Rural Entrepreneurship

Gain skills to start new rural ventures or diversify your farm with confidence

In rural communities, entrepreneurship holds immense potential as a driver for economic and community growth. Despite many rural business opportunities for first-time and existing entrepreneurs, it can be difficult to navigate without the right expertise.

This course from Aberystwyth University will help you identify and kickstart your rural business ideas into successful ventures. From harnessing your entrepreneurial mindset to learning more about fundamental business concepts, by the end of this course you’ll have all the tools to plant new seeds and grow your new business.

Along the way, you’ll be guided by industry experts and rural business specialists, helping you to identify opportunities, build your network, and turn all your business ideas into reality.

Explore the fundamentals of entrepreneurship in rural settings

At the beginning of this course, you’ll explore the unique challenges and opportunities of rural entrepreneurship by examining the external factors influencing rural businesses and how to foster an entrepreneurial mindset.

You’ll then explore the importance of networks and theories surrounding opportunities in rural settings so that you are equipped with the knowledge to identify and leverage potential avenues for business growth and development.

Learn the essential accounting skills needed to successfully launch and grow a rural start-up

Immerse yourself in the intricacies of budgetary accounting to enable you to make informed financial decisions and effectively manage resources.

By the end of the course, you’ll have gained a large repertoire of accounting and business management terms, such as cash flow, depreciation, gross margins, and deadstock, and you’ll know how to apply each of these in practice with confidence and proficiency.

This course is designed for aspiring rural entrepreneurs and anyone interested in learning foundational business management concepts. No prior knowledge is needed to complete this course.

Microsoft Excel

This course is designed for aspiring rural entrepreneurs and anyone interested in learning foundational business management concepts. No prior knowledge is needed to complete this course.

• Describe the characteristics and qualities of a successful entrepreneur.
• Explain the importance of effective leadership, irrespective of business size.
• Discuss the importance of networks and the theories around opportunities.
• Demonstrate how: 'Cash Flows', 'Depreciation Schedules', 'Personal Use' and 'Creditors/Debitors' work in accounts.