What does it take to run a business?
Starting a business is an exciting venture, but it comes with its challenges. Our accredited SQA Level 4 qualification in Starting in Business equips you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to navigate these challenges and build a foundation for sustainable success.
Ready to start on your business journey?
If you are looking to become self-employed or are relatively new to self-employment, then this accredited course is for you.
Starting a business is an exciting venture, but it comes with its challenges. Our accredited SQA Level 4 qualification in Starting in Business equips you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to navigate these challenges and build a foundation for sustainable success.
This one-day intensive course offers practical insights and tools to help you:
What you’ll learn
1. Opening: setting the stage
Understand your motivations and objectives for starting a business.
Explore the key considerations for launching and sustaining your venture.
2. Market research
Learn the fundamentals of effective market research.
Explore primary and secondary research methods.
Create your business model canvas to align your vision with market realities.
3. Meet the entrepreneur
Gain first-hand insights from an experienced entrepreneur.
Learn practical advice and strategies for overcoming challenges.
Ask questions and receive tailored guidance to support your journey.
4. Finance fundamentals
Understand cash flow, financial projections, and funding options.
Learn to build a realistic financial case to ensure sustainability.
Discover how to secure financial comfort for your family while pursuing your business goals.
5. Case studies
Analyse real-life success and failure stories.
Participate in group discussions to evaluate key lessons and apply them to your own business.
6. The right decision
Reflect on your learning and ensure you’re making the right decision to move forward.
Leave the course with actionable next steps for your business journey.
Course goals
By the end of the course, you will:
Those who complete the course will receive a certificate of completion, but the accreditation is only then awarded on verification of competency in the Business Plan and Financial Planning.
Meet your coach: David Christie
This course is led by David Christie FCMI, the author of the qualification. David brings unique insights from his roles working for a large Enterprise Company, and as the Adviser for Virgin Start Up in Scotland.
Through his experience, you’ll gain invaluable guidance to avoid common pitfalls and maximise your potential for success.
Find out more about David Christie here.
This course is ideal for:
No prior experience is required—just a determination to succeed!
Course details
Thursday 23 January, 09:00 – 16:00
Virtual workshop
SQA Level 4 qualification
Accreditation is awarded on verification of competency in the Business Plan and Financial Planning.
Led by David Christie FCMI
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