Intro to Business/Self-Employment
Course Description
· Identify your Unique Selling Point · Understanding what you want from your Business · How to seek professional advice and funding options · Create a Business Plan · Basic Budgeting · Relevant Legislation · The 5 Ps of Marketing and different marketing techniques including the use of social media · Understanding Tax, National Insurance and other relevant regulations
Dates
Course runs from 15 Jun 2018 to 17 Jun 2018
Qualification
You will receive a college certificate.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course although you should have a good level of literacy and a basic understanding of the use of IT.
Method of Assessment
There is no formal assessment for this course. However, you will receive feedback a number of individual, pair or group tasks. You will also create and review your own Individual Learning Plan (ILP)
Progression
Introduction to Accounting Level1 Accounting Level 2 Bookkeeping and Accounting Software
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Course Application and Support Forms:
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