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What do I need to learn?

 

Running your own business is similar to any other career: The more you know, the more you are likely to succeed.


Opportunities that you should consider include:

 

Adult Education Classes.

 

Adult education in the UK is on the increase. Between 1994/1995 and 2001/2002 the number of students enrolled in further education increased by 37 percent, to, almost 4.2 million. To find out what courses are available near you, your local schools and colleges for a prospectus.

 

Business Exhibitions/Seminars

 

If you can spare the time away from your business, attending relevant exhibitions is a very effective method of learning. In addition to the collection of stands (which may provide ideas, potential suppliers or customers) there are generally plenty of free seminars.

 

Business Link. Trade shows and exhibitions are specialist market places that allow exhibitors to promote their products and services, reach new customers and generate new sales. They also give visitors the opportunity to find out about the products and services on display

 

Business Start Up. A free event for anyone interested in starting, improving or expanding a business. With over 200 exhibitors, 140 speakers and many other exciting events, can you afford to miss out?

 

Growing Your Own Business. If you are looking to develop, grow or even start a business, attending one of these events will provide you with the perfect opportunity to learn from the experts, develop your skills and gain information you need to grow your business

Business Training Courses

 

Your local Enterprise Agency and Business Link provider will almost certainly hold regular events and training courses. See Local Areas for support close to you.

 

 

Learndirect

 

Can help you create a structured programme of learning, to suit the needs of your employees and looking at your goals and objectives, they can also see if funding is available. Call 0800 101 901 to find out more. Or, if you're looking to top up existing skills with an online course, and learn independently, you can get started straight away. www.learndirect.co.uk

 

 

Networking

 

Networking allows you to meet other business owners, who may well have stories to tell that will help you develop your own enterprise. There is often the opportunity to for speakers to share their expertise. See our networking section for more hints and tips.

 

Open University. Want to study in your own time, in your own home or workplace? Then the Open University is for you. It is the UK's biggest provider of distance learning. You scan choose a course from one of the 580 on offer. Each course you take earns points towards a qualification such as a degree, a diploma or a certificate. Most courses have no entry requirements. http://www.open.ac.uk

 

EDUCATION TIPS

 

Think from the end result backwards

Business can run away with you! That's why it's so important to stop, think and plan. Before you start on your enterprise journey, think hard about what you want your business to deliver into your life.

Do you want more money? If so, do you want lots of money, or just enough to live a comfortable life? Are you starting your own business because you want more free time, or are you happy to work all the hours it takes to build your empire? Do you want to work alone, or be in charge of your own staff team? Will you work from home, or do you want a suite of offices? Will you sell online or from your own shop?

And, most importantly, what will you sell and how do you know there is a market for it?

So many questions. But by taking the time to think about all of these things *before* you start, you'll build the right kind of business for you and you're more likely to be able to keep control of it as it grows and expands!
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