“my experience was awful. The teacher never explained and she told us what to answer in the class assignments and if we didn't write the same words she told us, she didn't approve the homework. In addition, the course has never had a logic of moving from one unit to another without following an order. Many of us were confused.”
Thank you for your review and feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. Our goal is always to provide excellent training and we value your input. Please contact our team directly so we can address your concerns and work towards a solution, thank you.
“ive learnt alot about interview questions, what is expected in a CV and that due to different job applications i would need to alter it to best fit the role. i also feel alot more confident in job searches.”
Thanks for taking the time to give us your feedback Sumeya! It's great to hear that you have new confidence in your job searches - good luck with your job search (and interviews)! 🙌
“It was a very thought provoking experience attending this course! Together my group and I learnt invaluable topics -
Initial Steps - Identifying a business idea - this involved brainstorming and researching potential business ideas that align with our own individual interests, skills and market demand.
Marketing Research - conducting thorough market research to understand our own target audiences, competitors, industry trends, and customer needs. This helped us validate our business idea and identify potential opportunities.
Writing a business plan - developing a comprehensive business plan that outlines our individual business goals, strategies, target markets, financial projections, and marketing plans. A business plan serves as a roadmap for our businesses and helps attract investors or secure funding.
Legal Considerations - Understanding the legal requirements and regulations for starting a business, such as registering our business name, obtaining necessary licences and permits, and complying with tax obligations.
Financial Considerations - determining the financial aspects of our businesses, including estimating start-up costs, creating a budget, exploring funding options, and setting up financial systems.
Marketing and Branding - developing a market strategy to promote our services or products, building strong brand identity, and creating a marketing plan that includes online and offline marketing tactics.
Setting up Operations - Planning and organising the operational aspects of our businesses, such as finding a suitable location, setting up necessary equipment or technology, and establishing efficient processes.
Building a Team - Identifying the key roles and skills required for our businesses, recruitment and hiring of contractors or employees, and fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
These initial steps provide a solid foundation for starting a business and lay the groundwork for future growth and success.
Why is market research important to any business start up?
Overall, market research provides valuable insights that helps to make informed decisions, minimise risks, and increase the chances of success for our businesses. It allows us to understand our target audiences, competition, and marketing dynamics, enabling us to develop effective strategies and meet our customer needs effectively.
Time Management - in business leads to increased productivity, improved decision-making, reduced stress, enhanced efficiency, better customer service, improved planning and goal achievement, increased growth opportunities, effective delegation, adaptability, and a healthier work-life balance. It is a critical skill that contributes to the overall success and well-being of a business owner or entrepreneur.
All of these essential skills, collation of knowledge and contributions during brainstorming sessions with the team would not be possible if not for Antonia Kyriacou’s (our course tutor), enthusiasm to see us all as Entrepreneurs and assisting with us to adapt to that winning mindset!
It was an absolute pleasure learning with Antonia, she is a truly engaged tutor who has a keen eye for detail, whilst always demonstrating uplifting quotes throughout the day. She always remains fully engaged with each and every one of us, and encourages thought provoking topics which captivates the entire groups’ attention.
I will definitely keep in touch with Antonia to share my journey to owning my business as well as the other group members in kind.”
WOW! Thank you for taking the time to write such a comprehensive review for us Michelle! 🙌 It's clear that you have learned so much during your course, and we hope that translates to a successful business venture for you in the near future (we're sure it will!). We'll pass along your kind words to Antonia! 😁
“Strive Training provides an exceptional learning experience. The Creating a Business course was well-structured and offered all the information needed to start a business. Our tutor, Antonia Kyriacou, ensured that we completed the course with the necessary knowledge and tools for success. The course is quite challenging, covering essential topics such as cash flow forecasts and business plan creation. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to start their own business.”
Thanks for your glowing review Jacques! 😃 It sounds like you had a productive two weeks and now have the tools you need to start your own business. 🙌 We will pass your comments on to Antonia and wish you the best in your new business ventures! 💪
“A very detailed and outstanding content relevant to searching for job especially within Civil Service roles. The Tutors and the lifelong access to the portal are vey clear and knowledeable.”
“A well structured course that gives students an intimate insight into how to apply for roles within the Civil Service sector. A fantastic course to heighten your existing skills in cv writing, cover letter writing and interview techniques as well as Health & Safety in the workplace. I highly reccomend thus course to anyone who is interested in working for the Civil Service.”
Thank you for your glowing review Manoj! 😄 It is great to hear that you now have greater insight into finding and applying for a job within the Civil Service, and we wish you the best of luck in your application! 🙌
Thanks for leaving your review Srivani! 🙌 It's a pleasure to read that you found the course so helpful, and we hope you find the perfect career for you!
“Is Taghi by the way.
It was a fantastic learning experience. The whole process was designed professionally and trainer was excellent. I find it very useful and gave the knowledge and the confidence I was lacking.
Thank you all.”
Great review Taghi, thanks for taking the time to leave it! 🙌 We can't wait to hear when you find employment using your newfound knowledge and confidence. Stay in touch!
“This was a really informative and helpful course. I enjoyed it and gained a lot of knowledge from it. Jonathan Bestwick was my tutor and he was excellent. Teaching is definitely his calling! Thanks Jonathan !”
Perfect Susan, we're so pleased you took so much value from your course! We will be sure to pass your kind words onto Jonathan, he will be equally as pleased. 😀 Best of luck!
“It was an excellent training that I will recommend to everyone looking for a job or looking to change career. I learnt a lot from the training, and the tutor was great.”
Thanks for your kind words Yemi, that's a great review! 🙌 We always aim to provide the best training for job-seekers, and we're pleased that the course met your expectations. Keep us updated on your progress! 😀
“I am pleased to say a big thank you to strive training and an amazing tutor Wendy Hill for taking time out to teach us all including myself to have a good understanding of the business administration course. And how to implement this in a real world.”
A BIG thank you to you too Adewale - both for your attendance and your lovely review! 🙌 We will pass your kind words onto Wendy. It's great to hear you now have a good understanding of the world of business admin! 🙂
“Really good course and our tutor Trina was excellent. Downgraded by one star because I think the course would have been better with a smaller class size.”
