Business Planning

This material is designed for people starting-up in a wide variety of business sectors and sizes, together with voluntary sector organisations. People not currently in work but seeking to start a business will find the programme of particular value. The material is most suitable for people wishing to enhance their business skills and develop a business start up plan, prior to implementation.

At the end you will be able to:

Describe and evaluate your business idea

Carry out market research for your idea

Market your product or service

Compile the financial information required to run a business

Produce a business plan

Identify sources of funding

Instigate relevant business controls