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Business Development and Continuous Improvement

In order for businesses to adapt and stay competitive, they must continuously develop their strategy for the ever-changing environment. This course introduces learners to tools for business development such as PESTLE, SWOT analyses root cause analyses and PDCA cycles. It additionally explores lean production and Kaisen as a means to streamline businesses to facilitate their improvement. 


This section contains information on choosing, purchasing and running franchise businesses.
Business Development Tools
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PESTLE
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Organisational SWOT Analysis
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This section contains marketing and advertising information, tips and techniques which, when utilised correctly, can drive sales exponentially.
Introduction to Continuous Improvement
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Lean Production
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Kaizen
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Root Cause Analysis
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Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA)
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Plan-Do-Check-Act
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What are sales and marketing?
Sales, Marketing and Operational Plans
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Advertising Tips and Secrets
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Market Development Process for Developing Sales: New Business and New Markets
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How to Use Influencers to Market Your Product
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13 Sales Techniques to Help Master the Art of Sales
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Sales Activator Training and Development Games System
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Resource: Consultative Selling
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Resource: Sales Development Model
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Resource: Sales Funnel Model
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Monthly Sales Report
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Sales Training and Selling Theories
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A free guide to selling methods, sales techniques, selling models, sales processes, sales training programs and sales training providers, and sales training specification template

Introductory Sales Letters
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Sharon Drew Morgen - Buying Facilitation
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Cold Calling Techniques
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Resource: Buying Facilitation Template
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Sales Research Summary of Key Selling Success Factors
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Resource: Trainique Sales Research
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This section will provide learners with an idea of building a company from the ground up and the challenges involved. You will be taught all the information and tips required to buy and develop a franchise business, and lessons from other business start-ups and entrepreneurs.
Franchising Business: Buying Guide
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Small Business Start-Ups: Lessons from the Third World
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Forum: Business Development
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Test Your Knowledge of Business Improvement
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  • The activity Business Development Tools is marked complete
  • The activity PESTLE is marked complete
  • The activity Organisational SWOT Analysis is marked complete
  • The activity Introduction to Continuous Improvement is marked complete
  • The activity Lean Production is marked complete
  • The activity Kaizen is marked complete
  • The activity Root Cause Analysis is marked complete
  • The activity Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) is marked complete
  • The activity Forum: Business Development is marked complete
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CPD: 26 min