Small Business Basics

Entrepreneurs create goods and services to bring to market.  To be successful entrepreneurs must manage all operations pertaining to the business.  Keeping track of revenue and expenses by learning how to read and create financial statements such as balance sheets, profit and loss and cash flow statements is critical to business sustainability.  Pricing goods and services appropriately factors directly into the profitability of the business.  Protecting the intellectual property associated with goods and services created by the business is critical to maintaining market share.  Learning how to use negotiation strategies gives business owners an edge when dealing with suppliers and partners.  Finally, being able to communicate the mission and vision of the business through effective presentations enables business owners to attract employees, customers, and investors, which increases the likelihood of business success.  In this course series, students will learn foundational knowledge necessary for starting 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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