Small Business Start-up - Price £495.00
Do you want to go self-employed? To start up your own business?
The rewards are great. You can earn more. You can be your own boss. You can work when you want, and how you want.
But it's risky. Many people try it - and fail.
Our Small Business Start-up course could make the difference between success and failure.
It's been written by someone who has 'been there and done it' - and is still having to make it happen today.
Cleland Thom started his business in 2002 with a budget of zero. In five years, the company has:
- Become so big it's had to be divided into three
- Attracted more than 2,000 new clients from scratch - including some of the UK's biggest companies and authorities
- Got to the TOP of Google page 1 (it's still there now! Do a Google web search under Online journalism courses)
- Seen its income quadruple
- Become one of the UK's most successful distance learning organisations
- Has clients in more than 40 countries
What was the secret? Cleland says: "We broke just about every rule in the book - and still do. Other businesses scratch their heads and wonder how we manage it!
"It's not as hard to be successful as you think. But it's vital you get good advice. There's a lot of junk out there!
"You will find any number of books and courses that say that you can become a millionaire in two years, or that give to Ten Steps to Instant Prosperity!
"Don't believe a word of them. They're unreal. Our course is a reality-check - but it does work. It will either show you why you CAN become a success - or why you'll NEVER be one!"
You can check out our business on this site - and also at our other sites: www.potential.uk.com and www.potential.GB.com
In this course, Cleland will share some of the principles that worked for him - and that will work for you.
He will be your personal mentor during the course - and afterwards, too, if you still want his input.
So this course is NOT one where you get a book to read and are left to get on it. You will have personal guidance and advice, every step of the way...
What have you got to lose? Not a lot. But you could stand to gain a great deal ...
Yes, we are recognised by the UK Government and are fully accredited.
See Why you can trust us.
Anyone who is thinking is thinking of starting their own business, or who has just started one.
See What you'll study.
It's up to you. You can work at your own speed, and fit your studies around your other commitments. But as a rough guide, this course takes around three to six months to complete.
Your tutor will be Cleland Thom, who is recognised as one of the UK's leading trainers. Find out about him
We will send teaching modules as email attachments, one Module at a time. Most Modules are accompanied by exercises and assignments. You will study the Module, email us with any queries and then complete the exercises and assignments.
You email your assignment to us for marking. It will be marked and emailed back to you with a Grade, comments and advice.
When you have passed the Module, you will be sent the next one, and so on, until you finish the course.
The exercises are 'home-based' so you can do them on screen, or print them off.
Assignments are practical - you will have to perform certain tasks that will be related to the starting of your business.
Each assignment will be graded between A and E. To achieve a pass, you must get C or above. If you fail, we will help you revise your work until it is good enough to pass.
Yes, you can email Cleland any time - as often as you need to. We guarantee to respond within two working days, although it is usually much quicker. We will phone you if there is an issue that cannot be dealt with by email.
Access to a computer with internet facilities, Microsoft Word software (or equivalent), and an email account. Some of our students study in internet cafes and libraries if they do not have their own equipment. Don't let anyone kid you ythat you need pots of cash to start a business. You don't!
The course is open to anybody who wants to start a business or go self employed. It doesn't matter if you're not sure what you want to do yet. All you need is bags of enthusiasm and ambition.
The CTJT diploma, which is accredited by the Open and Distance Learning Quality Council.
The Diploma is widely recognised, mainly due to the large number of organisations where we have delivered training courses and have personal contacts. Check them out.
The course will provide you with the essential principles for starting your own business. After that - it's up to you
But we will invite you to join our Golden Circle, which means that you will have Cleland and a team of experts to help you during those early days.
We have students right across the world - see Studying Abroad.
Not a problem - see Equal Opportunities.
It's entirely up to you. With home study, you work at your own pace. You can do extra work when things are quiet, and work more slowly, or take time out from the course if you are busy.
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£495
Yes - you can pay two consecutive monthly instalments of £250.
Any time you like - straight away if you want to!
You can enrol online There are several options available to you for payment.
Yes, we ask you to accept our Student Learning Agreement. This is binding on you - and us, so we both know where we stand. Please read the SLA carefully before you enrol.
Once you have enrolled, we will contact you by email the same working day.
If you pay using PayPal, they will email us once your payment has been processed. We will then enrol you as soon as possible - the same working day.
We will send you your introductory course materials and first Module, using the email address you provided PayPal.
Our offices are open Monday-Friday, 9am - 5.30pm GMT. If you enrol during evenings or weekends, we will be in touch as soon as we open again.
Further questions? Please email us
