HOW TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS
People often dream about starting their own business but don’t fully realise the implications of what this involves. Given the back-drop that nearly a half of all businesses fail in their first year, it is critical that you have all the knowledge at your disposal to make an informed decision about whether running a business is right for you. This is an introductory course for anyone who has recently set up a small or micro-business, or for anyone who is considering setting up a small or micro-business, or is considering self-employment as a career option. As such, this Course considers the key elements and issues that you need to think about and explore. This course will allow you to: Learn key steps to increase your chances of success and minimise risk. Understand how to market your business, identifying competition, pricing and branding strategies How to handle and recruit staff and administrative issues. This course is made up of 5 units, which cover a range of subje...