A high proportion of small businesses fail in the first year.
16% up in construction sector in recent credit crunch.
Typically a tradesman starts to run a company with no real understanding of the legal requirements and how to run
a business
Lack of suitable strategies
and training courses for small builders
Training focused on
individuals but not company size
Poor take up of apprentices among SMEs
INTRODUCTORY CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Business Development : Tom Harper talking to Bristol Business link.
Michelle Yates Marketing Exectutive
Peter Downing Business Advisor and Team leader
Roger Wilkins Startup Manager
Steve Gay talking about the need for the Business Skills
Steve Gay: Neighbourhood and Housing services from Bristol City Council
Overall Learning Objectives
At the end of this course you will be able to:
Understand the importance of having a clear business idea which has been planned effectively.
Understand why it is important to establish that there is a market for the product or service before commencing business operations.
Know the range of basic legal requirements that government places on a business.
Understand the importance of controlling costs and setting effective prices for profitability.
Understand the importance of effective financial control and management.
