Basics in Business Online Diploma - CPD Certified

Module 1

Where to Begin

In this module you will learn:

Where to begin when starting your business
How to generate potential ideas
The personal qualities that you need to run a successful business
Plus much more...
Module 2

Starting Your Business Plan

In this module, we will look at the following:

The reasons for a business plan
The importance of the business plan
What is generally included in a plan
How to start your very own plan
Plus much more...
Module 3

Research and Your Target Market

In this module you will learn the following:

How to start your research into your potential business
Sources you can use in order to conduct that research
How to identify your target market
Plus much more...
Module 4

Branding

In this module you will learn the following:

What we mean by branding
How branding applies to your business
How to go about branding your company
Examples of branding and how effective it is
Plus much more...
Module 5

Goal Setting

In this module you will learn the following:

What we mean by goals
How to set attainable goals
How it fits in with your business plan
How to tackle issues related to goal setting
Plus much more...
Module 6

Options with Financing

In this module you will learn the following

The role of financing
The different options available when it comes to financing
How to know how much money you need
What do you give in return for the financing?
Plus much more...
Module 7

Dealing with Accounts and Money

In this module you will learn the following:

The basics of accounting and bookkeeping
What we mean by cash flow
How to budget for things in your business
How to deal with invoices and payments
Plus much more...
Module 8

The Importance of Marketing and Social Media

In this module you will learn the following:

Why marketing even on a small budget is a good idea
How to market on that small budget
Key strategies to take into consideration
How to take advantage of social media
Plus much more...
Module 9

Staffing

In this module you will learn:

How to find the perfect staff
How to manage staff correctly
The importance of training them correctly
How to keep them motivated
Plus much more...
Module 10

Dealing with the Legalities

In this module you will learn:

The key legal issues for everybody
The importance of doing things in the correct manner
How to deal with issues related to these legalities
Plus much more...
Module 11

Dealing with Tax

In this module you will learn:

How to get the best advice on dealing with tax
The main kinds of tax you will have to deal with
What happens if you do not deal with it correctly?
How to make life easier for yourself with tax
Plus much more...
Module 12

Dealing with Insurance

In this module you will learn:

The main types of business insurance
Why you need it
How to know what applies to you
The cost of not having the correct insurance
Plus much more...
Module 13

Using Technology

In this module you will learn:

How technology can improve your business
How to know you have the correct technology for your business
How to avoid overpaying
The importance of keeping on top of technology
Plus much more...
Module 14

The Importance of Ethics

In this module you will learn:

The meaning of business ethics
How it applies to your business
The difference it makes to how you operate and are perceived
Plus much more...
Module 15

Dealing with your Website

In this module you will learn:

The importance of having a website
What to include on your website
How to get the website that your business needs
How to market your website
Plus much more...
Module 16

Growing your Business and Moving Forward

In this module you will learn:

How to know when you are ready to grow your business
How to do it in a controlled manner
The potential pitfalls of growing your business
Dealing with the future
Plus much more...