Business

How to run a retail business

Study at your own pace!

We’ve created our courses to suit your busy life! The duration of this course is based on a student guide where one 300 – 500 word article is read per day, and the assessment is done on a separate day after the relevant articles have been reviewed. But you can do the course in your own time and at your own pace. If you choose to do two readings per day, it will take you half of the estimated time, four readings per day means doing the course in a quarter of the time etc. We leave that decision up to you!

What this course is about?
On completion of this course you will have gained insights into:

  • What retail is, the role of a retailer and how to get started in a retail business.
  • Managing a retail business in terms of
    • People
    • The retail supply chain and pricing
    • The operational requirements
    • Financial considerations
    • Understanding customers and how to communicate with them

Who should be doing this course?
The course is designed for anyone who

  • Is interested in starting out in their own retail business
  • Would like to start a career in retail

Learning outcomes
After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Start writing a business plan for a new retail operation
  • Conduct a simple SWOT analysis
  • Understand the implications of employing people
  • Make decisions about the stock you will carry and the implications of carrying too much or having too little stock.
  • Set prices for your stock at prices that will be competitive in the market that you serve, and still make a profit
  • Start planning the administrative controls for an effective retail operation
  • Discuss the financial aspects of a retail business with a knowledgeable person
  • Start planning how you will attract and keep customers

How your final mark is calculated?

Your course mark is calculated using the average mark obtained in each of the Chapter tests. In order to pass this course, you must obtain a final course mark of at least 50%. This means that even if you fail a few of the chapter tests, if your test marks in the other chapter tests are high enough you will still be able to pass the course. Good Luck!

Current Status
Not Enrolled
Price
R 399,00
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Credit Card Payments

All Credit and Debit Card payments are processed through PayU. After submitting the discount code, you will be redirected to the PayU payment gateway, where you will be asked to enter your Nedbank card details in order complete the transaction.

After the payment has been successfully processed, you will be redirected back to the Educate24 site, and will be able to start your course immediately.

 

How to access your voucher on the Greenbacks app

 

All Nedbank Greenback members who wish to make use of this discount, please follow the check out process where you will be prompted on how to redeem your discount code

Simply download the Greenbacks app.
Select offers and Opt into the Educate24 deal to get access the voucher code that will entitle you to 25% off.
Once you’ve opted in, go to ‘More’ at the bottom of your screen and select ‘Coupons’.
If your coupon does not appear, please check again in a few minutes.
Visit www.educate24.co.za to purchase your online course.
Present your coupon code at checkout and pay with your Nedbank card.

Any Nedbank queries can be directed to this number: 0860 555 111

Why do you need my card number?

Educate24 will only use your card number to validate that you are a Capitec client.

 

Is it safe to enter my card number?

Yes it is safe. Educate24 does not store your card number and only use it to validate that you are a Capitec client.

 

 

Where can I find my card number?

Your card number is the 16 digit number on the back of your Capitec bank card.

 

 

All Capitec Card holders who wish to make use of this discount, please follow the check out process where you will be prompted on how to redeem your discount voucher