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Starting your own business

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About these courses

If you are thinking about starting your own business or becoming self-employed but don’t know where to begin, our courses can help.

Types of courses available

You can learn how to:

  • explore if your business idea can grow into a viable venture

  • plan the steps needed to bring your idea to life

Next steps

For advice and to enrol on business start-up courses, contact our partners directly:

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Last updated: 6 October 2025