Start Your Own Business
Thinking about starting your own business?
Putting your best foot forward begins with finding the right path. When you prepare properly to start your own business, you accelerate your chances of success. This Start Your Own Business course leads you from preparing your business plan through budgeting, forecasting, financial statements and other essentials. You will gain an understanding of GST, payroll, and accounting and see how planning for profit is tied to marketing and social media management. Enrol today and learn how to start your own business. After all, preparation is the key to success.
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COMPLETING MY COURSE WITH THE CAREER ACADEMY STRAIGHT OUT OF SCHOOL WAS ONE OF THE BEST DECISIONS I COULD HAVE MADE!
CAREER BENEFITS
- Prepare a business plan and plan for success
- Learn how to use software to organise your business finances
- Launching your business prepared elevates your chance for success
- Start with a well-prepared business plan
- Gain valuable knowledge & skills
- Collect valuable skills to start and grow your business
- Study at your own pace – earn while you learn
COURSE CONTENTS
- Starting Up
- Preparing your Business Plan
- Marketing and Social Media
- Budgeting, Forecasting and Cashflow Management
- Planning for Profit
- Fundamentals of Payroll
- Understanding GST
- Financial Statement Analysis
International Accreditation at the highest level
- ICOES is an International Organisation that accredits credible and verifiable qualifications, so you can rest assured you’re completing a qualification that you can have faith in
- This internationally accredited certificate holds immense value, not only boosting market recognition but also serves as a prominent testament of accomplishments.
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Why The Career Academy?
We’re an internationally recognised online education provider, who partners with industry to deliver you the latest and most up to date content. We have over 15 years experience in online education and help change the lives of over 20,000 students every single year.
- Upskill and be awarded with a certificate of achievement to help you reach your potential & earn more.
- Flexible online learning so you can study whenever and wherever you want.
- Get free access to the career centre who will review and improve your CV to help you succeed.
- 83% of our graduates say our qualifications improved their ability to get a new job or promotion.
Receive unlimited tutor support
Our professional tutors at The Career Academy are industry experts who are passionate about helping students succeed. They’re committed to providing exceptional online course support and personal tutoring to help you succeed. Throughout your course, you’ll receive unlimited tutor support via phone and email.
Stephanie completed her Bachelor of Business (Marketing/Event Management) from La Trobe University in Melbourne. Before joining The Career Academy, Stephanie received 5+ years of Reception and Administration experience, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and administrative skills. With her experience and expertise, Stephanie started her journey as an Administration, Management, and MS tutor at The Career Academy. As an educator, Stephanie is passionate about assisting each of her students to reach their full potential and seeing her students achieve their career goals and new opportunities.
Kelly has joined The Career Academy in 2020 as a tutor to build her career and experiences. She confidently says this: “I am grateful to be a part of a positive company with core values that I align with. It is amazing to get to interact with a variety of students. Being a tutor for me is not just about getting the work done, but ensuring that I do my best to help someone – whether it may be easy or difficult. At the end of my day, it makes me happy knowing that I have helped a student.”
Amoré is an Administration, Management & Microsoft Office tutor who works with The Career Academy to help students achieve their career goals. Amoré has a Bachelor of Arts Degree specialising in Psychology, English and a Certificate in Language Teaching (CELTA), along with many years of working within the administration and education field. These qualifications coupled with years of experience in various industries enables Amoré to provide the best education experience for her students.
When Amoré isn’t helping students to achieve the very best out of their studies, she enjoys travelling with friends , yoga, and creating artwork in her free time.
Nick works as an Administration, Management, and MS Office Tutor, coming from a background of studying Criminology and Sociology at Monash University. This was followed by years of experience in Administration roles based in many departments across an array of industries. With a passion for helping people, Nick has come to The Career Academy with a mindset to use his experience in these roles to help make a difference for students, assisting them on their road to upskilling towards a new role or career, and reaching their goals.
In his spare time, Nick can be found cheering on one of his many sports teams, at the gym, watching films, hiking and singing Motown songs while cooking.
Be awarded with an industry recognised certificate
Upon successful completion of your course, you’ll be presented with a Professional Certificate by The Career Academy. This an industry recognised certificate which will go a long way to helping you get a new job or promotion. You’ll also be given access to our exclusive Career Centre and be eligible for a free CV Review.
Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Graduates of The Career Academy’s Business program often come with existing businesses or aspirations to establish their own. Our team is focused on ensuring that you are fully prepared for the business world, so upon graduation, you can look forward to pursuing job titles such as:
- Business Owner
- Management Associate
- Account Coordinator
- Office Manager
- Supervisor
Career Projections
The post-pandemic surge in consumer confidence and spending has significantly boosted Australia’s economy, with small businesses contributing $506 billion to the country’s economic output in 2022. This trend in consumer spending is expected to continue growing, making it an ideal time to start a business in Australia.
- Graduates from The Career Academy’s Business program acquire all the essential skills needed to successfully manage and grow a business.
- Statistics show that 30 – 40% of small businesses face challenges within the first three years, often due to a lack of business and management education.
Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman
The Career Centre
The Career Academy is committed to helping you on your pathway to success. We believe by utilising The Career Centre’s resources and connections, you’ll gain confidence and the networks you need to get a new job or promotion.
Once enrolled with us, you will get instant access to our Career Centre and benefit from:
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- Access to CV Templates – freshen your current CV with one of our professional templates
- A free personalised CV review – we’ll review and provide feedback on your CV to ensure it stands out from the crowd
- Useful job tips and resources – we’ll outline a clear five step job success process for you to follow
- Help getting ready for interviews – will give you tips & tricks on how to succeed
HANNAH BALANCES WORK AND STUDIES TO UNLOCK HER BRIGHT FUTURE
Hannah was in her final year of high school, and like many of us, struggling to figure out what she wanted to do with her future. ‘I was working part-time at a restaurant and was extremely lost with what I wanted to do.’ She says.
Hannah discovered The Career Academy through the recommendation of a friend and decided to enrol. ‘I chose The Career Academy because the wide variety of courses they have to offer was extremely appealing and exactly what I was looking for.’ It wasn’t just the range of choices that appealed to Hannah – studying online meant that she was able to be in control of her study rather than her schedule being dictated by a fixed timetable.
‘I also liked the structure and flexibility the courses provided, the level of independence the courses allowed was something I really enjoyed about TCA. It meant I was able to work on my time management skills and be in control of my schedule. I liked how well the course was outlined and that it was easy to understand. Another plus was the use of forums, as this meant I could engage with other students.’
The flexibility that The Career Academy offered also meant that Hannah was able to continue working throughout her studies. ‘Studying at The Career Academy meant I was able to balance work and study well. At the time, I was waitressing at night and on the weekend, but The Career Academy’s course structure meant I could study at times that suited my schedule best.’
It didn’t take long after completing her course for Hannah to land a new job. ‘I was given the opportunity to work as a sales administrator for a local packaging company. The knowledge gained from my course has certainly helped in my sales administration role. It gave me a great insight into the administration world, and helped make the transition into this role extremely smooth.’
Hannah’s journey is far from over, and she’s now decided to enrol in a Bachelor of Business to continue her career journey. ‘Completing my course with The Career Academy straight out of school was one of the best decisions I could have made. It was such a good start to my career and really helped me find what I was passionate about.’
Hannah studied the Certificate in Reception & Office Support – a comprehensive 10-week course designed to give you the skills to kickstart your reception career including effective business communication, customer service, health and safety, and an introduction to Microsoft Word.
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This course costs $995 + GST or only $25 per week on a no-deposit, interest-free payment plan. Click here to get started now.
This course takes approximately 80 hours, and you’ll have up to 6 months to complete. Study in your own time, at your own pace. Most of The Career Academy courses are designed so that you do one module a week, but if life gets busy, you can apply for a course extension if you need more time.
Upon completing this course, you could obtain work as a Business Owner.
Contact a friendly student advisor on 1800 837 550 to learn about potential career outcomes and where our courses could take you. Employers often approach The Career Academy looking for students and advertise jobs in our Career Centre, which you can access once enrolled. You’ll also receive a FREE CV review.
Your course is delivered through our online learning platform, which you can access from any web browser 24/7 to work whenever and wherever you want. You can also interact with your tutors and other students within the learning environment. Online learning allows you to make the best use of your time and puts all the necessary resources at your fingertips. There are no set course start dates; you can start whenever you are ready, and your tutors and student services will check in on your progress and help you every step of the way.
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