Fundamentals of Setting Up Your Own Business
Course Summary
Code: ACC-12C
Location: Online
Cost: £149
Starting: Thursday 08 January 2026
Duration: 4 sessions over 4 week(s)
Time: 18:30
Description
Turn your business idea into reality with this practical, step-by-step course designed to guide you through the key stages of starting and running a successful business. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or looking to formalize your side hustle, this course covers everything from planning and legal setup to financial management and marketing.
Through this course, you will:
- Identify the key skills needed to start and manage a business.
- Learn the essentials of business planning and goal setting.
- Understand different legal structures and how to register your business.
- Learn about compliance, licenses, and legal obligations.
- Master financial planning, budgeting, pricing, and cash flow management.
- Gain confidence in handling business finances effectively.
- Explore marketing strategies, sales techniques, and customer acquisition.
- Learn how to promote your business and attract your first customers.
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone who is intererested in learning the fundamentals of setting up your own business.
Entry Requirements
You also need to be able to use a computer effectively and have access to a good standard computer in order to be able to participate online.
What you will learn
You will learn the essential skills needed to start a business and the fundamentals of business planning.
Through this course, you will:
- Identify the key skills needed to start and manage a business.
- Learn the essentials of business planning and goal setting.
- Understand different legal structures and how to register your business.
- Learn about compliance, licenses, and legal obligations.
- Master financial planning, budgeting, pricing, and cash flow management.
- Gain confidence in handling business finances effectively.
- Explore marketing strategies, sales techniques, and customer acquisition.
- Learn how to promote your business and attract your first customers.
How you will learn
You will learn via practical exercises, presentations, group and pair activities and the completion of workbooks.
What will you need to bring
You need a computer with a good internet connection.
How you will be assessed
Your written work, undertaken in the online programme, will be assesed by your tutor.
Where next?
You can undertake further learning within the area of business and finance, such as Bookkeeping.
What we expect from you
You are required to attend every session. The minimum required attendance for this course is 85%. Anything below this attendance will be reviewed by the Curriculum Development Manager and you may be withdrawn from the course and the outstanding course fees will still be payable. Please see our terms and conditions for more information.
Havering Adult College requires its learners and staff to uphold the following good behaviour principles:
-Act in a way that would not upset or offend others
- Treat all staff and all other learners with respect at all times
- Use appropriate language and not make remarks likely to offend; either verbally, in writing on or via social media
- Attend regularly and arrive on time
- If you are unable to attend or arrive on time, you must inform us by emailing your teacher or phoning 01708 434955 option 1, option 2
- Follow Health and Safety guidelines for the venue and those specifically related to the course you are attending
- Turn off mobile phones whilst in class (except in an emergency)
- Actively promote British values
Time and duration
Start Date: 08 January 2026
Start Time: 18:30
Day: Thursday Evening
First Lesson Duration: 02:30
Total Weeks: 4
Location
Online
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