Description: This is a basic start-up course on how to start a new business successfully. Its aim is to help the prospective entrepreneur to start with a well-planned business plan and strategy.

Objectives: At the end of this course students will be able to:
• Perform basic market research.
• Understand the importance and development of a good marketing plan.
• Write a business plan.
• Understand the must have’s and pitfalls in the financial planning of a new business.
• Set-up a basic start-up business.

Resources: Financial Management 101/Angie Mohr, CA, CMA/2008 Self Counsel Press
Business Toolkit/www.meetthemarket.co.za
The Ultimate South African Business Companion; Frontrunner Publishing (Pty) Ltd; Lesley-Caren Johnson

Language: English

Tutorss: Sankie Beukes

Units: 12, Tests: 8