What you'll learn
Improve your work skills and embark on the journey of starting your own business with our personal & career development short courses online & in Sydney!
Dreaming of starting your own venture? This course is your roadmap to navigating the world of entrepreneurship in today’s dynamic digital landscape. Explore new perspectives, challenge traditional business norms, and embrace the entrepreneurial spirit tailored for modern innovators. This course is not just about theory; it's about action. Many of our students have successfully taken their ideas from concept to reality, launching businesses during the course. Here, you won’t just learn – you’ll build. Identify your niche, connect with your target audience, harness the power of digital marketing, and learn how to use Artificial Intelligence to support your business. If you’re passionate about turning your business idea into a thriving reality, this course is your launchpad.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this six-session course, its is intended that you should be able to:
- Develop a comprehensive business plan tailored to your unique idea.
- Craft a marketing strategy that resonates with your target audience.
- Design a customer onboarding process to enhance user experience.
- Navigate the rules and regulations for small businesses in Australia.
- Implement pricing strategies to ensure profitability.
- Explore business models, with a focus on emerging online strategies.
Course Content
Session 1: Overview
- Defining Business in the Modern Era
- Selecting a Winning Business Idea
- Product & Pricing Strategies
- Understanding Business Structures
- Crafting Your Business Pitch
Session 2: Planning & Operations
- Business Lifecycle: From Start to Scale
- Business Planning for the non-planner
- Key Marketing Techniques for Today’s Businesses
- Operational Efficiency and Capacity Management
Session 3: Marketing Your Business
- The Essence of Modern Marketing
- Crafting a Business Marketing Plan
- Positioning Your Business in the Market
- Targeting and Engaging Your Ideal Customer
Session 4: Money & Sales
- Pricing Strategies for Products and Services
- Essential Sales Techniques
- Financial Planning: Projections, Budgets, and Cash Flow
Session 5: Digital Marketing
- The Power of Digital Marketing using AI
- Building an Effective Website
- Basic SEO Essentials for Businesses
- Crafting a Social Media Strategy
Session 6: Implementation & Next Steps
- Content Creation for Digital Platforms
- Self Management in Business
- Evaluating and Refining Your Business Strategy
- Planning for Business Growth and Sustainability
Intended Audience
This course is designed for individuals looking to gain skills and knowledge in starting and growing a business. It is particularly suited to those thinking of starting a business or who have been operating one for less than 18 months.
Course Venue
Online: Delivered via Zoom.
Course Materials
Online Classes: Hard copy class notes (workbook) will be available for download to students prior to the sessions. Please ensure your address details are up to date when enrolling.
In-person Classes: Please bring a laptop and your workbook. WiFi is available on campus.
Course Format
6 sessions: Each 90 minutes in length. Recordings available of missed sessions.
Total duration: 9 hours of instruction.
Course testimonials
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Emily said: I loved this course and am sad it’s now completed! Phil was a fantastic tutor and used a great variety of theory and practical teaching strategies for us. His insight into a lot of the topics was wonderful and his ability to convey the information to us was much appreciated. Sometimes I shy away from online learning but this course has changed my mind. Thanks Phil!!
Course tutors
Philip John
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