How to Start and Operate a Small Business
Course Number:      SBX 7301
Course Hours:          24

Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

  -  Describe the resources needed to start and operate their
     own small business
 
  -  Develop a financial resource plan
 
  -  Develop a business plan
 
  -  Develop a marketing plan

Content:
    1.  Why Start Your Own Business
            -  Self Assessment
            -  Skills
            -  Risks/Rewards
            -  Personal Financial and Familial Needs

    2.  The Right Business for You
            -  Wants/Don’t Wants
            -  Product of Service
            -  Trends
            -  Competition
            -  Research the Idea

    3.  The Legalities of the Business World
            -  Structure/Entity
            -  Zoning
            -  Licensing
            -  Contracts

    4.  Keeping Track and Protecting Your Business
            -  Financial records
            -  Taxes
            -  Insurance
            -  Finding People
            -  Other Ways to “Get It Done”

    5.  All About Money
            -  What Will You Need to Start
            -  Budgets - Operating
            -  How to Forecast
            -  Finding Funds        
            -  Extending Credit

    6.  Another Look at Money
            -  Test Assumptions/Forecasts
            -  Let Technology Help
            -  What:  Hardware

Software

 Fax

 Phone

 Other

    7.  Marketing Your Business
            -  The message
            -  To Whom?
            -  Your Niche
            -  Image
            -  Plan/Budget

    8.  Putting the Finishing Touches on your Plan         
            -  How to Track Your Progress
            -  Getting It All Done
            -  Growing
            -  Ready, Set, Go!