Learning aim {A}:

Explore potential ideas for a micro-business start-up
Task A.1: P.1:	The potential business opportunities for a micro-business start-up.
Task A.2: P.2:	The factors that need to be considered to start up a micro-business.
Task A.3: M.1:	An analyse of the internal and external factors associated with a selected micro-business start-up.
Task A.4: D.1:	An evaluate the internal and external factors associated with a selected micro-business start-up.
	Adapted from: Hilton (2023, A)

Learning aim {B}:

Develop a business plan for a viable micro-business start-up
Task B.1: P.3:	Explain your marketing plan for a selected micro-business.
Task B.2: P.4:	Explain how legal and financial aspects will affect the start-up of the business.
Task B.3: M.2:	Analyse the financial and marketing plans for your micro-business.
Task B.4: D.2:	Evaluate your plan for a micro-business and justify your conclusions.
	Adapted from: Hilton (2023, B)

Learning aim {C}:

Carry out a pitch for funding for the chosen micro-business Task C.1: P.5: Pitch for funding to start up a micro-business. Task C.2: P.6: Review the viability and risks of the start-up using audience feedback.. Task C.3: M.3: Effectively present an individual pitch to negotiate funding for a micro-business start-up, analysing audience feedback and viability issues. Task C.4: D.3: Demonstrate individual responsibility and effective self-management in the preparation, delivery and review of the presentation of a high-quality pitch.   Adapted from: Hilton (2023, C)