This section contains all of the considerations about running your business. Please watch the Introductory Video and then complete all of the lessons
Lesson 1: Start-Up Checklists
Before you actually launch your business, use these checklists to make sure that you have done everything necessary to make it a success.
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Lesson 2: Business Planning
Why planning is more important than a plan and how to draw on all the other materials you’ve worked on to avoid reinventing the wheel?
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Lesson 3: Keeping It Legal
Where to go for information, choosing between a sole trader and limited company and help to stay on the right side on the law.
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Lesson 4: Manage Administration & IT
Manage your paperwork and make best use of your time and technology.
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Lesson 5: Premises Or Your Home
The pros and cons of taking on premises versus working from home and legal and practical tips if you choose your home.
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Lesson 6: Employing Staff
Taking on staff is a big step for any business. Check here what you need to do before employing people to work for you.
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Lesson 7: Growing Your Business
Businesses growth doesn’t just happen – it needs planning. Find out about some of the approaches you could use to grow your business.
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CONGRATULATIONS: If you have completed all of the above lessons, you can now go the next learning module, Personal Development. You can click here to go straight to that section.