Overview

 

This programme is ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs, community leaders, sole traders, and anyone interested in learning how businesses operate.

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Thinking about starting a business, side hustle, or turning an idea into something more? This programme provides an introduction to the fundamentals of small business in Aotearoa.

You'll explore what it takes to start and run a small business, from identifying opportunities and understanding customers through to planning, operations, and testing whether an idea is viable. Along the way, you'll develop practical business knowledge and gain a nationally recognised qualification.

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What You'll Learn

• The fundamentals of starting and operating a small business.

• How to identify business opportunities and understand customer needs.

• Basic planning, budgeting, and business operations.

• How to assess whether a business idea is realistic and sustainable.

• The key steps involved in setting up a small business in Aotearoa.

• Increased confidence to explore self-employment, entrepreneurship, or further business study.

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Programme Outline

This NZQA-recognised programme consists of four courses, each worth 15 credits:

• Small Business Opportunities

• Small Business Operations

• Small Business Feasibility

• Small Business Establishment Plan

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Where You Can Go From Here

After completing this programme, you may choose to:

• Further develop a business idea or side hustle.

• Explore self-employment or small business opportunities.

• Apply business planning and organisational skills in your current workplace.

• Progress into higher-level business, management, or entrepreneurship programmes.

• Use the knowledge gained to make informed decisions about future business ventures.

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Contact us to find out more or enrol today!

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