SBS Small Business |
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SBS200 |
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Small Business Operations |
2 credits |
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In-depth analysis of and individual plan development for the “day-to-day” problems
encountered in the operation of a small business. Includes the development
of a business operations plan including finance, purchasing, production
scheduling, maintenance, shipping/receiving, personnel management
and insurance/risk management requirements. |
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SBS202 |
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Small Business Bookkeeping and Tax Preparation |
1 credit |
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Introduces accounting and record-keeping with emphasis on practical use of financial
data for the successful management of a small business. Develops an understanding
of the accounting cycle and preparation of financial statements. Includes section
on tax consequences and preparation. Designed for the non-financially oriented
owner/manager. |
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SBS203 |
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Financing & Cash
Management for Small Business |
1 credit |
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Planning for and meeting the financial needs of the small business including
cash flow planning, identification of financial needs and sources, equity and
debt financing, and preparation of loan packages. Participants complete a financial
plan, with cost controls, sales revenue, expense allocation, and inventory cost. |
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SBS204 |
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Small Business Marketing and Advertising |
2 credits |
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Introduction to strategies and methods including business
image, target market analysis, and customer buying behavior profile. Analysis
and selection of advertising/business promotion methods and timing. Design of
an individual marketing and advertising/promotion plan. |
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SBS210 |
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Tax Planning
and Preparation |
1 credit |
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Explores the areas of tax planning and preparation essential to small business
operation. Includes tax requirements and forms, special tax topics affecting
business decisions, tax planning techniques, and common tax problems for the
small business. Prerequisites: None. |
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SBS213 |
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Hiring & Managing Employees |
1 credit |
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Methods and techniques for managing employees
in a small business. Includes supervisor’s role, leadership styles,
interpersonal communications, staff planning, employee work styles,
techniques for handling problem employees, and employee motivation.
Focuses on real life situations to enable the business owner to gain
high performance from their employee team. Includes segment on hiring,
new employee orientation, training, benefits, and developing future
staffing needs assessment. |
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SBS214 |
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Small Business Customer Relations |
1 credit |
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Developing / improving customer relations for the
small business. Planning /delivering quality customer service. Includes
topics on attitude of employees, customer perceptions and motivations,
handling customer dissatisfaction, and developing customer, supplier,
vendor, and distributor loyalty. |
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SBS218 |
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Establishing an Import/Export Business |
1 credit |
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Basic marketing and management techniques for exporting and importing. Includes
researching viability of an import/export business, marketing an export or securing
a product for import, and implementing the transaction. |
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SBS220 |
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Internet Marketing for Small Business |
2 credits |
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Focuses on “e-Commerce”-doing business on the Internet
and planning a web site. Topics include: examples of successful marketing
on the Internet; availability of Internet services; necessary hardware
and software for marketing on the Internet; determining products/services
appropriate for Internet marketing; budget constraints and on-going
operations of the Internet site. |
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