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Steps to Setting up Your Own Business

at Gloucestershire College, Gloucester · college

Not statedOther coursesOther1 dayPart timeFree

What the college says

This course highlights some of the key issues that need to be considered when you set out to run your own business. Considerations from marketing and sales to finance and legal requirements will be discussed together with the psychology and motivation behind starting up your own business.Topics covered will include:Setting up a business plan, be able to construct, prepare and present (please see entry requirements)Calculating start-up costsGain an initial understanding of the financial needs, legal requirements and insurance needed for a small business.Learn the key steps you will need to consider when planning, and creating your business to increase your chances of success and minimise risk.Understand how to market and advertise your business, identifying competition, setting pricing and branding strategies.Customer service - plan how to provide for the individual needs of customers and prepare for obstacles and opportunities that will arise in your ventureNetworking and public relationsUsing social media to your advantageRemaining positive and motivatedThe course will suit participants who have recently started their own business venture. For those still in the planning stage it would be useful if you could carry out a small amount of research prior to the start of the course to create a business idea.

What you need to get on

This course is aimed at those who are aged 19 and over (as at 31st August of the academic year you are applying for) who are looking to improve their skills to move into work or progress into more sustainable employment.In some circumstances you may be able to access this course for free.For further information on fee waivers available or to secure a place please contact our Jobsmart team on 01452 563278 or email jobsmart@gloscol.ac.uk

How you are assessed

Short courses, awards and certificates that do not fit the main routes.

What this level means

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Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

The provider describes this as being for learners aged 19 and over.

Where it runs

  • Gloucester Campus

    Gloucester Campus, Gloucester, GL2 5JQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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