Steps to Business Success

£275.00

Preparing to Run Your Own Business

Statistics show that the vast majority of new businesses are great ideas, but fail often because the level of business skills required to make that new business a success do not match the enthusiasm which created them.

This course is for anyone who is considering starting their own business and recognises the need to understand core elements of business planning and management, which are necessary to transform an idea into a successful business.

Course Content

• Setting personal (lifestyle and income) and business objectives - short and long term
• Balancing your expectations with the real business potential
• Clarifying your business idea and demand
• Assessing your skills in running a business
• Understanding the market and your competitors - how does your product/service fit?
• What makes your product/service special?
• Promoting and advertising
• Setting a price which is right for the market and makes a profit
• Cash flow planning
• Keeping financial records
• Developing and formatting a business plan

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This course isn't timetabled at the moment. Please contact us for future course dates