Before You Begin

One of the most common causes of small business failure is the lack of preparation and planning. Far too many people rush into starting a business without thinking about it carefully first. This course will help you get it right from the beginning.

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COURSE CONTENTS

Before You Begin contains ten steps, each designed to get you thinking about your new business:

1. A message from Julie Stanford
2. Finding your way around this course
3. About the worksheets
1. It's easy to start a business!
2. You're in good company
3. Planning is essential
4. One step at a time
1. Step 1 – Why do you want to start a business?
2. Worksheet 1 – Why I want to start a business 2
3. Thinking about your answers
4. Completed example of Worksheet 1
5. Listen to Julie and her Essential Business Radio guests discuss 'How does it feel to run your own business?'
1. Step 2 – Are you ready to run your own business?
2. Worksheet 2 – Am I ready to run my own business?
3. Thinking about your answers to questions 1–5
4. Thinking about your answers to questions 6–10
5. Completed example of Worksheet 2
1. Step 3 – What is your vision?
2. Worksheet 3 – My vision for my business
3. Completed example of Worksheet 3
1. Step 4 – What is your business idea?
2. Worksheet 4 – My business idea
3. Thinking about your answers
4. Completed example of Worksheet 4
1. Step 5 – Will there be enough customers?
2. Worksheet 5 – Will there be enough customers?
3. Completed example of Worksheet 5
1. Step 6 – Who else is doing it?
2. Worksheet 6 – Who else is doing it?
3. Completed example of Worksheet 6
1. Step 7 – What makes you different?
2. Worksheet 7 – What makes me different
3. Thinking about your answers
4. Completed example of Worksheet 7
1. Step 8 – Have you got the right skills?
2. Worksheet 8 – Have I got the right skills?
3. Thinking about your answers
4. Completed example of Worksheet 8
1. How much money do you need to live on?
2. Worksheet 9 – How much money do I need to live on?
3. Completed example of Worksheet 9
1. Step 10 – How much will it cost to set up?
2. Worksheet 10 – How much will it cost to set up my business?
3. Thinking about your answers
4. Completed example of Worksheet 10
1. Further inspiration

About this course

£15.00
46 lessons
Audio narration
Downloadable worksheets

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Is it right for you?

This course is perfect for you if you have a great idea for a new business but are not sure if anyone would buy from you. Or you've always wanted to branch out on your own but are not certain now is the right time. Or... you just don't know where to start!

You're bored at work and want to do something different with your life
You've got a great idea for a product or service and think there may well be a market for what you want to sell
You can be honest with yourself and are willing to work to fill any gaps in your knowledge

What do people say about Essential Business courses?

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Lorraine Bell, Business Advisor

I've used Essential Business publications and courses for many, many years. Nothing else comes close to the straightforward language and clear guidance. You can tell that Julie has run businesses for years!

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Before You Begin

COURSE CONTENTS

Introduction

Let's get started

Step 1 – Why do you want to start a business?

Step 2 – Are you ready to run your business?

Step 3 – What is your vision?

Step 4 – What is your business idea?

Step 5 – Will there be enough customers?

Step 6 – Who else is doing it?

Step 7 – What makes you different?

Step 8 – Have you got the right skills?

Step 9 – How much money do you need to live on?