The Starting a Small Business Certificate is a series of courses to help you start a small business. During class, you will learn skills including developing a business plan, marketing strategies, navigating government regulations, and managing financial aspects of operating a small business.
**In addition to the courses listed below (ADLTED 751, 752, & 753), students must also take an elective course in order to receive the Starting a Small Business Certificate. Any of the computer courses can meet the elective requirement.**
How to Start Your Small Business
Learn the skills you need to start or improve your small business. Students will learn how to: 1) Understand & evaluate a business idea, 2) Develop a business concept, 3) Navigate government regulations, 4) Understand business operations and procedures. This course is a requirement for the Starting a Small Business Certificate.
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To register for this class, please contact Catherine Crotty at (707) 778.4633.
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Continue to RegisterSmall Business Finances
Overview of the financial aspects of operating a small business. Topics include: credit and personal budgeting; financial record-keeping; managing cash flow; banking; choosing an adequate record keeping system; and financing a small business. This course is a requirement for the Starting a Small Business Certificate.
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To register for this class, please contact Catherine Crotty at (707) 778.4633.
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Continue to RegisterMarketing for a Small Business
This course provides an overview of successful marketing strategies for small start-up businesses. Students learn to examine and analyze consumer behavior, identify target market segments, price for profitability, and select promotional tactics. The course emphasizes the integration of these marketing functions into an effective marketing plan. This course is a requirement for the Starting a Small Business Certificate and the Small Business Management Certificate.
Before you register.
To register for this class, please contact Catherine Crotty at (707) 778.4633.
Before you register.
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