Small Business Management

If you’re serious about managing a small business, you should seriously consider this course. It’s a comprehensive introduction to the wide range of tasks that come with managing a small business and is ideal for new business owners. From marketing and accounts, to leadership and teamwork, you’ll develop skills in a range of key areas.

This is a NZQA approved course. Upon completion of this course you will be awarded a Stotts Cengage Education Certificate of Small Business Management.

You may consider transferring to our Certificate of Business Studies or the Complete Course in Business Management.

Order of Studies

SUBJECTS
1. Advantages and Disadvantages of the Small Business
2. Decision Making, Training Staff, Delegation
3. Finance, Capital Structure, Budgeting
4. Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Statements
5. Sales and Selling Techniques
6. Communication
7. Purchasing Procedures, Stock and Store Control
8. Employees - Selection, Training and Motivation
9. Leadership
10. Teamwork
11. Credit Practice and Collection Procedures
12. Production Operations and their Management
13. The Recording and Control of Costs
14. Retail Store Operation
15. Wholesale and Service Businesses
16. Insurance and Banking Services
17. Taxation for the Small Business
18. Collection of Tax, GST and Fringe Benefit Tax
19. Planning for Continued Growth
20. The Business Plan

Requirements

Course Number:	303
Prerequisites:	Open entry
Assessments:	20 lessons / 20 assignments
Duration:	This course must be completed within 24 months. 24 Months = 5 hours a week study 12 Months = 9 hours a week study
Level:	Level 3
	Stotts Cengage Education is registered as a private training establishment by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) under the provisions of the Education Act 1989 and its subsequent amendments. This course has NZQA local approval, which indicates it has been quality assessed by NZQA and industry. This course has no National Qualifications Framework accreditation and no credits will be reported to NZQA upon completion.

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Small Business Management

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Small Business Management

"This was the best thing I have done. I was so happy with Stotts. I didn't think I could ever do something like this but I did – thanks so much" A.M Nelson
"This was a great course to keep me interested in a career in business management. It has also given me an advantage to 'fast track' to a higher management position – thank you" S.T. Feilding
"I'm a 51 year old farmer with a bit of spare time. I thought the course was great and very affordable" W.C. Canterbury
"Stotts was great. I think that I chose the best educational facility. I really enjoyed the course, and tried to give it my very best. I feel great that I was given a pass with distinction! My Tutor was great and I listened to all of his notes and advice. Thanks again!" K.M. Otago
"This course assisted me to help my husband in his work, enabling me to do his office administration, Accounts, Wages etc.. it has been of great help and we do not need office staff – Only the accountant. Excellent courses available no matter where you live, giving the opportunity to learn new skills in your own time." S.S. Cromwell
"I will use it to go on and seek a manager type job or a job with more responsibility given to me. The service was really good especially how if you got stuck on a question, there was plenty of options to choose to go and get help. A.M. North Shore
"Being correspondence, I had more time to include other activities, courses, etc. Learning at this pace was perfect for me, very good fun. J.M. Nelson