Get Started: Planning your Own Business
Course
In Newcastle upon Tyne
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Newcastle upon tyne
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Duration
9 Weeks
You will learn how to write a business plan to: research your idea, market and customers, do a SWOT analysis, come up with a business name and type, explore relevant legal aspects, and plan your marketing activities.
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About this course
This course is for people who are thinking about starting their own business or have an idea for a business and need help to research, plan and develop a business plan.
You should have a good level of literacy as you will need to read handouts independently and produce a business plan. You should also be fairly confident using a computer and have a good understanding of the internet.
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Subjects
- Planning
- Marketing
- Market
Course programme
How will I learn?
Your tutor will teach you by group discussion and individual tasks. You will receive handouts and tasks to complete, with one-to-one help as appropriate. Your tutor will also introduce you to Newcastle City Learning’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
How will my progress be monitored and assessed?
You will be assessed by questioning, discussion and completed tasks done in class and then marked by your tutor. Samples of your work will be handed in at the end of the course.
Progression opportunities
Your tutor will be able to advise.
What equipment or materials will I need to provide?
All course materials will be provided by your tutor, but please bring a pen and notepaper as you will probably find it useful to take extra notes. Also bring a file to store your handouts in.
What other support is available?
Help with numeracy or literacy is available. ICT drop-in sessions are available during term time and are open to all learners. Additional support can be provided for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Learner Support Funding is available for equipment, childcare and travel to learners who qualify. For further details please ask when enrolling.
The topics covered include:
• Describing your idea, solution and USPs
• Writing a SWOT analysis
• Defining your market, customers and route to market
• Market research: primary & secondary
• Choosing a business name, type and legal aspects
• Write a basic marketing plan around the ‘4 P’s’
• Describe the benefits and features of your business
Get Started: Planning your Own Business