If you do well in this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the role of small businesses in the economy.
• Analyze the characteristics and skills of a business enterpriser.
• Understand how to start a business or buy an existing concern or franchise.
• Identify the fundamental government regulations applicable to small business.
• Define the basic management functions of a small business.
• Analyze the marketing concept and challenges of small businesses.
• Identify the components and processes of logistical and supply chain systems.
• Identify the different types of resources available to small businesses to create and grow their businesses.
• Analyze the basic financial reports to monitor the financial performance and risks of a small business.
• Develop selected portions of a small business website.
• Write selected sections of a business plan.