Reading Comprehension (20 points)
1 Read the online brochure. Then write T (true), F (false) or DS (doesn’t say) next to the sentences below.
(10 points)
Hatton College
Business and Finance Courses
FE101 – Running your own business
This course is for people who would like to start their own business but need help getting it started.
Many small businesses fail in the first few years, because their owners haven’t got enough information
or don’t know how to plan ahead. This course will prepare you to run your small business successfully.
You will learn about finance, law, insurance and marketing.
Course Structure
First Month: Learn how to finance your business. Get real information about handling business
accounts, credit lines, loans and payment terms.
Second Month: Find out what a balance sheet and a cash flow statement are and why you need to
understand them.
Third Month: Find out how to reach potential customers. Study a variety of marketing strategies
and techniques.
The course is held one night a week and on some Saturdays for 13 weeks. The course starts in
September, January and April.
Please Note:
1. Students must be over 20 years old.
2. Our teachers do not provide advice on specific business ideas.
For schedules and prices click on the course number above.
Click here to fill out a registration form. For more information, please contact Jules Reardon
at jules@hatton.co.uk.
1. Students will learn about three different types of business accounts.
2. Students will learn how to attract customers.
3. The course teaches online marketing techniques.
4. Some classes take place at weekends.
5. Teenage entrepreneurs with good business ideas can join the course.
2 Complete the sentences. (10 points)
1. Small businesses often fail because they haven’t made a good .
2. The brochure mentions cash flow statements because .
3. Teachers will not give students .
4. To find out how much the course costs, .
5. You should contact Jules Reardon if .
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