Starting a Business Course
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Starting a Business Course
Duration 4 hours
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For teams
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100% online training
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Start when you like
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Learn on any device (desktop, mobile or tablet)
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Instant assessment and result
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1 learner per course
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Train teams of all sizes
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Bulk discounts starting at 10% off 10 courses
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Pay by invoice with 30 day payment terms available (5+ courses)
£25 +VAT
include vat
Includes a 10% discount for 10+ courses
This Starting a Business course guides you through the steps involved in starting your own business, including choosing your business structure, considering operations, marketing your business and financial planning. Throughout the course, you will find a range of downloadable resources to help you, including a draft business plan - which you can complete as you work through the modules.
Written in collaboration with social entrepreneur and mentor Jane Walton, the course also provides guidance on what you should consider before beginning your business start-up, and includes opportunities to explore, assess and refine your business idea. The course contains optional Choose Your Path sections allowing you to tailor your learning. This will enable you to access the information that is most relevant to you and your business. It also contains case studies and video interviews with tips and advice from real business owners.
Please note this course only includes a digital version of your certificate.
100% online training
Access anywhere
Same day digital certificate
Full audio voiceover
Assessment retakes at no extra cost
Learn at your own pace with no completion deadlines
Created by our core skills team in collaboration with social entrepreneur and mentor, Jane Walton
Accredited by CPD
Optional 'Choose Your Path' sections to personalise your learning
A range of downloadable and interactive resources including a draft business plan
Bulk discount for orders of 10+ courses
Bigger orders = bigger discounts
Save on our courses when you buy more training upfront. Lock in a better price now and access the training whenever you need to. You can mix and match any of our courses too and get the discount off your whole order.
10+ courses = 10% off
50+ courses = 20% off
100+ courses = 30% off
500+ courses = 40% off
What you'll learn
By the end of the course you will:
- Understand if running a business or self-employment is right for you.
- Understand which skills and personal qualities may be helpful when starting and running a business.
- Understand how to structure a business.
- Know what needs to be included in a business plan.
- Understand the importance of financial planning, marketing and operations when starting a business.
Training you can trust
Accredited by CPD
All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
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Our in-house Learning Designers develop all of our courses to give you and your learners the most engaging training possible.
Module 1: Is Starting a Business Right for You?
Getting the most out of this course, why do you want to start a business?, video case study - why did you start your own business?, self-assessment: personal qualities and skills, advantages of starting a business, challenges of starting a business and action plan.
Module 2: Your Business Plan
Video case study - my business idea, forming a business idea (optional content), the 7Ps of business, business viability, starting a business plan, why is a business plan important?, how to organise a business plan, executive summary and writing your business plan: top tips.
Module 3: Business Operations
Product, distribution, case study - the importance of flexibility, price, ways to price your products or services, people (optional content), employing people (optional content), suppliers and place.
Module 4: Choosing a Business Structure
Types of business structure, sole traders (optional content), partnerships (optional content), limited companies (optional content), social enterprises and community interest companies (optional content), choosing a business name, choosing a logo, case study - the importance of branding, opening a business bank account, further legal requirements and action plan.
Module 5: Marketing Your Business
What is marketing?, market research, primary and secondary market research, competitor analysis, product and service features, video case study - the marketing strategies I use and why, methods of advertising, online marketing: website and social media, content ideas for social media, case study - the importance of adapting marketing strategies and impact and after-sale services.
Module 6: Business Finance
Financial plan - general tips, personal finances, start-up costs, sales forecast, profit and loss projections, cash flow forecast, video case study - how do I manage my finances?, balance sheet, break-even analysis, business feasibility and business viability, sourcing funding (optional content), VAT (optional content) and allowable expenses (optional content).
Module 7: Next Steps
What next?, video case study - what are your top business tips?, frequently asked questions, case study - the importance of taking a break, course downloads, further training and assessment.
The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked 10 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 80%. The answers are marked automatically so you will instantly know whether you have passed. If you don't pass, don't worry! You can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.
This Starting a Business course is suitable for anyone considering self-employment or starting their own business. The course is also suitable for those in the early stages of business set-up - from sole traders to larger limited companies.
If you want to start your own food business from home, check out our Starting a Home Food Business course.
Written by experts
In partnership with
Jane Walton
Social entrepreneur, Teacher and Mentor
Jane Walton is a social entrepreneur who holds a Masters in Teacher Education, PGCE in Enterprise Education, degree in Information Science and a Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD).
Jane has worked in further education, local and regional government, the cultural sector and for a national charity using her extensive experience in the areas of enterprise, employability, mentoring, volunteering and governance to support and develop the skills and knowledge of those she works with.
Jane is a Business Mentor for the Princes Trust, a chair of trustees of Castleford Heritage Trust and previously was Chair at Young Enterprise UK. She is passionately committed to supporting and mentoring individuals who want to move into self-employment or start up their own business.
Frequently asked questions
How do I access the training?
All of our training is done within your web browser - there are no apps to download or software to install.
After picking the courses you need and completing your purchase, you will receive a confirmation email. To access our courses yourself or to distribute them to others you just need to click the ‘Get Started’ button within the email and select which option you want. You will then be able to add the course(s) into an existing account, or create a new account.
Can I buy training for my team?
Of course just add the amount of courses you need and follow the purchase process. Please do be aware that it is one course per learner so they will all need their own course.
When buying courses for a team you'll also get access to our Management Suite free of charge. This is a tool that will allow you to allocate, track and review the training of your team.
Did you know? - We offer free training sessions on how to get the most from your Management Suite. To benefit from this, please contact: managersupport@highspeedtraining.co.uk to get your session booked in.
If I order multiple courses will I receive any discount?
Yes, our bulk discounts are automatically applied to orders containing any combination of courses. We offer the following discounts on bulk purchases:
If you purchase 10+ courses you receive a 10% discount
If you purchase 50+ courses you receive a 20% discount
If you purchase 100+ courses you receive a 30% discount
If you purchase 500+ courses you receive a 40% discount
What payment options are available?
You can pay for our training using either a Debit or Credit card.
For companies ordering 5 or more courses, you’ll also be given the option to pay by invoice. If you would like to pay by invoice for fewer than 5 courses then please contact our Sales Team by calling 0333 006 7000 or emailing us at sales@highspeedtraining.co.uk.
Can I access the training material after I have completed my course?
Yes. You can use your username and password to log in and revisit the training material as many times as you like, even after completing the course.
Is there a time limit on completing the course?
No, we want our courses to work around you so there’s no time limit in which you must complete the training after making a purchase. You can also split your training over as many different sessions as you wish, as course progress is saved as you make your way through the training. You’re free to learn entirely at your own pace.
