This course will run for a 6 week period, starting on September 25th. This course is aimed at those considering starting a new business or those who have been in business for less than eighteen months. Topics to be covered include: (i) market research; (ii) legal issues; (iii) marketing; (iv) sales; (v) book-keeping and taxation; (vi) people management; (vii) e-business; and (viii) best practices; and (ix) business planning. Classes will run from 6pm – 9:30pm each evening Week 1: 25 and 26 September Week 2: 2 and 3 October Week 3: 9 and 10 October Week 4: 16 and 17 October Week 5: 23 and 24 October Week 6: 30 and 31 October