-Available as an Integrated Component of Our Career Transition Programs-

Overview

This program has been prepared specifically for individuals going into business for themselves. It is designed to help individuals decide whether they have the right aptitudes, skills and interests for self employment, and explore whether they are prepared for the risks accompanying the running of a business. The program develops a framework for putting theory into practice, providing structure, discipline and practical tools.

Objectives

• To help decide whether or not to become self employed
• To facilitate the investigation and evaluation of a business
• Determine the integrated components of a business plan
• Determine how to develop an integrated business plan, marketing plan, financial plan and organisation plan
• Offer practical experience in:
• Organised business planning
• Identification of the specialised professional expertise required
• Establishing contacting and consulting fee structures
• Winning the proposal
• Profitable execution of assignments

Specific Program Components

• Assessing personal skills and expectations
• Specific entrepreneurial skill assessment
• Developing a business plan
• Selecting and defining the business
• Market research and analysis
• Developing a marketing plan
• Developing a financial plan
• Business Planning software
• Creating strategies in relation to:
• Starting a new business
• Buying a business
• Buying or starting a franchise
• Starting a consulting business
• Becoming an independent contractor