Starting Your Own Business

Starting Your Own Business

This course is designed to teach you the basics of what you need to do regarding your book-keeping and to the outline requirements of how to comply with tax legislation. You will be guided on how to keep the necessary records in order to complete your annual tax return. Information will also be given on how to assess the profitability of the business at any time. In addition the course will also cover areas of organising your clinic or practice and the management thereof.

Modules

Starting your own business

Legal entity of the business

V.A.T. & P.A.Y.E.

National Insurance

Simple book-keeping

Practice/clinic management

For a more detailed syllabus on this course, click here

Entry Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Starting Your Own Business.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

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