“A well worth experience for me, especially as it has been some time since I have completed any skill harnessing activity such as this.
Being back on the jobs market now, I feel I have gained some new skills and confidence as I embark on the next stage of my career.
Grateful to the team at Strive for implementing a solid course, and a good overall experience.”
Thanks for taking the time to review us Carl! We're pleased to hear that you had a good experience on your course, and we wish you the best for your applications, interviews and beyond! 🙂
Thank you for your review Amitoj! 😀 We're pleased to hear your course helped improve your interview skills and confidence. Good luck with your applications and interviews!
“I really enjoyed this course provided by Strive,I would definetely recommend it to my friends and family.
In just two weeks,I have gained so much knowledge and our Tutor,Tina,was great and supportive.”
Wow, it's great to hear you had such a positive experience with us Ana! 🙌 Do recommend to your friends and family, we'd be pleased to welcome them to Strive Training. Keep in touch! 🙂
Thanks for your review Richard! 😀 It's great to hear that you have more confidence after completing your course - good luck with your applications and interviews! 💪
“My experience at Strive Croydon has been excellent. Amera, at reception was extremely helpful during my enrolment and Paola, the course tutor for the Business Administration course was very accommodating, patient and professional throughout.”
“I have learned how to adjust my CV for the job I am applying for. I have learned how to use my personal experiences to the needs of the job I am applying for”
Thank you for your review Carlota! We are pleased you are now confidently able to tailor your CV and job applications, and achieve career success. Good luck!
“I think this course has many good intentions and purposes. Seems to have the right mentors for the job, as Roz was amazingly patient and helpful. However, I do feel the course could be better organised in terms of skill level. The form covered 20 numerical and English questions but did not go over computer proficiency questions. I don’t feel I got the most out of the course because the different skill set in computer literacy caused a lot of setbacks for the course. Something crucial as the course runs online. 20 numerical questions were asked yet the course didn’t cover anything numerical. The same group of people struggled with following the course and had similar questions. I think they would’ve benefitted from being in a group that covered the most fundamental aspects. However, the course was well organised and I understand how beneficial it can be. I felt very fortunate to be in a class full of lovely, friendly people all doing their best.”
Thank you for your review and we are so pleased you found the course useful! Your feedback is very valuable as we continuously look to improve our courses. Keep us updated on your progress in the future! 🙂
“I really enjoyed the course and am looking forward to doing more in the future. My tutor was very supportive and made the course smooth and enjoyable.”
“I have just completed the Strive Business Administration Level 1 course. This was a brilliant 2 week course filled with alot a information and skills needed for the role of an administrator.”
Thanks for your review Sheivon! 😀 We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed our Business Admin course and wish you great success in pursuing a career in business!
“Training was given at a good pace with plenty of chance for breaks and was informative and clear to understand from our trainer before completing portfolio tasks.Would recommed it to potential civil service employees and generally.”
“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.”
