This is a comprehensive, 6-module programme taking you step-by-step through your business start-up, from initial idea to launch, and beyond. Course includes all course material, full tutorial support with an expert tutor/mentor and course book The Complete Small Business Guide, Colin Barrow.

Study topics include: exploring business opportunities; selecting your business model; market research; motivation, getting to know your customer base; the role of advertising, marketing and PR; an on-line presence; creating a business plan; small business management; sources of funding; financial forecasting; product development; small business and the law; networking; future forecasts; sources of advice, information and further training

Business Start-up ensures that during the early weeks of your business launch you will be supported by an experienced business mentor who can provide effective feedback, advice and support. At the same time, you will be developing essential new business skills with the help of your Learning Curve course.

The programme can be studied entirely from home in your own time and is designed to be flexible. You can work through the 6 modules at your own pace, depending on how quickly you want your start-up to progress - our recommended completion time is 3 - 6 months.

To complete this programme, plan for approximately 42 study hours.

Students who successfully complete this course are awarded a Learning Curve Certificate of Course Completion.

Terms and Conditions.

Note: you can also pay for this course by our monthly instalment plan. Instalment price: £435: Deposit - £60; Four monthly instalments - £93.78 each. If booking on-line: £372.75; deposit - £60; four monthly instalments - £78.18. (This includes an administration fee of £20.) You will only be charged the deposit when you enrol.

You can also enrol by telephone - call an adviser on 01896 860661.

For details on how to enrol by post click here.