Take Hold of Your Own Future.

This course is aimed at giving you the confidence to explore setting up your own business. It looks at the opportunities and the pitfalls and will give you practical steps from the generation of ideas through to the eventual business launch.
It’s seen as a big jump, but learning about the steps you need to take will remove some of the stress and mystery.
The trainer, Sarah Brooks, has delivered new business training to thousands of people, many of whom have gone on to run successful businesses. Many have decided it’s not for them, but at least they had a go.
Don’t just dream it - do it!

The best kept secret in the training world
Sarah Brooks, Joint Managing Director at Abbeydale Sarah Brooks is an excellent trainer with over 25 years of experience. She has delivered training to the UK Houses of Parliament for the past 12 years and has worked with large corporations as well as hundreds of small and medium-sized businesses. Her courses are often described as "the best training I have ever had." Sarah's passion for training shines through in her delivery, making her sessions highly effective and engaging.
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