If you've always wanted to start a business, but don't know where to start, then this is for you. It gives you an overview of all the main areas to consider and helps you gain clarity and focus on your way forward and to create a business that you'll be proud of. If you're not sure what starting a business might mean and whether you could do it, then this course is for you. If you're looking to change from your current career to running your own business and you want to plan your transition carefully, then this course is for you. If you've recently started your own business, but just want to double-check that you've ticked all the right boxes and covered all the basics, then this course could also be very useful for you. If you've been in business for some time and are having challenges with running your business or are looking to grow your business then this course isn't for you - instead it would be better to contact Andy directly to discuss what other options there are for help and support.

The total video content lasts about 2 hours 45 minutes. However it's broken down into individual modules and no video is longer than about 20 minutes. If your time is limited, there is also a feature that allows you to speed up the videos! The time spent on the worksheets will vary depending upon the complexity of your business and how much thinking and research you have already done. But it is likely to be several hours. They are designed to help you think things through. Spending quality time thinking and planning is a great investment and will increase your chances of success and reduce the chances of making avoidable and expensive mistakes!

Yes! The course is set out in modules and lessons with videos and worksheets for each one. This means that you can work through it at your own pace - whatever suits you best. Some people prefer to spend a day or a weekend going through the whole course, whilst others prefer a bite-sized approach and do one lesson per evening over several days. You can choose which modules to spend time on and which to skim through. There is even a feature that allows you to speed up the videos - so you really can go at your own pace!

The beauty of an online course is that you can work through the content in your own way and apply it to your own situation. There is a lot of information covered in the course with supporting worksheets to help you with your thinking. However nothing quite replaces speaking to someone about your own hopes, dream and plans for your business! The optional consultation session means that after you've completed the course you can ask further questions, explore your options and discuss your plans. In short, you can check out how all this might apply to your situation. This optional one hour consultation by phone or video call gives you the chance to address your remaining issues and questions, explore certain aspects in more depth or work through some of the options and choices that you may have. You may just like to talk through your plan and get feedback from Andy so that you can feel confident about your next steps. You can use the time however you wish! When you've reached the end of the course you can then contact Andy to schedule your consultation. You will get the best out of your consultation if you have worked through the content, created a plan of action and have a list of questions.

You will have unlimited access to the course, there is no time limit, so you can refer to it again and again.

Andy Turnbull, a business coach, created this course. It was originally delivered face to face to local groups of new and aspiring business owners. There is a lot of content and areas to cover and this online format allows you to work through it at your own pace and spend more time on the areas that you are least familiar with. The optional consultation means that you can then speak to Andy directly about any outstanding issues. It's the best of both worlds and offers great value for money - an efficient way to deliver the core content, combined with the personal attention that only a one-to-one session can provide.