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How to Start a Business

Course code: P05713

Subject area: Business

Study level: Part Time

Course level: U

Course details

Course time:

19:00 - 21:00

Days of week:

Thursday

Course date:

11th Sept 2025 - 16th Oct 2025

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Email:

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01235 555 585

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Have you been thinking about starting your own business? Have you got an idea for a product or service that you would like to launch? Maybe you just want to work for yourself but haven’t got the knowledge or confidence to take it that one step further? This course is perfect for you! Our skilled tutor will give you all the information you need to kick start your business.
This six-week courses offers a brilliant starting point for those considering starting their own business. It can help you work out what product or services you want to offer, establish a business plan, register your business, advertise your business on social media, and learn how to raise capital and take care of your finances.

Week one: What is your product or service? Ideas, market research and stage. Week two: Business Plan. What? Why? How? Week three: Register your Business, Trademarks & Business Structure. Week four: Raising capital Small. Week five: Accounting & The team Week six: Promoting your business social media, Marketing, advertising

What next?
Social Media for Business - Beginners
Entry criteria
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. All welcome.
Fee information
As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

19+ Fee:

£115.20

19+ Reduced Fee:

£57.60

Learning & method assessment
This course has no formal assessment, and your progress is monitored by the course tutor who will be available to support you throughout. Learning activities will mainly be organised in pair work/small groups. Homework every week will be based on a summary sheet of the lesson for you to review in your own time. There will be no formal examination.

As this is a non-accredited course, there is no formal qualification. To track your progress and achievement you will be required to complete a short document.

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