This free
course, Rural
entrepreneurship in Scotland, is an introduction to rural
enterprise in Scotland. It is principally designed for those
developing their own enterprises and also as a resource for people
supporting enterprises in rural areas. It has been developed
specifically for a Scottish context,
linking to Scottish support websites, but it would also be
suitable as a resource for
enterprising people in any context. It is a series of resources that you
can draw on and use as when you need them something to support
you on your journey to running your own business.
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
- understand the importance of how living rurally influences your business or social enterprise objectives
- explore the feasibility of a business idea
- plan a strategy for the development of your company
- state the likely resources and capabilities required for your new business and understand where the gaps are likely to occur.
