Start Your Own Business: Financial Viability for a New Venture
Learn to identify the financial implications of a new business idea and how its financial viability can be improved with this online course from The Open University.
Who is the course for?
Whether you plan to create a full-time venture or part time ‘side-hustle’ alongside a day job
you’re starting a brick-and-mortar business or an online venture
or you plan to utilise established platforms such as Etsy, Amazon and the like, this course will teach you how to get started.
It is suitable for learners at all levels, whether you haven’t ventured into self-employment and entrepreneurship before or have previously run a business and wish to refresh your skills for the current landscape.
What topics will you cover?
Assessing the financial viability of your venture
Pricing your product or service
Sales and revenue forecasting
Legal entities, their implications and intellectual property
Sources of funding and support
