Professional Conduct & Business Awareness

This course is compulsory for people studying Holistic Massage, Holistic Reiki or Reflexology who do not already have a recognized qualification.

This course is also open to people who would like to gain a recognized qualification in Professional Conduct & Business Awareness.

This course is open to people who would just like to study business for the Holistic Therapist

Upon completion you will have an understanding of how to register and run your career as a business. The course will give details of all that the student needs to be aware of with regard to legal legislation and local government requirements.

Subjects covered:

• Choosing the type of business (sole trader, partnerships, company)
• Registering your business
• Health & Safety, fire prevention,
• Data Protection Act and other relevant Acts
• Insurance
• Room preparation
• Working options (working from an established centre, working from home etc.)
• Tax returns and keeping accounts
• Good working relationships
• Contract of employment
• Employer Responsibilities
• Stock control
• Retail service
• Role of a receptionist
• Advertising, marketing and networking
• Giving talks or demonstration/health fairs
• Security
• Choosing a business location
• Client Care & Handling