Entrepreneurship & Small Business

Business, Finance & Management · Beginner · 30 hours

Turn an idea into a viable business — opportunity, business models, finance, marketing and the realities of running an SME in South Africa.

What you'll learn

• Spot and test business opportunities
• Build a simple business model and plan
• Understand startup finance and pricing
• Market a small business affordably
• Register and run an SME legally in SA

Course modules

• Module 1: The Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Module 2: Finding & Testing Ideas
• Module 3: Business Models
• Module 4: Planning Your Business
• Module 5: Startup Finance
• Module 6: Pricing & Costing
• Module 7: Marketing on a Budget
• Module 8: Sales & Customers
• Module 9: Registering & Running an SME in SA
• Module 10: Growth & Sustainability
• Module 11: Core Concepts in Depth
• Module 12: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
• Module 13: Tools, Resources & Templates
• Module 14: Standards, Quality & Best Practice
• Module 15: Health, Safety & Ethics
• Module 16: Case Study: A South African Example
• Module 17: Communication & Working with Others
• Module 18: Staying Current & Continuing to Learn
• Module 19: Capstone Project
• Module 20: Review, Assessment & Next Steps

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