Entrepreneurship Essentials

Build a successful business – from initial ideas to business plans… and beyond! The perfect course if you want to be your own boss, no matter your experience.

About the course

Course starting dates To be advised
Course length This is a two week course, that runs from Mondays to Fridays
Lesson times Your daily sessions, with our experienced and dynamic tutor, run from 9:30am to 4:30pm (with a one hour lunch break).
Qualification Level 2 Certificate in Creating a Business Start-Up awarded by NCFE
Course location Strive Training Hackney: Based in New City College, Falkirk Street, N1 6HQ

Starting a business can seem overwhelming and complicated. There are so many things you have to consider, from coming up with an excellent idea to registering a company, all the way to business planning, fundraising, legal considerations… and much more. 

This course will give you the clarity and direction that every entrepreneur should have, leaving you with a solid understanding of how to start your own successful business.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

  • Identify a range of potential business start-up ideas and use market research to validate them
  • Understand the market and how to develop a brand for your business start-up
  • Develop marketing strategies for promoting your business
  • Recognise the difference between cash, profit and cash flow and understand how to manage customers and suppliers
  • Create a business plan for your business start-up, as well a suitable contingency plan

Course Content

U1
In this introductory unit, you’ll learn the initial steps for establishing your business start-up. You’ll explore the different types of business ownership, develop ideas for your business start-up and work out what resources are required to get up and running.
U2
In this unit, you will learn how to take your business idea to market. You will discover how to use market research, branding and promotional strategies to position your business in the market. You’ll also explore different pricing strategies and create a medium-term pricing plan for your business.
U3
In this unit, you’ll gain an understanding of the legal and financial factors that will affect your business start-up idea, including tax requirements, employment legislation, data protection regulations, and copyright legislation. You’ll also learn the difference between cash, turnover and profit, and how to effectively deal with customers and suppliers.
U4
Take the knowledge you have learned and apply it into creating your own business plan. This unit is designed to provide you with an understanding of business planning and will guide you through creating a final business plan for your business start-up.

Next Steps

Simply complete the short form on the right. You'll then immediately be able to complete your Fast-Track online registration.

This registration process will confirm your eligibility to have your qualification 100% government funded.

Join 85,000 other learners who have chosen to upskill with Strive Training - register now!

Frequently Asked Questions

This course takes place in our Hackney Training Centre: New City College, Falkirk Street, N1 6HQ
All our courses are free for those who are employed and unemployed, subject to eligibility.
Yes, anyone who is unemployed can enroll on any of our courses, subject to eligibility.
You can enroll on one course at a time, but you can do as many as you like to achieve your career goals. We are happy to give you information, advice and guidance on any courses you wish to complete.
Of course. All our courses are accredited courses and you will receive a nationally recognised certification on achievement. You will receive a digital version of your certificate, inline with our commitment to sustainability.
The Awarding Bodies takes between 8 -12 weeks to process certificates. For all queries regarding certification please email us on certification@strivetraining.co.uk. When contacting us please include the following information: • Full Name • Title of the qualification • Contact details and address.
Classroom-based
Free or £469 if ineligible for gov. funding

Entrepreneurship Essentials

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Free or £469 if ineligible for gov. funding
A two-week course
Nationally accredited
Level 2 qualification
Ongoing employment support
Engaging digital learning
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