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Q: I'm currently employed with a good salary. However, like a lot of others I long to be my own master. To this end, I'd like to learn about the 'hard facts' of running a business before falling victim to 'rose coloured spectacle' syndrome. Unfortunately, at this stage I'm not able to commit too much financially but am keen enough to invest time and effort etc. Are there any 'open' courses available that might meet my needs?

Oct 30 2006

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Answered by: Philip Wilkinson     Ask a question

You’re certainly not alone. Research conducted recently by Business Link for London shows that two thirds of London commuters saw themselves as entrepreneurs of the future, with 38 per cent keen to start their own business within the next two years (Business Link for London, November 2006).

Starting your own business can be one of the most rewarding ventures you ever undertake. However planning, research and budgeting are crucial to ensure business success and so by doing the ground work now you are certainly putting yourself in a much better place for when you are ready to launch your new business venture.

Business Link for London has an extensive event programme including workshops for start up and established businesses as well as a series of networking events which could help you develop that all important web of contacts. For further details on these and other business events throughout London visit www.businesslink4london.com.

 
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Comment by Linda Pollitt
Monday 6th August 2007

You could also consider distance learning. There are many courses available now, from short practically-focused courses such as Learning Curve's Business Start-up Programme - www.onthecurve.org - to full MBAs such as that offered by Imperial College, London - www3.imperial.ac.uk/tanaka/distance-learning-mba.

Learndirect has a directory of the majority of training courses around the UK, including online business training:

www.learndirect-advice.co.uk/findacourse


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