Ignorance is no defence in the eyes of the law so make sure you don't overlook any legal requirements when running your business.
If you are in England, Vision2Learn offer a free online course about starting a business Entrepreneurship", which leads to the accredited qualification NCFE Advanced Certificate in Preparation for Business and demonstrates your professional skill to your bank manager, business associates and customers.
This course is made up of four units, as follows:
Find out if you’re emotionally, mentally and financially ready for business start-up. Identify your personal needs and expectations, review your skills needs and evaluate your finances.
- Unit two - Your business idea
Learn how to prepare an excellent business plan, find out how to set achievable goals and select an appropriate legal status for your business.
- Unit three - Your marketplace
You’ll develop practical research skills and learn how to make the right marketing decisions for your product or service.
- Unit four - Your business operations
Develop your business plan into practical action plans, build a pre start-up timetable and find out how to achieve operational success by matching financial, human and material resources against your business goals.
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Legal Matters
Visit this page for a few of the more general requirements you should be aware of.
Self Cert Mortgages - Information on getting a mortgage or remortgage when you are self employed. The process can be a bit different than for employed people.
Insurance
Don't invalidate your home insurance policy by operating a from home. Visit this page for details of brokers who can ensure you have all the cover you need, including the cover you are legally required to hold.
