This course helps you to plan, establish and grow the business of your dreams. Part 1 of the course helps you to explore if self-employment is right for you and provides the tools to develop a business plan. Part 2 covers topics vital to the success of your business – including legal and financial issues, marketing and sales, and customer service.
Nine topics spread across two parts:
Part 1- Planning to start your own business
Part 2 – Succeeding with your own business
Entry Requirements: Level 2 English
Format of Course Materials: Paper-based
Assignments: 9 written assignments
Exams: None
Prison Support Requirements: Facilitate tutor support via email. This often requires scanning learner assignments and email them to their tutor
Tutor Support: Yes
What’s Next? A skills based course, depending on the nature of your business (e.g Horticulture, Animal Care), A practical course in management, management or finance, or an IGCSE or AS Level Business Studies
Find Out More: From NEC’s website here
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