Introduction to Business

Course Objective: To provide you with the expertise needed in business.

Course Content:

► Introduction to Business Structure and Law - Learn why different types of business exist, terms relating to business, AGMs and EGMs, roles and responsibilities of shareholders, directors and the company secretary

► Understanding Business Accounts - Will help you understand how to read and interpret business accounts

► Book-keeping Level 2 Module 1 - Learn double-entry book-keeping in order to keep accurate accounting records

► Sage 50 Accounts - Learn how to apply manual book-keeping skills to a computerised accounting program

► Microsoft Word – Learn word processing skills to a good business standard

► Microsoft Excel – Learn spreadsheet skills to a good business standard. This will enable you to create spreadsheets, enter data, formulas and functions, create charts and more

► Microsoft Word Expert - Learn advanced word processing skills including mail merge, graphs, Microsoft Outlook – Learn how to share, manage and schedule information electronically

► macros, creating an index, table of contents and more

► Get into Marketing - Learn the main principles of marketing covering subjects such as a product life cycle, pricing and promotion strategies, advertising, attending and exhibiting at Trade Shows

► Effective Business Communication – Learn to communicate effectively in business – by letter, email, telephone and personal presentations