1st Step to Success - How to start your own business
How to start and run your own business
This course is written for people who want to begin the process of starting their own business but have not yet taken the next step. It includes topics such as putting yourself into the right mindset and the challenges you will have to face as you start.
The steps that need to be taken to register the company as well as the background issues such as choosing a name, finding a place of work, advertising etc.
It also includes issues on the day to day running of the business such as keeping the businesses accounts up to date, tracking process and general management issues that you will have to face.
The course also includes a section on the psychology of running a business. It includes self-improvement, dealing with change, personal issues and dealing with loss when things don't go right.
The course was written as a guide and includes lots of useful tips to help you on your way as you embark on the next journey of your life.
Your Instructor
Jarrod has a degree in Financial Management (B.Com) from UNISA, South Africa. He has worked in varied roles during his career ranging from financial management in various sectors such as education and mining to teaching and working with businesses in the BEE industry. He gained extensive knowledge and experience from these different roles and sectors gaining a wide perspective on how different different industries function. His key skills include financial management, people skills, organization and planning skills, managerial ability, team building and event planning
Jarrod is very active in community events. He is the chairman of the Randburg toastmasters club and regularly organises social and community events giving him extensive experience in organizing and facilitating events and dealing with large groups of people from different working backgrounds.
This past year, Jarrod has been delivering educational presentations on topics ranging from motivational and inspirational talks to business, financial management and customer service. The talks have been very well received and are now run on a by monthly basis at our Randburg offices.
Jarrod is passionate about helping people achieve the best that they can and likes working in a environment that creates positive change with people who want to make a big difference in the world. He quietly motivates people, bringing out the best in them while inspiring them to active greatness that works for them.