Starting your own Business level 1 course

Starting your own business course: This home learning course in business will give students the essential skills in maintaining financial records. This legal requirement is one of the main reasons for small businesses failing. Give your business a chance of success. Enjoy the benefits distance learning brings. See details of our business course below:

This course is designed to teach you the basics of what you need to do regarding your book-keeping and to the outline requirements of how to comply with tax legislation. You will be guided on how to keep the necessary records in order to complete your annual tax return.

Information will also be given on how to assess the profitability of the business at any time. In addition the course will also cover areas of organising your clinic or practice and the management thereof.

 Entry requirements: 

There are no previous skills or qualifications required to register for this study programme.

Support:

All students will be assigned a personal tutor with whom they may correspond with via telephone or email. Details will be in your course study pack.

Duration:

All students have one year to complete this course from date of registration. Average study of 60 hours.

Provided materials:

• College course pack
• Unlimited support Monday to Friday
•  Certification

Course syllabus

• Starting your own business
• Legal entity of the business
• V.A.T. & P.A.Y.E.
• National Insurance
• Simple book-keeping
• Practice/clinic management

Assessment method:

This course is completed using continual assessment, allowing your tutor to closely monitor your progress every step of the way. Therefore no examination is required.

Examination:

No examination is necessary

Qualification:

Certificate in Starting your own Business

All successful students will be awarded the UK Open College Certificate in Starting your own business. This award is an independent college certificate issued by the UK Open College for successful learners. Once completed successfully each student will receive their certificate from the college proving their skills and knowledge in this rewarding field. Add this to your completed folder of courswork and impress any potential employer. Your certificate will give you the self belief and confidence to progress further with your studies or help make inroads to getting that job you have always wanted.