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Quick Look Course Summary:Start Your Own Business – Become an Entrepreneur Course
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  • Length: 1 day(s)

  • Price (at your venue): 1 Person R 4,811 EX VAT 3 Person R 3,654 EX VAT 10 Person R 2,719 EX VAT

  • Certification Type:Non-Accredited

  • Locations & Venues: Off-site or in-house. We train in all major city centres throughout South Africa.

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    Start Your Own Business – Become an Entrepreneur Course

    Duration: 1 day

    Introduction

    For many people, being an entrepreneur is a dream. Any many will try, and few will succeed. You know why? Because they don’t treat their entrepreneurship like a job. Have great idea, doesn’t translate to rends in their pocket because of a few helpful hints, that would have meant success if they knew them. Firstly – identify your personal strengths. Its not hard – what makes you a great employee now? Those are your personal strengths. For example, if punctuality is important to you now – be sure to arrive ready for work in your home office at the time you appoint yourself. The great idea will go nowhere fast if you do not turn it into a successful business concept. As an example, there once was a man who thought it would be a great idea to make tear able fruit and vegetable plastic packets for supermarkets. Just put them on a roll and tear them off as you need them. Great idea, but it would have come to nothing had he not peddled his concept to large supermarkets. Today that man lies in the sun all day long on his own island. True story. In our entrepreneurs course we will teach participants the value of identifying personal strengths, becoming an effective problem solver, processing an idea into a business concept and writing a business plan.

    Course Outline

    1. Identifying Personal Strengths
    Defining an Entrepreneur
    Positive Attitude
    Strong leadership Skills
    Successful Leadership
    Task-Oriented leadership
    Person-Oriented leadership
    Effective Decision making
    Problem Solvers
    Result-Oriented Leadership

    2. Turning Ideas into Successful Business Concepts
    Processing the Idea
    Engaging business consultants
    Using services offered by Government Agencies/Departments

    3. Writing a Business Plan
    Strategic management and developing a business plan
    Competitive Advantages
    Writing the business plan
    The Marketing Plan
    The Operations Plan
    The Financial Plan

    Who should attend this course?

    This course is for anyone who wants to start their own business.

    **Quote does not include Any Exam Fees (if applicable)

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    Is this course accredited?

    BOTI offers a mix of SETA-accredited, internationally-certified (VMEdu) and non-accredited skills-programme courses. Please confirm a specific course's accreditation status with us when you enquire. All delegates receive a certificate of completion.

    Can this course be delivered in-house at our premises?

    Yes. Every BOTI course can be delivered on-site at your offices anywhere in South Africa, or at a scheduled public venue, and can be customised to your team and industry.

    How do I book or get a quote?

    Use the enquiry form on this page for a tailored quote, or call 011 882 8853 / email [email protected]. The course length and next public course date are shown in the Quick Look summary.

    Can this training count towards our B-BBEE scorecard?

    Yes - skills development training can contribute to your B-BBEE scorecard, and where learnerships apply you may also access SETA grants and the Section 12H tax allowance. Ask us how to structure it for maximum points.

    Do you tailor the training to our industry?

    Yes. Our training is built around your business, using practical, real-world examples relevant to your team and sector.

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