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Course: |
SBM 101
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Title: | Starting a Small Business |
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Long Title: | Starting a Small Business |
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Course Description: | Provides a brief overview of various topics related to starting a small business. Some topics are types of businesses, location, image, insurance, permits, and licenses. |
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Min Credit: | 1 |
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Course Notes: | Added Description, Competencies and Topical Outline. |
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Origin Notes: | CNCC |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
A. Examine the process of getting started in a small business. (I)
B. Evaluate the finding of a business. (II)
C. Assess the choice of a business name. (III)
D. Choose a business location. (IV)
E. Assess the process of developing a home-based business. (V)
F. Identify different legal structures. (VI)
G. Assess business presentation. (VII)
H. Assess business protection. (VIII)
I. Identify the business license process. (IX)
J. Identify the process for registering a fictitious name (`DBA`). (X)
K. Review the process of obtaining a seller`s permit. (XI)
L. Review the process for setting up a bank account. (XII)
M. Evaluate insurance. (XIII)
N. Identify financing. (XIV)
O. Review record keeping. (XV)
P. Review cash flow. (XVI, XVIII)
Q. Review the market. (XVII, XIX)
R. Review advertising. (XX)
S. Review business planning. (XXI)
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Getting Started
A. Exploring business ideas
B. Identifying skills, interests, and personal qualities
C. Evaluating strengths and weaknesses
II. Finding a business
A. Developing a business
B. Buying an existing business
C. Buying a franchise
III. Choosing a business name
A. Deciding factors
B. Name availability
IV. Choosing a business location
A. Location evaluation
B. Shopping center
C. Business incubators
D. Enterprise zones
E. Lease provisions
V. Developing a home-based business
A. Market
B. Requirement qualifications
C. Increasing chances for success
VI. Choosing a legal structure
A. Sole proprietorship
B. Partnership
C. Corporation
D. S Corporation
E. Limited liability company (LLC)
VII. Presenting your business
A. Graphic identity
B. Business cards
C. Promotional materials
D. Choosing a printer
VIII. Protecting your business
A. Disclosure letter
B. Journal
C. Copyright
D. Trademark
E. Patent
F. Provisional patent application
IX. Securing a business license
A. Reasons to get a business license
B. Location considerations
C. Licensing a home-based business
D. Applying for a business license
E. Posting your business license
X Registering a fictitious name (Filing a `DBA`)
A. Definition
B. Failing to file
C. How to file a DBA
D. Renewal of a DBA
XI. Obtaining a seller`s permit
A. Application
B. Purpose
C. Misuse
D. Resale certificate
E. Reporting sales tax
XII. Setting up a bank account
A. Choosing a bank account
B. Separate business and personal finances
C. Opening a checking account
D. Additional accounts
XIII. Insurance
A. Selection
B. Basic types
XIV. Financing
A. Borrowing money
B. Amount needed
C. Available sources
D. Cost
XV. Keeping your books
A. Importance of books
B. Necessary records
C. General record keeping schedule
XVI. Cash flow
A. Definition
B. Preplanning worksheets
C. Worksheets for cash flow
XVII. Market
A. Market research
B. Questionnaires
C. Competition
XVIII. Cash flow
A. Definition
B. Preplanning worksheets
C. Worksheets for cash flow
XIX. Market
A. Market research
B. Questionnaires
C. Competition
D. Target market
E. Worksheet
XX Advertising
A. Media
B. Publicity
C. Alternative methods
XXI. Business planning
A. Reasons for a business plan
B. Revising a business plan
C. Format of a business plan
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