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SKB 230
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Title: | The Business of Ski Guiding |
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Long Title: | The Business of Ski Guiding |
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Course Description: | Introduces the student to fundamental business skills required to operate as a private, contracted guide in the skiing and outdoor industry. Emphasis will be placed on marketing your services, creating customer loyalty, and understanding laws and regulations affecting the guiding industry. |
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Min Credit: | 3 |
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Course Notes: | Entered new course 1/11/10 s@ |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
¿ Demonstrate knowledge of employment opportunities for ski/outdoor guiding
¿ Understand Federal Land Policies relating to permitting, outfitting and guiding.
¿ Demonstrate an understanding of insurance and legal issues, workman¿s compensation, and risk management.
¿ Exhibit how to market a product or service.
¿ Devise best practices in managing the operations of business
¿ Demonstrate an understanding of accounting and financial controls
¿ Prepare a comprehensive business plan for business.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Types of professional guiding opportunities
II. Outfitting licenses and permit requirements
III. Structuring your business
A. Private contractor vs. employee status
B. Insurance requirements
C. Financial statements
D. Taxes
IV. Marketing you business
A. How to market your services
B. Looking for job opportunities
C. Creating job opportunities
D. Gaining repeat clientele
E. Growing your business
V. Business plans
VI. Outfitting licenses and permit requirements
VII. Structuring your business
A. Private contractor vs. employee status
B. Insurance requirements
C. Financial statements
D. Taxes
VIII. Marketing you business
A. How to market your services
B. Looking for job opportunities
C. Creating job opportunities
D. Gaining repeat clientele
E. Growing your business
IX. Business plans
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