Essential Skills for Entrepreneurs

A small business owner or entrepreneur is responsible for the growth, overall direction, and everyday operation of a business. Specific activities vary according to the business' size and industry and may include: reviewing sales reports, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports; hiring, training, and managing staff; understanding federal, state, and local laws; marketing; and directing activities for sales or production staff. In this course series, students will learn foundational knowledge necessary for starting a business.​

This program features foundational courses for a new business owner: instruction on key aspects of starting a business; how to write a business plan and why one is important; how to fund the start up and early growth of a business and identifying potential funding sources; and marketing basics needed to launch and grow a business.

Students entering this program should have ​good planning and organizational skills; strong oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and good problem solving skills.

​Students will be better prepared to start their own business entity or manage a small business. Careers in this field are available in a broad range of privately held companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. Additional career information may be found in Career Coach:https://ccbcmd.emsicc.com/.​

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