Start Smart
This course is perfectly designed for those setting up their first business or are in the early stages of trading.
- Fully-funded for Tees Valley residents over age 24
- SFEDI Level 3 Award in Innovation, Sustainability and Growth
- In-person training (4 days)
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Course Overview
This 4 day course is perfectly designed for those setting up their first business or are in the early stages of trading. It allows you time to consider each key aspect of your business and make necessary decisions.
For many, it will be their first time running a business so there will be some brand new topics to learn and consider. It will allow you to be on the right path and make some plans on how your business will look and perform. You have to create the business that is right for you.
What You’ll Learn:
- Evaluate the viability of your business idea.
- Assess the market for your business idea.
- Develop a pricing strategy for your business
- Generate a pricing strategy to support business growth
- Evaluate financial options to fund a business
- Monitor income and expenditure against business objectives
- Monitor profit and loss for your own business
- Assess the methods for selling business products or services
- Set sales targets for a business.
- Understand what is meant by entrepreneurship
- Develop your entrepreneurial skills set.
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Business Growth Training Course Reviews
I have taken the time to review the PDP from early in the course and incorporated it within my 12 month strategy plan. Amongst the skills I have learnt during the course are the understanding of the sales cycle, strategy planning and forecasting. In addition, I have been able to refresh and practice skills I already had including goal setting. Skills I still need to develop and practice further include using sales techniques, analysing and responding to contract opportunities, delegation of necessary roles and responsibilities, change management and policy writing. Armed with the knowledge I have accumulated during the course. I am feeling confident in my ability to take my business forward.
Steve HenwoodAffx Marketing LTD
This course was honestly hands down the best course I have been on, regardless of purpose. I have been on many being a teacher and the pace, enthusiasm of delivery, willingness for each person on the course to succeed, knowledge of the deliverer was superb. I learnt so much and have come away with more confidence in what I am doing, my business in general and I have clear goals to reach and the tools to do so. The opportunity to meet like-minded people in similar situations was also a brilliant opportunity and we are still in touch now as we all move forward with our businesses.
Hollie SavageHS Tutoring Service
I have benefited from this course as it has helped me create a robust strategy plan which I can implement in my business to grow and scale the business. It has also helped me understand areas which I had no or limited knowledge, such as tenders and sales. I am actively implementing my learning into my everyday business. I enjoyed how the course was taught and the different teaching types from all the tutors. I highly recommend this to anyone who has newly set up their business.
Aqsah MahfoozAffx Marketing LTD
I have found it to be both beneficial and insightful to gain a better understanding of innovation, sustainability and growth. I would definitely recommend this course to others and EMS as a reliable, professional training provider.
Allison BarrattBarratt & Sons Heating and Plumbing Ltd
I have learned a lot of valuable information in doing this course, the trainers are very informative and friendly. I highly recommend this course weather your just starting out or looking to build and grow your business.
Nigel AtkinsonEast Redcar Electrical
I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to gain extra understanding of the roles and responsibilities within their business or anyone just beginning in their business, that needs support with just knowing your doing it right and it can just be your confidence holding you back.
Nicole Wheatley Jamaican Foods
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Key information:
Course length: 4 sessions
Qualification: SFEDI Level 3 Award in Innovation, Growth and Development
Course availability: Click here to check our next starting date.
Cost: Fully funded for eligible residents
Funding requirements: Teesside resident. 24 years old and over. Plus ONE of the following; earn less than £33,210 per year OR not have a full level 3 qualification or above
How does it work?
- Fill out the short form with your info, how many spaces you need, and the date you’d ideally like to start.
- We’ll give you a quick call to double check you’re eligible.
- We’ll confirm your spot(s) and see you soon.
All training takes place at our Teesside-based office in Riverside Industrial Estate. Training typically runs from 09:00 to 17:00. Lunch and refreshments are included.