Start Your Own Business: Your Business Idea
Build critical skills to assess your business idea, evaluate the resources you need for success, and plan your next steps 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?
Presenting your venture in compelling terms to others
Defining your ambitions and the business functions you intend to perform
Configuring your idea to launch a viable and sustainable business
Creating a business plan and refining your elevator pitch
