Sometimes in business it’s good to be able to ‘check things out’ before you commit to them. Will that new marketing idea you’ve had really work? Can you improve your negotiating skills to make a significant difference? Could you operate more effectively with more staff?
As part of the Be Enterprising programme you can now find out the answers to these questions - in the safety of a virtual business world. We’ve invested in a series of software programmes which can help you learn to -
- run and develop a business
- make decisions and see the effects
- try out marketing and pricing plans
- determine the right amount of stock
- keep an eye on your cash flow
- look after your customers ... and more with none of the risk!
It’s a great way to improve your commercial and financial awareness, your organisational and negotiating skills, and ultimately your confidence and efficiency in running your company.
The Business Simulation programme is open to anyone running or starting up a business within the Derwentside, Easington, Sedgefield and Wear Valley areas, including:-
- existing businesses
- pre-start businesses
- new business start ups
- residents
- young people at school, college or youth groups
- enterprising practitioners such as teachers and business support providers
- voluntary and community sector representatives
