BSB Start-up Programme:

Welcome to the BSB Start-up Programme.  You will be able to download all work books and the information you require from this page.

Week 1 - Module 1 - Welcome

Week 2 - Module 2 - Market Research

Week 3 - Module 3 - Marketing

Week 4 - Module 4 - Sales & Selling

Business Plan (Pro-forma)

Week 5 - Module 5 - Keeping it Legal

Week 6 - Module 6 - Forecasting

Week 7 - Module 7 - Book Keeping & Financial Control

Week 8 - Module 8 - Operations

Week 1 - MODULE 1
Welcome	Introduction to Starting a Business
Risks	Being Prepared to Take Risks
Task 1	Personal Aims, Goals & Objectives
Task 2	Your Personal Development Plan
Task 3	Personal Skills Survey
Task 4	Your CV / Capability Statement
Task 5	Your Personal SWOT
Task 6
Task 7	Preparing Your Business Plan
Task 8	Your Personal Living Expenses
Task 9a	Start-up Costs - Funding
Task 9b	Start-up Costs - Purchases
Task 10	Key Tasks
Task 11	Your Action Plan

Week 2  - MODULE 2
Marketing	Market Research
Strategy	Creating Your Own Marketing Strategy
Task 12	Market Research Action Plan
Task 13	Features & Benefits Table
Task 14	Competitor Analysis
Task 15	Market Segments

Week 3  - MODULE 3
Marketing	Marketing
Strategy	Creating Your Own Marketing Strategy
Task 17	Your Business Image
Task 18	The Marketing Mix
Task 19	The Marketing Plan

Week 4  - MODULE 4
Sales	An Introduction to Sales & Selling

Business Plan - Pro-Forma
Business Plan	A pro-forma Business Plan

Week 5 - MODULE 5
Legal	Keeping it Legal
Task 20	Health and Safety
Task 21	Legal Requirements
	The Partnership Act 1890
	The Business Names Act 1985

Week 6 - MODULE 6
Forecasting	Sales, Cash Flow and P & L
Task 22	Sales Forecasting
Task 23	Income Forecast
Task 24	Other Income Forecast
Task 25	Fixed & Variable Costs
Task 26	Cash Flow Forecast
Task 27	Profit and Loss Forecast

Week 7 - MODULE 7
Bookkeeping	An Introduction to Bookkeeping and Financial Control
Task 28	Bookkeeping
Task 28a	Pro-forma Diary

Week 8 - MODULE 8
Task 29	Business Aims
Task 30	Business Summary
	Pro-Forma Cash Flow Forecast