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Designed to provide knowledge and confidence for men and women “VENTURING INTO BUSINESS” FOR THE FIRST TIME.
The course teaches the “reality” of being your “own boss”. It starts from the basic principles, explaining how ideas for businesses can be put into practice. It covers the registering and establishment of a business, source of finance, business location, renting premises, furnishing and equipping them, ordering goods or materials, selling, accounting, employing staff, documentation, and much more.
Many “ practical tips and hints” from successful business owners and managers with vast experience of running profitable businesses, are given to help avoid the “pitfalls”and problems that harm new businesses.
Major Topics Covered in this Certificate
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Deciding on the venture: the importance of a sound business plan; raising the capital-sources. Starting or taking over a business.
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Types of business ownership: sole owners, partnerships, limited liability companies; advantages and disadvantages of each.
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Business location: factors to be considered; renting premises; layout of the premises; services needed, machines and furniture.
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Ordering and storing supplies. Selling techniques, advertising and publicity, public relations.
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Employing and training staff, salaries or wages, delegation of responsibility, business expansion.
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Financial matters: sales documents, checking and paying bills, bank accounts, accounting.
Award And Achievement
On successfully completing this Career Foundation Course you will:
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Have completed a professional Programme of Study with an Accredited College.
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Be awarded the CIC Profitable Business & Trading Certificate.
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Have completed a Qualifying Course for the CIC Group Certificate on Business Studies.
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Have the knowledge and ability to proceed to study for the CIC Group Certificate on Business Studies.
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Have the knowledge and ability to proceed to study for the CIC Diploma on Business Management/ Administration.
Courses are held on a full time basis or on a part time basis or by distance learning. Ask for details.
Duration: 14 session of two hours duration
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