Turning a dream into a reality can be a daunting project, especially if you don’t have experience in setting up and running a business.
While most people who own and run their own companies will say how rewarding it is, they will also tell you how busy and challenging it can be. Before making any plans, you need to be as prepared as possible for what’s ahead.
To help you allay these worries and prepare you for the entrepreneurial world, we’ve compiled this Start Your Own Business course. Equip yourself with essential tools before you start planning to give yourself the best chance of success.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Module 1: Preparation – Before You Start Your Business
- Self-assessment. Are you an entrepreneur?
- Market Research and competition analysis
- Developing, assessing and testing your idea
- Funding – how to finance your business idea
- Availing of help
Module 2: Preparation – Introduction To Marketing
- Income sources and pricing
- Marketing, advertising, promotion
- Building your marketing and sales strategy
- Make full use of technology
Module 3: Setting Up Your Business
- Your business structure
- Business name, brands and intellectual property
- Legislation/regulation/permissions
- Registering the business
Module 4: Running Your Business
- Budgets and cash flow
- Accounting, record keeping and taxes
- Business bank account and online banking
- Arranging finance
- Insurance
- Premises
- Home based business
- Staff, motivation and training
Module 5: Business Plan
- What is a business plan and why do you need one?
- Sections in the business plan
- Access help to write your plan
Module 6: Launching Your Business
- Planning a successful business launch
- Time management and delegation
- Personal development
- Building your business network
Who is this course for?
- Those who have always dreamed of opening a business, but are overwhelmed with the amount of information they don't know
- Those who would like to explore the nitty-gritty of business ownership to find out if it's something they really want to do
- Current business owners, to improve their knowledge base and sharpen their skills
- Managers and leaders who would like to bring business-based ideas and knowledge into their individual skillsets
Career path
- Start your own business
- Improve the business you already own
- Become a better manager and leader
- Share your skills and knowledge with a consultancy business
- Advise others on how to become leaders in their field
You will be required to complete each lesson in full, and answer exams at the end of each course module. If your pass rate exceeds 55% on each exam then you are eligible to access a certificate of achievement or other accreditation options to recognize your achievement.
Most of our courses will earn you credits through Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CE/CPD points are accepted and recognized by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the US and internationally.
All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org) and the The International Association of Private Career Colleges (www.iapcc.org). When successfully completing a course, students can choose to purchase an ICOES certificate that recognizes the achievement, from this third-party institution.
Turning a dream into a reality can be a daunting project, especially if you don’t have experience in setting up and running a business.
While most people who own and run their own companies will say how rewarding it is, they will also tell you how busy and challenging it can be. Before making any plans, you need to be as prepared as possible for what’s ahead.
To help you allay these worries and prepare you for the entrepreneurial world, we’ve compiled this Start Your Own Business course. Equip yourself with essential tools before you start planning to give yourself the best chance of success.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Module 1: Preparation – Before You Start Your Business
- Self-assessment. Are you an entrepreneur?
- Market Research and competition analysis
- Developing, assessing and testing your idea
- Funding – how to finance your business idea
- Availing of help
Module 2: Preparation – Introduction To Marketing
- Income sources and pricing
- Marketing, advertising, promotion
- Building your marketing and sales strategy
- Make full use of technology
Module 3: Setting Up Your Business
- Your business structure
- Business name, brands and intellectual property
- Legislation/regulation/permissions
- Registering the business
Module 4: Running Your Business
- Budgets and cash flow
- Accounting, record keeping and taxes
- Business bank account and online banking
- Arranging finance
- Insurance
- Premises
- Home based business
- Staff, motivation and training
Module 5: Business Plan
- What is a business plan and why do you need one?
- Sections in the business plan
- Access help to write your plan
Module 6: Launching Your Business
- Planning a successful business launch
- Time management and delegation
- Personal development
- Building your business network
Who is this course for?
- Those who have always dreamed of opening a business, but are overwhelmed with the amount of information they don't know
- Those who would like to explore the nitty-gritty of business ownership to find out if it's something they really want to do
- Current business owners, to improve their knowledge base and sharpen their skills
- Managers and leaders who would like to bring business-based ideas and knowledge into their individual skillsets
Career path
- Start your own business
- Improve the business you already own
- Become a better manager and leader
- Share your skills and knowledge with a consultancy business
- Advise others on how to become leaders in their field
