Course aims and objectives
To give you a thorough overview of the advantages and drawbacks of starting your own company and to help you complete a draft business plan to help you get started.
Duration: 1 or 2 days
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Exploring Self Employment
You will:
- Receive a personalised compendium of material
- Have the opportunity to work with authentic material of your own
- Have the opportunity to write a detailed, draft business plan to help get your company started
- Understand the personal and business skills needed to be successful
Course outline:
- Looking at the advantages of working for yourself
- Exploring the potential pitfalls of self-employment
- Understanding the skills needed to successfully run your own company
- Reflect on marketing and financial management
- Look at legal requirements, including tax returns and VAT
- Develop a detailed business plan