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Starting Your Own Business

Take Hold of Your Own Future.

Created byAbbeydale Training Ltd
BeginnerUpdated Jan 20, 2025

What You'll Learn

  • check_circleLearn the difference between being employed and self-employed.
  • check_circleLearn to generate new business ideas.
  • check_circleLearn how to find your target market.
  • check_circleLearn how to market and sell your product/service.
  • check_circleLearn the basics of finance and writing a business plan.
  • check_circleGain confidence to take the final steps.

About This Course

This course is aimed at giving you the confidence to explore setting up your own business. It looks at the opportunities and the pitfalls and will give you practical steps from the generation of ideas through to the eventual business launch.

It’s seen as a big jump, but learning about the steps you need to take will remove some of the stress and mystery.

The trainer, Sarah Brooks, has delivered new business training to thousands of people, many of whom have gone on to run successful businesses. Many have decided it’s not for them, but at least they had a go.

Don’t just dream it - do it!

Course Content

10 activities • 10 videos • duration: 1h 45m

  • videocamIntroduction
    Duration 2:40

Your Instructor

Abbeydale Training Ltd

The best kept secret in the training world

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Sarah Brooks, Joint Managing Director at Abbeydale Sarah Brooks is an excellent trainer with over 25 years of experience. She has delivered training to the UK Houses of Parliament for the past 12 years and has worked with large corporations as well as hundreds of small and medium-sized businesses. Her courses are often described as "the best training I have ever had." Sarah's passion for training shines through in her delivery, making her sessions highly effective and engaging.

Credit Information

Professional development requirements vary by profession, country, and regulatory body. Before enrolling, review the course details and confirm that the content, learning format, and any listed credits meet your specific requirements. You are responsible for confirming eligibility with your regulator or professional association and keeping the records required for reporting.

What Students Are Saying

4.9 out of 5
Student's Choice
35 reviews
  • AA
    Arnice A.
    starstarstarstarstar

    Good pace, good examples

  • DT
    Diana T.
    starstarstarstarstar

    Enjoyed the course but thought it was going to get more into how to register a set-up a business.

Frequently Asked Questions

We are a registered provider with 300+ associations and regulatory bodies worldwide. We operate across 27 global markets including Canada, the US, Australia, and the UK. Every course page clearly displays its specific accreditations. Upon completion, you receive a professional certificate that can be validated online. Our certificates include all necessary accreditation details, credit hours, and completion dates, and are formatted specifically to meet the submission requirements of most global regulatory bodies.

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