This module may be of interest to those who are thinking about a business start up or want to upskill an existing business.

The learner will:

• Explore the legal requirements and regulations pertaining to starting a variety of business structures.
• Analyse personal and business factors that contribute to business success.
• Examine the market for new product or service niches.
• Assess the potential strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats to the business.
• Explore the role of a business plan.
• Apply for legal, financial and government agency and other support required by the business.
• Design a product or service to be provided by the business.
• Analyse revenue, costs, quality and customer service elements of the new business.