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Starting a Business 1: Vision and Opportunity – FutureLearn

Interested in starting a business This course will help you define your vision and discover opportunities to make it happen A successful business starts with a clear vision and a thorough understanding of the opportunities available to turn that vision into a reality Whether you have an idea for a future venture or you already have a side-line business whilst studying this course will help you consider your vision and explore the opportunities available It will give you the time to plan and help you to start documenting your thoughts in a structured business plan while allowing you to share your ideas with others This course is the first in a series of six about starting a business Assess the entrepreneurial cycle which underpins the course Explore the scope for discovering or creating business opportunities Investigate businesses in your local area Discuss the entrepreneurs business challenge Which business should I start and how Evaluate and assess a business idea Produce a business plan within 200 words Investigate the vision and opportunities for a business plan

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