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Syllabus

Is House Doctoring for You?

• An overview of the House Doctoring process
• Skills required to be a successful House Doctor
• Analyse your own abilities, skills and talents

Getting Started

• Self-employment
• Administration
• Communication
• Accounting
• Finance
• Marketing Materials
• Paperwork
• Image
• Transport

Finding Clients

• Identify your market
• Building Bridges
• Other Opportunities
• Don’t be afraid to say no!

Meeting Clients

• Communication
• Prepare to meet the client
• Initial Meeting
• Managing Expectations
• Contracts
• Ongoing Communication
• The Art of Negotiation
• How to Handle Conflict
• Ending Well

Key Focus Areas 1

• Space
• Fixed Objects
• Colours and Tones
• Sounds
• Lines
• De-Clutter
• Add Interest

Key Focus Areas 2

• Storage
• Kerb Appeal
• Outdoor space
• People
• Photographs

Developing the Business

• Various Types of Clients
• Training Staff
• Using Freelancers
• Corporate Image and Branding
• Negotiating Discounts
• Additional Services

Trial Run

• Prepare to Become a House Doctor

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 40 hrs.