Along with hard work, good fortune, and business knowledge, planning is the key to success in small business. A business plan is a written outline for the strategic direction of your company and can save you thousands simply by focusing your marketing and sales activities. Business plans are the standard of communication and are required by most banks, certification programs and equity investors.

This Course Will Help You:

• Learn Small Business Fundamentals
  Success in small business depends on hard work, good fortune, and business knowledge. These first eight modules of the entrepreneurial training series aim to develop your management skills. Experts in law, accounting, banking, insurance, management, and marketing will cover the fundamentals of small business management. Gain knowledge about growth stages and problems, marketing, promotion and advertising, legal issues and requirements, record-keeping, accounting and financial management, financing, and insurance and risk management.

• Develop a Working Business Plan
  A written business plan helps you control your business rather than letting it control you. Attend these last five modules of the series to learn the business planning process and start writing your plan. Discover how to target you market, analyze competitors, and examine your strengths and weaknesses. Learn how to set goals and develop financial projections.