his is a comprehensive, 12-module programme taking you step-by-step through your business start-up, from initial idea to launch, and beyond. Whatever type of horticultural business you would like to run - from plant nursery to fruit grower, garden centre to plant breeder - this course will suit your needs. The course includes all course material, full tutorial support with an expert tutor/mentor and course book The Complete Small Business Guide, Colin Barrow. Study topics include: exploring horticultural business opportunities; the horticultural marketplace; market research; motivation, getting to know your customer base; the role of advertising, marketing and PR; an on-line presence; creating a business plan; small business and the law; networking; future forecasts; sources of advice, information and further training.
The course can be studied entirely from home in your own time and is designed to be flexible. You can work through the 12 assignments at your own pace, depending on how quickly you want your start-up to progress - this could be anything from 12 weeks - 2 years (a study time of 4 - 6 hours a week would allow you to complete the course in approximately 12 weeks).
why choose us?
Our tutorial support is second-to-none! You are assigned a personal tutor at the beginning of the course who will work with you for the duration. Your tutor can be contacted at any time if you have any questions or problems, or if you would simply like to discuss how the course is going - in a very real sense, a mentor as well as a tutor.
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spreading the cost of your course
You can spread the cost of your course using our instalment plan. Pay only the deposit when you enrol then spread the rest of your course fee over 6 monthly payments. There is a £20 administration fee if you choose this option.
Total instalment cost: £313.25; deposit - £55; four instalments - £43.05. (This includes an administration fee of £20.) You will only be charged the deposit when you enrol.
You can also enrol by telephone - simply call one of our advisers on 01896 860661. Click here for details of how to enrol by post
Learning Curve is one of the UK's leading distance learning providers. All of our home study courses include study material, which is sent out in an attractive, hardwearing folder, essential course books and full tutorial support. We are members of the Association of British Correspondence Colleges and the British Learning Association, and registered as providers with the Learning Skills Council. For more about Learning Curve click here.
his is a comprehensive, 12-module programme taking you step-by-step through your business start-up, from initial idea to launch, and beyond. Whatever type of horticultural business you would like to run - from plant nursery to fruit grower, garden centre to plant breeder - this course will suit your needs. The course includes all course material, full tutorial support with an expert tutor/mentor and course book The Complete Small Business Guide, Colin Barrow. 
