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Introduction to Small Business Management

Course
  • 3 hours
  • $79.00
  • Online - Self Paced
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This course is offered in partnership with MindEdge, an expert content provider in courses, bundles, certificates, exam prep, and simulations to help you reach your personal and professional goals.

Course 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.

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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.
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Learning Outcomes

  • 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.

Credits

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IACET CEUs: 0.3

(Contact Hours: 3 hours) Must achieve a test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs.
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ATD CI Credits: 3

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HRCI Credits: 3

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PMI PDUs: 3

Power Skills PDUs: 1.25 Business Acumen PDUs: 1.5 Ways of Working PDUs: 0.25
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SHRM PDCs: 3

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Key Features

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

Testimonials

Thank you, I thoroughly enjoyed taking this course.

  -Krizel M.