Business and Finance Courses - Introduction to Self-Employment

COURSE DETAILS

STUDENT PROFILE

This course is designed for students wishing to consider self-employment or further study in the area of self-employment and provides progression routes to a number of higher level courses. It is ideal for anyone setting up or considering a new business venture. No prior knowledge is required.

COURSE OUTLINE

The programme covers a range of self-employment issues:

• Personal characteristics for self employment
• Potential barriers to self-employment
• Communication and team working
• Decision making
• Time management
• Explain the business idea
• Present the business idea
• Examine strengths and weaknesses
• Identify the product / service
• Identify potential customers
• Decide type of ownership
• Consider sources of finance
• Prepare advertising material
• Financial evaluation
• Start-up cost
• Methods of payment
• Profit/loss
• Income Tax
• National Insurance
• Health & Safety

DURATION

This course can be completed in a range of ways, through teaching in our centre or through a long distance course. Click on the ‘Apply now’ link and we will email you the options available.

STUDY PACK

Your study pack contains everything required to complete your course and no further purchases are necessary.

ASSESSMENT

This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.

ACCREDITATION

The course is designed for personal development and is not externally accredited. Students who successfully complete the series of assignments will receive a certificate of completion from Study House.

SUPPORT

Support comes from the teachers in the centre. Support will be given from the teachers for the period the student is enrolled, all our teachers are very helpful and will help a student deal with any enquiry they might have.