Start Your Own Business with Xero

Take your skills to the next level!

  • If you’re ready to go or just considering starting your own business, this is the course for you.
  • Learn the skills to get you started and hit the ground running.

Why Choose Us?

  • Developed and delivered by a Approved Training Organisation
  • Access to expert tutors and business coaches – this Program includes one hour of one to one mentoring from our very experienced and knowledgeable business mentors.
  • Flexible online study – work at your own pace in your own time and receive unlimited one-on-one tutor support
  • Build your business the right way, from the ground up, and make it easier to grow and expand

Learn the skills to start your Business!

  • You learn the proven, practical skills to help you generate new clients, increase your sales and profit, save time and scale your business.
  • Fits with your lifestyle and learn anywhere, anytime and at your own pace
  • Is short enough to fit in with your busy schedule, but long enough to teach you the critical new skills to start and grow your business.
  • Receive one hour of mentoring from our experienced and knowledgeable business mentors. They’re there to answer your questions and provide insight into how you can turn the practical skills you’ve learnt into a fully-fledged business.

Potential Career Outcomes

The Career Academy’s Business graduates often have pre-existing businesses or are seeking to establish their own business. On completion of this course, you may be able to apply for jobs such as:
  • Business Owner
  • Management Associate
  • Account Coordinator
  • Office Manager
  • Supervisor

Course summary

Qualification Code: MGTN1019

Assessments: Case studies, quizzes, written assessments.

Start date: Get Instant access within 1 business day

Access Time: You will have access to this course for up to 6 months until you complete.

Enrolment and duration:  A total of 80 hours to be completed within 6 months. Study at your own pace! Easy!

Delivery and support: This course is delivered online with tutor support by phone and email. you will also have access to an online study group, allowing you to work with students who are sharing the experience.

Qualification information: On successful completion of this business training course, you will be awarded a Career Academy Certificate of Achievement.

Course Level: 6

Bonus: Contact an advisor today and get a FREE Bonus module (Xero or MYOB to help you start your own business)

Course Contents

  1. Starting Up
  2. Preparing your Business Plan
  3. Marketing and Social Media
  4. Budgeting, Forecasting and Cashflow Management
  5. Planning for Profit
  6. Employment Law & Introduction to Payroll
  7. Understanding GST
  8. Financial Statement Analysis
  9. Receive one hour of one-to-one mentoring with a Business Coach
  1. Introduction to Xero Online
  2. Xero Chart of Accounts
  3. Managing Contacts with Xero
  4. Xero Sales, Invoices, Quotes & Inventory
  5. Xero Purchases & Bills
  6. Reconciliation and Managing Accounts in Xero
  7. Introduction to Xero Reporting
  8. Introduction to Xero Add-ons
  9. Certificate in Xero Assessment

Career Projections

Increased consumer confidence and spending has resulted in small businesses accounting for $98 Billion of New Zealand annual economic output. This consumer spending is projected to increase hence why it is an excellent time to start a business in New Zealand.
  • The average salary range for business owners is between $30,000 – $136,000 per year.
  • The Career Academy’s Business graduates will gain all the necessary skills to apply to successfully run a business.
  • 30 – 40% of small business fail within the first three years. This can be attributed to a lack of business and management education.
Sources: Small Business Development Group NZ, Pay Scale NZ

This Course is accredited by ICOES

ICOES, the International Council for Online Educational Standards guarantees you a high standard of content with measurable outcomes from a reputable training organisation. ICOES is the accrediting body that establishes, monitors and continually develops the educational standards of online teaching institutions.

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Meet your Tutors

Our tutors at The Career Academy are industry experts who are passionate about helping students succeed. Students receive unlimited tutor support via phone and email. Our tutors are committed to providing exceptional online courses and personal tutor support.

We offer a range of employer recognised courses as well as specialist courses to improve job performance.

Earn a Certificate

Professional Certificates by The Career Academy help you get job-ready for an in-demand career field. Earn a career credential, apply your knowledge to hands-on projects that showcase your skills for employers, and get access to job search resources. Many programs also provide a pathway to an industry-recognized certification.

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