About
About the course
Have you spotted a gap in the pet business market that you can fill but need to sharpen your practical skills before you can launch your services to the world? Be the best pet business owner possible by understanding how to fund and run an enterprise that customers will love.
With our online business course, you’ll get the knowledge you need to set up your own business. This easy-to-understand content is packed with inspiring material and workable ideas on all aspects of setting up and running a successful business with confidence. Learn how to get started on your business plan, network with the right people, set out your sales strategies, and how to get the clients you deserve.
This online course is your first step to kickstart your new career of running your own business doing what you love - working with animals!
Requirements
Holly and Hugo courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Course Breakdown
Module 1: Preparation – Before You Start Your Business
- 1.1 Self-assessment. Are you an entrepreneur?
- 1.2 Market Research and competition analysis
- 1.3 Developing, assessing and testing your idea
- 1.4 Funding – how to finance your business idea
- 1.5 Availing of help
Module 2: Introduction To Marketing
- 2.1 Income sources and pricing
- 2.2 Marketing, advertising, promotion
- 2.3 Building your marketing and sales strategy
- 2.4 Make full use of technology
Module 3: Setting Up Your Business
- 3.1 Your business structure
- 3.2 Business name, brands and intellectual property
- 3.3 Legislation/regulation/permissions
- 3.4 Registering the business
Module 4: Running Your Business
- 4.1 Budgets and cash flow
- 4.2 Accounting, record keeping and taxes
- 4.3 Business bank account and online banking
- 4.4 Arranging finance
- 4.5 Insurance
- 4.6 Premises
- 4.7 Home based business
- 4.8 Staff, motivation and training
- 4.9 Suppliers
Module 5: Business Plan
- 5.1 What is a business plan and why do you need one?
- 5.2 Sections in the business plan
- 5.3 Access help to write your plan
Module 6: Launching Your Business
- 6.1 Planning a successful business launch
- 6.2 Time management and delegation
- 6.3 Personal development
- 6.4 Building Your Business Network
Career
Who is this course for
- All animal lovers who want to spend their working lives doing what they enjoy most.
- Anyone who has a hobby or sideline dealing with animals, such as dog walking, grooming or training, and wants to take it to an exciting new level.
- Current pet business owners wishing to improve their knowledge base and sharpen their skills.
Career path
- Animal trainers, pet sitters and anyone who works or volunteers with animals can turn their sideline or hobby into a business.
- Be your own boss and start a profitable business that you enjoy.
- Studying an accredited course will give professionals a competitive advantage over their rivals and competitors.
- Certification will show clients and suppliers that they can have confidence in you because of your business training.
Certification
You will be required to complete each lesson in full, and answer exams at the end of each course module. If your pass rate exceeds 55% on each exam then you are eligible to access a certificate of achievement or other accreditation options to recognize your achievement.
Most of our courses will earn you credits through Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CE/CPD points are accepted and recognized by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the US and internationally.
All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org). When successfully completing a course, students can choose to purchase an ICOES certificate that recognizes the achievement, from this third-party institution.
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2966 Students. ICOES Accredited. CPD Certified.
2966 Students.
ICOES Accredited.
CPD Certified.
About
About the course
Have you spotted a gap in the pet business market that you can fill but need to sharpen your practical skills before you can launch your services to the world? Be the best pet business owner possible by understanding how to fund and run an enterprise that customers will love.
With our online business course, you’ll get the knowledge you need to set up your own business. This easy-to-understand content is packed with inspiring material and workable ideas on all aspects of setting up and running a successful business with confidence. Learn how to get started on your business plan, network with the right people, set out your sales strategies, and how to get the clients you deserve.
This online course is your first step to kickstart your new career of running your own business doing what you love - working with animals!
Requirements
Holly and Hugo courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Course Breakdown
Module 1: Preparation – Before You Start Your Business
- 1.1 Self-assessment. Are you an entrepreneur?
- 1.2 Market Research and competition analysis
- 1.3 Developing, assessing and testing your idea
- 1.4 Funding – how to finance your business idea
- 1.5 Availing of help
Module 2: Introduction To Marketing
- 2.1 Income sources and pricing
- 2.2 Marketing, advertising, promotion
- 2.3 Building your marketing and sales strategy
- 2.4 Make full use of technology
Module 3: Setting Up Your Business
- 3.1 Your business structure
- 3.2 Business name, brands and intellectual property
- 3.3 Legislation/regulation/permissions
- 3.4 Registering the business
Module 4: Running Your Business
- 4.1 Budgets and cash flow
- 4.2 Accounting, record keeping and taxes
- 4.3 Business bank account and online banking
- 4.4 Arranging finance
- 4.5 Insurance
- 4.6 Premises
- 4.7 Home based business
- 4.8 Staff, motivation and training
- 4.9 Suppliers
Module 5: Business Plan
- 5.1 What is a business plan and why do you need one?
- 5.2 Sections in the business plan
- 5.3 Access help to write your plan
Module 6: Launching Your Business
- 6.1 Planning a successful business launch
- 6.2 Time management and delegation
- 6.3 Personal development
- 6.4 Building Your Business Network
Career
Who is this course for
- All animal lovers who want to spend their working lives doing what they enjoy most.
- Anyone who has a hobby or sideline dealing with animals, such as dog walking, grooming or training, and wants to take it to an exciting new level.
- Current pet business owners wishing to improve their knowledge base and sharpen their skills.
Career path
- Animal trainers, pet sitters and anyone who works or volunteers with animals can turn their sideline or hobby into a business.
- Be your own boss and start a profitable business that you enjoy.
- Studying an accredited course will give professionals a competitive advantage over their rivals and competitors.
- Certification will show clients and suppliers that they can have confidence in you because of your business training.
Certification
You will be required to complete each lesson in full, and answer exams at the end of each course module. If your pass rate exceeds 55% on each exam then you are eligible to access a certificate of achievement or other accreditation options to recognize your achievement.
Most of our courses will earn you credits through Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CE/CPD points are accepted and recognized by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the US and internationally.
All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org). When successfully completing a course, students can choose to purchase an ICOES certificate that recognizes the achievement, from this third-party institution.
