There are five mandatory units in this qualification. The first focuses on each learner’s personal skills and abilities and their reasons and expectations for setting up on their own. The four additional mandatory units each cover a key practical area.
- How to set up and run your business legally
- How to promote and sell your product or service
- Business finance, including start-up costs, financial record-keeping and cashflow
- Developing and evaluating your business idea.
The qualification is completed by a choice of optional units covering a range of enterprise skills from developing a business plan to acquiring premises.