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AU$499.00
Next: Tue, 10 Mar 6:00PM (AEDT)

How to Start a Business


Dreaming of starting your own venture? This course is your roadmap to navigating the world of entrepreneurship in today’s dynamic digital landscape. Explore new perspectives, challenge traditional business norms, and embrace the entrepreneurial spirit tailored for modern innovators. This course is not just about theory; it's about action. Many of our students have successfully taken their ideas from concept to reality, launching businesses during the course. Here, you won’t just learn – you’ll build. Identify your niche, connect with your target audience, harness the power of digital marketing, and learn how to use Artificial Intelligence to support your business. If you’re passionate about turning your business idea into a thriving reality, this course is your launchpad.

Course Outline

  • Session 1: Defining business, crafting your pitch, pricing strategies
  • Session 2: Business planning, marketing, and operations
  • Session 3: Marketing plans, customer targeting and engagement
  • Session 4: Sales, pricing, and financial planning
  • Session 5: Digital marketing, SEO, website creation, and social media
  • Session 6: Content creation, business evaluation, and growth planning

Schedule & Format

  • 6 online sessions via Zoom, each lasting 90 minutes
  • Total instruction time: 9 hours
  • Recordings of missed sessions available

Materials Provided

  • Downloadable workbook prior to sessions

Details

1 hour 30 minutes

You will learn

  • Develop a tailored business plan for your idea
  • Design marketing and onboarding strategies
  • Leverage AI and digital tools to grow your business

You will get

  • Statement of Completion
  • Downloadable workbook of course materials
  • Access to recorded sessions if missed

Appropriate for

Individuals thinking of starting a business or operating one for less than 18 months


Preparation

What to bring

  • Laptop or tablet for online sessions
  • Your business idea concepts
  • Notebook and pen for notes

What to wear


Your Teacher

Sydney Community College

Sydney Community College

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Sydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors

The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.

We do this by:

  • Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
  • Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
  • Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
  • Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
  • Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.

Terms

Cancellations & Refunds

If the organiser cancels the class:

You are entitled to a full refund.

If you can't attend the class:

You’re welcome to send someone in your place.

OR

  • A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.

Terms & Conditions

At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.  

At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.

That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably.  Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:

Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College. 

 Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College. 

Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued.  If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.

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