting young entrepreneurs on their journeys to business success. He understands the unique challenges faced by small businesses and solopreneurs, helping them to adapt to new digital tax regulations.
In this workshop, Mario will combine his practical business acumen with his financial expertise to demystify the digital tax system for translators and interpreters. Whether you’re new to freelancing or looking to optimise your existing setup, Mario’s guidance will ensure you leave well-prepared to tackle your tax obligations with confidence.
Cost
Workshop:
ITI Scottish Network members: free
ITI members (but not ScotNet): £10
Non-ITI members: £25
Students: free
Please indicate the relevant amount on the registration form.
Lunch:
Participants will be able to pay for their meal individually at the restaurant.
Registration
To register for the ITI ScotNet Autumn Workshop 2024, please either fill in the PDF registration form, return it to Norma@tclweb.co.uk and make any required payment online, or print and fill in the form manually and post it, together with a cheque for the relevant amount, to Norma Tait, 16/12 East Pilton Farm Rigg, Edinburgh, EH5 2GE, by Friday 20 September 2024 at the latest. Your fee (if applicable) should also be paid by this date.
General information
If you can offer or would like a lift or overnight accommodation, please post a message on the ScotNet e-group or let Norma know by emailing Norma@tclweb.co.uk.
5 x £30 grants are available for ScotNet members living outside the central belt who wish to attend this event. Please email Victoria Dalrymple on treasurer@itiscotland.org.uk to apply for a grant.
To find out more about joining the network, please contact ScotNet Membership Secretary Sue Anderson on membership@itiscotland.org.uk.
