Spanish How to Start & Operate a Small Business
SBX 7630

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

    -  Understand the basic requirements for establishing a
       business in Mecklenburg County
 
    -  Realize important differences in operating a business in
       the U.S. verses a Latin American country.
 
    -  Develop a business plan
 
    -  Establish recordkeeping procedures
 
    -  Know how to find financing resources

Content:
    1.  An Overview of Small Business Ownership
            -  Getting Started in Mecklenburg County
            -  Differences in business cultures
            -  Understanding customer expectations
            -  Risks and rewards of business ownership
 

    2.  Writing a Business Plan
            -  Why a business plan is needed
            -  Where to Begin
            -  Structuring the plan
            -  Business plan research

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

    4.  Financial Management
            -  Taxes and record keeping
            -  Necessary financial statements
            -  What lenders require

    5.  Marketing Your Business
            -  Defining your market
            -  Hispanic v. non-Hispanic market
            -  Creating an image
            -  Developing a marketing plan

    6.  Questions & Answers, Conclusion, Certificates