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Turn a passion into profit with our range of courses aimed to help you start your own business and run it successfully. Find freedom in being your own boss and get the knowledge you need to start out on your own.
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What you need to know as a small business owner
We offer marketing courses for small businesses, courses to help you balance the books and to get your own company started.
Creative courses
Turn your hand to something creative by learning a skill that can lead to self-employment or work in a small business.
We run courses in sewing, dressmaking and garment making. We also run courses in nail service, hair and beauty. Our creative crafts awards can also lead to paid work.
Challenges and opportunities
We’ll help you understand the challenges and opportunities of freelancing or how you can apply your skills to get a job in a small business. From taster courses to full qualifications, there is something for everybody.
Grow your interest into a business and make the most of your opportunities.
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Professional Development: How to Start Your Own Business
Starting your own business is very exciting but there are different ways of setting up your business: as a sole trader, or a limited company and this course can help you with some key decisions.How will you market your company and sell your services?What can do to help your business to thrive?
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Course Information
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Dates:
Mon 12/02/2024 -
Mon 25/03/2024Times:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Tutor:
Derek Robinson
Course code:
Q00009513
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
5 places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £44.40
Buying and Selling Online
Selling things you no longer need is a great way to earn a bit of extra cash and declutter your home. Nowadays, there are so many simple, easy-to-use platforms for buying and selling online that it’s never been easier to set up an online shop. This course is ideal for you if you want to learn digital skills to buy and sell online. It’s aimed at beginners and improvers so don’t worry if it’s new to you. Whether you want to start a business or declutter your home, selling online is a quick and easy way to do it.
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Dates:
Mon 26/02/2024 -
Mon 26/02/2024Times:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Face of Beauty Training
66 Westoe Road
South Shields
NE33 4LUTutor:
Tracey Carver
Course code:
Q00012364
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £12.60
Buying and Selling Online
Selling things you no longer need is a great way to earn a bit of extra cash and declutter your home. Nowadays, there are so many simple, easy-to-use platforms for buying and selling online that it’s never been easier to set up an online shop. This course is ideal for you if you want to learn digital skills to buy and sell online. It’s aimed at beginners and improvers so don’t worry if it’s new to you. Whether you want to start a business or declutter your home, selling online is a quick and easy way to do it.
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Dates:
Tue 27/02/2024 -
Tue 27/02/2024Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Face of Beauty Training
Keir Hardie Avenue
Wardley
NE10 8EJTutor:
Lesley McDonald
Course code:
Q00012353
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
9 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £12.60
Buying and Selling Online
Selling things you no longer need is a great way to earn a bit of extra cash and declutter your home. Nowadays, there are so many simple, easy-to-use platforms for buying and selling online that it’s never been easier to set up an online shop. This course is ideal for you if you want to learn digital skills to buy and sell online. It’s aimed at beginners and improvers so don’t worry if it’s new to you. Whether you want to start a business or declutter your home, selling online is a quick and easy way to do it.
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Dates:
Tue 27/02/2024 -
Tue 27/02/2024Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Hospitality and Hope
67 Hudston Street
South Shields
NE34 0AETutor:
Anila Maqbool
Course code:
Q00012384
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
7 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £8.40
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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
WEA Membership
Buying and Selling Online
Selling things you no longer need is a great way to earn a bit of extra cash and declutter your home. Nowadays, there are so many simple, easy-to-use platforms for buying and selling online that it’s never been easier to set up an online shop. This course is ideal for you if you want to learn digital skills to buy and sell online. It’s aimed at beginners and improvers so don’t worry if it’s new to you. Whether you want to start a business or declutter your home, selling online is a quick and easy way to do it.
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Dates:
Wed 28/02/2024 -
Wed 28/02/2024Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Hospitality and Hope
67 Hudston Street
South Shields
NE34 0AETutor:
Elaine Swan
Course code:
Q00012382
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £8.40
Award in Digital Promotion for Business (OG) Level 2
Get to the core of how to build or promote a business with this digital marketing course. Digital promotion activities such as online and social media marketing can help you support your company’s growth or build your own business. Get first-hand knowledge of key business activities that promote growth. Gain a clear understanding of digital marketing practices with this digital skills course. It’s ideal for flexible learning as you can choose topics that interest you from a variety of units. Pick up crucial skills for employment that can help you in any sector and build skills for your CV.
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Dates:
Thu 29/02/2024 -
Sat 27/07/2024Course code:
Q00013623
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00
Multiply Essex: Buying and Selling Online
This course is only for people living in Essex. Are you interested in buying and selling online? This course looks at ways to keep safe online including how to avoid online scams and delivery fraud. We focus on what you need to consider when selling your own items online covering topics such as taking photographs and pricing appropriately. We also look at some marketing techniques that are used to encourage people to make a purchase. Your rights as a buyer forms part of the course as does how to work out if something is a genuine bargain or not.
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Dates:
Mon 04/03/2024 -
Mon 25/03/2024Times:
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Duration:
4 sessions
Tutor:
Paula Hellal
Course code:
Q00013639
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free
Buying & Selling online ( to go with Cooking at Nunsmoor )
Introduction to Buying and Selling Homemade Food Online is an educational course designed to empower aspiring culinary entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills necessary to start their own home-based food business. This course covers a comprehensive range of topics, including food safety regulations, recipe development, pricing strategies, marketing and branding, e-commerce platforms, and customer service. Participants will gain a deep understanding of legal requirements, such as permits and licenses, as well as best practices for packaging and delivery. Whether you're a passionate home cook seeking to monetize your skills or an established food artisan looking to expand your online presence, this course offers a step-by-step guide to successfully navigate the world of selling homemade food online.
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Dates:
Tue 05/03/2024 -
Tue 05/03/2024Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Nunsmoor Centre (Newcastle Upon Tyne)
Studley Terrace
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE4 5PATutor:
Rupa Marwaha
Course code:
Q00012446
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £8.40
Buying and Selling Online
Introduction to Buying and Selling Homemade Food Online is an educational course designed to empower aspiring culinary entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills necessary to start their own home-based food business. This course covers a comprehensive range of topics, including food safety regulations, recipe development, pricing strategies, marketing and branding, e-commerce platforms, and customer service. Participants will gain a deep understanding of legal requirements, such as permits and licenses, as well as best practices for packaging and delivery. Whether you're a passionate home cook seeking to monetize your skills or an established food artisan looking to expand your online presence, this course offers a step-by-step guide to successfully navigate the world of selling homemade food online.
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Dates:
Fri 08/03/2024 -
Fri 08/03/2024Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Westgate Hill Primary School (Newcastle
Beaconsfield Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 5JNTutor:
Rupa Marwaha
Course code:
Q00012342
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £10.50
Buying and Selling Online
Selling things you no longer need is a great way to earn a bit of extra cash and declutter your home. Nowadays, there are so many simple, easy-to-use platforms for buying and selling online that it’s never been easier to set up an online shop. This course is ideal for you if you want to learn digital skills to buy and sell online. It’s aimed at beginners and improvers so don’t worry if it’s new to you. Whether you want to start a business or declutter your home, selling online is a quick and easy way to do it.
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Course Information
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Dates:
Thu 21/03/2024 -
Thu 21/03/2024Times:
9:30am - 1:30pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Ocean Road Community Association (South
Ocean Road
South Shields
NE33 2DWTutor:
Anila Maqbool
Course code:
Q00012477
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
9 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £16.80
