Professional Practice For Consultants |
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| Course Code | BBS301 |
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| Fee Code | S3 |
| Number of Assignments | 8 |
| Duration (approx) | 100 hours |
CONTENTS
There are eight lessons in this module as follows:
1. Determining If a Consultancy Practice is for You
2. Planning a Consultancy Practice: Part 1
3. Planning a Consultancy Practice: Part 2
4. Knowing What to Charge
5. Setting Up Your Consulting Practice
6. Keeping Accounts and Records
7. How to Generate Business & Keep It
8. Maintaining Your Consultancy Practice
COURSE AIMS
-Analyse current industry requirements and your individual needs to determine if opening a consultancy is appropriate.
-Determine the business structure appropriate for your consultancy practice.
-Produce a business plan and implementation schedule
-Determine costs involved in setting up a practice and how to set fees.
-Describe different communication and marketing techniques.
-Describe different administrative procedures including invoicing and maintaining records and accounts.
-Determine industry best practice for obtaining and keeping your customers
-Recognise responsibility towards yourself and employees in maintaining and expanding your practice, and to develop strategies to cater for increased demand.
