Learning for LifeandWorkApr 29, 20201 minExternal influences on young peopleYoung people's attitudes towards education, training and employment tend to come from external influences. They can have a huge influence...
Learning for LifeandWorkApr 28, 20201 minWhy students should take part in an Interview Skills DayAn interview is a great opportunity for a person to show their potential employer that they are the best person for the job. Most...
Learning for LifeandWorkApr 27, 20201 minThe Importance of Career PlanningTrying to plan a career path can be a difficult and daunting task for any student thinking about what to do after they leave school....
Learning for LifeandWorkApr 27, 20202 minCareer Planning in 4 simple stepsCareer planning is important because in the world of work and in the global market, employment patterns are continuously changing....
Learning for LifeandWorkApr 25, 20202 minHow the Prince’s Trust can provide support to a self-employed young personThere are many agencies that exist in Northern Ireland that can support self-employed people, the Prince's Trust is just one of these...
Learning for LifeandWorkApr 25, 20202 minWays a support agency could help a person who is thinking of setting up a new businessThere are many agencies that exist in Northern Ireland that can support people, some of the agencies are run by the government and some...
Learning for LifeandWorkApr 24, 20201 minSources of finance available to an entrepreneurA business is funded by different sources of finance in order to start it up and keep it going. Successful entrepreneurs usually use a...
Learning for LifeandWorkApr 24, 20202 minAgencies in Northern Ireland that support and assist entrepreneursThere are many agencies that exist in Northern Ireland that can support people, some of the agencies are run by the government and some...
Learning for LifeandWorkApr 24, 20201 minWhy an entrepreneur should be aware of environmental issues when setting up a new businessThere are many environmental issues that businesses need to be aware of if they are to be socially responsible. An active environmental...
Learning for LifeandWorkApr 23, 20202 minWhy an entrepreneur would seek assistance from a support agency There are many support agencies that exist in Northern Ireland that can support an entrepreneur seeking assistance. Some of the agencies...
Learning for LifeandWorkApr 23, 20201 minWhy an entrepreneur needs to carry out research before starting up a new businessThere are many steps needed for setting up a business. Researching the business idea and/or the need for a product is one of the first...
Learning for LifeandWorkApr 23, 20201 minWays a business can successfully compete against other businessesIt is important that businesses know what their competition is as knowing this information will enable them to understand the market...
Learning for LifeandWorkApr 23, 20201 minWhy an entrepreneur should be aware of competition What is an entrepreneur? Entrepreneurs have an idea or a vision and turn it into an actual business. They usually own their own business,...
Learning for LifeandWorkApr 23, 20201 minSelf-employment as a career optionSelf-employment is a term used to describe people who work for themselves. The person who is self-employed are their own boss as they...
Learning for LifeandWorkApr 22, 20203 minWhy a person would decide to work for someone as an employee rather than becoming self-employedSelf-employment is a term used to describe people who work for themselves. The person who is self-employed are their own boss as they...
Learning for LifeandWorkApr 22, 20201 minRisks involved in self-employmentSelf-employment is a term used to describe people who work for themselves. The person who is self-employed are their own boss as they...
Learning for LifeandWorkApr 22, 20201 minRisks that an entrepreneur may face when they start their own business.When a business fails the entrepreneur may lose money, have to pay back money borrowed, have difficulty finding another job and have low...
Learning for LifeandWorkApr 21, 20202 minReasons why a person would prefer to own their own business rather than being an employeeSelf-employment is a term used to describe people who work for themselves. The person who is self-employed are usually both the employer...
Learning for LifeandWorkApr 21, 20202 minOpportunities involved in being self-employedSelf-employment is a term used to describe people who work for themselves. The person who is self-employed are usually both the employer...
Learning for LifeandWorkApr 21, 20202 minRewards of being self-employedSelf-employment is a term used to describe people who work for themselves. The person who is self-employed are usually both the employer...