Description
You’ve decided to go into business, but where do you begin?
Starting your own business can be stressful so it’s important that you know what you need to do to get started.
In this course you will learn the ten most important steps you must take when starting a new business.
Developed by professional businessman and an accredited teacher this course is delivered online and consists of 10 online video based instructional units that are easy to follow and understand, making learning fun and enjoyable!
Only 6 to 8 hours of study is required per course.
What’s Included?
Unlimited lifetime access
Access anywhere, any time
Fast effective training, written and designed by industry experts
Track your progress with our Learning Management System
Unlimited support
Save money, time and travel costs
Learn at your own pace and leisure
Easier to retain knowledge and revise topics than traditional methods
Exam preparation quizzes, tests and mock exams to ensure that you are 100% ready
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Modules
Only 6 to 8 hours of study is required per course.
Step 1 Business Names and Structures
Choosing a business name
How to choose a name
What do you use the business name for
What to consider when choosing a name
Is your business name unique
Business name registration
How to register a business name
How to find out if it’s available
What government websites to go to
Where to go on the government websites
How to search domain names and check availability
How to purchase domain names
The structure of your business
3 Structures
What each structure means
Agreements
The importance of bookkeeping
The keeping of records for taxation purposes
You must know how your business is doing
Setting up supplier accounts
Credit accounts
Return for refund policy
Step 2 Planning for Success
Writing a business plan
Business plan included in the course
What is a business plan and why do you need one
Strengths and weaknesses
Competitors Strengths and weaknesses
Is your business idea viable
How your business will be organised
What is your business venture
Market research
Sales and marketing
Financial predictions
Step 3 Finance and Accounts
Open a bank account
What you need to open a bank account
Registration of business name
Types of business accounts
Interview with bank manager
Business finance
Ways to get finance/capital
Agreements
Step 4 Business Location
Choosing a business location
Factors to consider
Security issues
Room/space available
Market research
Security issues
Business leases
What length of lease to choose in the beginning
Licences to work from home
Council licenses
Taxation issues
Types of businesses to run from home
Interview with home business person, set up, issues and insights to running a home based business
Step 5 Government Requirements
Tax file number
ABN number
Register for GST
Any licenses
Step 6 Business Stationary
Printing needs
Business cards
With comp slips
Envelopes
Letter heads
Invoices
Brochures
Flyers
Printing tips
How to design a logo and artwork
How to save on costs
Step 7 Marketing and Branding
What is Marketing and when will customers buy
What is Branding, name, logo and slogan
Domain name rego
Web marketing,
Social media
SEO and what this means
Google Adwords, what is it?
Step 8 Employees
Staff are most important for your business
Understand employer obligations
Part time or full time staff
What your best employee would look like
How to choose the correct employee
Step 9 Insurances
What type of insurances do you need?
What type of insurances to consider
Insurances
Fire and theft
Legal liability
Business interruption
Business vehicles
Public liability
Workers compensation
Step 10 Starting a business, buying a franchise or buying an established business
Tips on starting from scratch
Fixed and variable costs
Advantages of starting from scratch
Positive and negative elements of buying a franchise
Buying an established business
Do your due diligence
Factors to consider
System Requirements
Minimum specifications for the computer are:
Windows:
Microsoft Windows XP, or later
Modern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
MAC/iOS:
OSX/iOS 6 or later
Modern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
All systems:
Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or faster
Flash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities (We recommend Google Chrome)