Set Up Market And Run a Business
Course Summary
Course Code: AO6A01OL25
Start Date: Saturday 20 September 2025
Start Time and Lesson Duration: 09:30 for 5.00 hours
Duration: 3 lessons over 3 week(s)
Location: ACL Colchester
Fee: £96.72 Help
Description
This course is ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, and anyone interested in gaining a comprehensive understanding of how to set up, market, and run a successful business. Whether you have a business idea that you want to bring to life or are looking to enhance your existing business, this course will provide you with valuable insights and practical skills.
Please bring lunch with you as lunch is not provided
What Qualification/level is this course?
This course does not lead to a qualification and is for personal development.
Who is the course for?
Have you ever wanted to start yor own business? This three session course will give you information on the basic start up information from setting up your idea,marketing and employing staff.
What can I expect to learn?
HMRC
Business Finance
Working for Yourself
Employing staff
Setting up a business
Local business support
Funding
Market research
Competition
Planning
Digital media
Record Keeping
Bookkeeping requirements
HRMC & expenses
Working from Home
Finances and tecnology
Staffing
How will I learn?
Your tutor will use a number of different teaching methods to develop your skills. These will include a wide range of authentic materials, individual study, working in pairs/group activities and will include the use of video/audio. You will also have the opportunity to use online learning technologies to develop your skills.
How will I know how well I am doing?
Your tutor will give you feedback on activities and tasks undertaken. Individual learning outcomes will be agreed at the beginning of the course, taking into account the course aims and your aspirations. These will be reviewed with you at regular intervals and you will be encouraged to reflect on your own learning and record your feedback in your Individual Learning Plan.
Will I have to do any work at home?
Home study is optional; but you will be encouraged to work away from the course to develop your skills and get the most from your course.
What will I need to provide?
Pen paper and enthusiasm!
Are there any other costs?
No, however your tutor may recommend further reading, research and/or websites for further independent exploratory learning.
What can I do next?
Your tutor will be pleased to discuss other courses that might assist your progression in this subject. This workshop is one of a suite of 3 followed by marketing and running your business.
For information on ACL courses please see http://www.aclessex.com/
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Further information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0345 603 7635.
Location
ACL Colchester
Barrack Street
Colchester
Essex
CO1 2LR