Business Start-up (parts 1 and 2)

The course has nine topics spread across two parts:

Part 1-  Planning to start your own business

• Topic 1: Is self-employment right for you?
• Topic 2: Developing the business idea
• Topic 3: Market research
• Topic 4: Money matters
• Topic 5: Sources of advice and support

Part 2 – Succeeding with your own business

• Topic 1: Formalising your business
• Topic 2: Finance
• Topic 3: Marketing and selling
• Topic 4: Customer service and quality

Entry Requirements: Level 2 English

Format of Course Materials: Paper-based

Assignments: There are nine written “progress checks”

Exams: None

Prison Support Requirements: Support completion and submission of assignments

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