Practical Business Skills for Driving Instructors

How to Set Up and Run Your Own Driving School
1. Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-0-7494-5394-7
Verlag: Kogan Page

Buch, Englisch, 248 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 560 g

Over 20,000 people apply to become an Approved Driving Instructor each year, but whether you are a sole trader or franchisee, you will need more than just the instructional skills that are tested in the official DSA qualifying exams. Practical Business Skillsfor Driving Instructors , by the author of the definitive Driving Instructor's Handbook , provides solid, practical advice to help you set up your own business. Each business topic is dealt with in the author's down-to-earth style including: preparing a business plan, financing the business, choosing and maintaining a car, book-keeping, sales and marketing, and presenting a professional image. Whether you are just considering becoming a driving instructor, or have just passed your ADI exams, Practical Business Skills for Driving Instructor s will help you ensure your new career is a huge success.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Miller, John

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Unternehmensorganisation, Corporate Responsibility Kleine und Mittlere Unternehmen
• Technische Wissenschaften Verkehrstechnik | Transportgewerbe Fahrzeugtechnik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter - 00: Introduction;Chapter - 01: Becoming an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI);Chapter - 02: The Approved Driving Instructor qualifications;Chapter - 03: Working for yourself;Chapter - 04: Starting up a new business;Chapter - 05: Business administration;Chapter - 06: Marketing and promoting your business;Chapter - 07: Driving licences and driving tests;Chapter - 08: L driver training – frequently asked questions;Chapter - 09: Business opportunities;Chapter - 10: Continuing Professional Development

Über Autor(innen)

Miller, John
John Miller has been involved in the driver training industry for over 35 years. A qualified and experienced instructor trainer and LGV instructor, for many years he ran his own driving school for car and lorry drivers, together with an instructor training facility. He is now a consultant to the driver training industry.

John Miller is the author of The Driving Instructor's Handbook, which is listed by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency as recommended reading material for the Approved Driving Instructors' exams, and Practical Teaching Skills for Driving Instructors, both published by Kogan Page.

John Miller has over 30 years' experience in the driver training industry.He is an experienced instructor and a qualified LGV instructor.He is also the author of The LGV Learner Driver's Guide and co-author (with the late Margaret Stacey) of The Driving Instructor's Handbook and Practical Teaching Skills for Driving Instructors (both published by Kogan Page).