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Introduction to Small Business Management

$79
Self-Paced3 Course Hours | 12 Weeks
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Small Business Management
Introduction to Small Business Management

Description

Introduction to Small Business Management is designed for prospective and current small business owners, entrepreneurs, and managers who want to understand the basics of running a successful small business. Managing a small business can be quite challenging, and this course provides an overview of small business operations, including business planning, legal issues, financial management, human resources, managing people, marketing, and customer care. Small business owners and managers should be better prepared to effectively deal with common problems and capitalize on market opportunities based on what they've learned.

credits

  • PMI PDUs: 3
    • Leadership PDUs: 1.25
      • Strategic & Business Management PDUs: 1.5
        • Technical PM PDUs: 0.25
          • IACET CEUs: 0.3
            • HRCI Credits: 3
              • SHRM PDCs: 3

                features

                • Mobile-friendly
                • Audio-enabled
                • Badge and credit-awarding
                • Fully accessible
                • Games & Flashcards
                • Expert-supported
                • Video content

                learning Outcomes

                • Discuss the differences between the entrepreneurial and small business mindsets.
                • Explain the business lifecycle and how it pertains to small business.
                • Identify success factors for small business operators.
                • Explore the advantages and disadvantages of starting a small business.
                • Describe the advantages and disadvantages of purchasing an existing small business.
                • Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of franchising.
                • Identify key legal issues for small business.
                • Describe how small business owners and entrepreneurs craft business plans.
                • Explain the crucial levers in small business financial management, including the crucial role of cash flow.
                • Describe how small business owners can effectively manage their operations through delegation and oversight.
                • Explain how to handle key human resource issues facing small businesses.
                • Discuss how to make optimal use of small business marketing channels.
                • Describe ways to provide superior customer service.
                • Discuss global trade opportunities for small businesses.
                • Identify frameworks for handling ethical issues confronted by small businesses.

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