LEARNING SUCCESS The right business education will give you the practical knowledge that will help your enterprise to thrive W hether you have already started your entrepreneurial venture or have plans in the pipeline, getting the right business education should be on your to-do list. Embarking on a formal education course will allow you to learn from the experts and go on to implement your newly acquired strategies in the everyday structure of your company - putting valuable theory into realistic practice. "Economic conditions mean today's business environment is more competitive than ever, and we need 114 people with the right skills to stay ahead of the widening productivity gap," says James Caan. "If we succeed, the prize is worth more than £109bn to the UK economy by 2020. It will also make a real difference to both the careers and lives of millions of people as well as to UK plc." Whatever stage you and your business have reached, there's an education path out there to suit both. If, for example, you're worried about how you'll juggle the demands of running a business with taking a course, distance learning could be the answer. Thanks to the web, distance learning allows for maximum flexibility so you can fit studying into your life. Many business courses are also available part-time if that suits you. Read on to discover more about the education options available for fledging entrepreneurs. BTEC NATIONAL WHAT? A BTEC National in business is the ideal qualification if you're looking to improve your basic skills