How to Start-up and Manage a Successful Business
Course Description Class Schedule
The purpose of this course is to provide participants with the understanding of the requirements for business startup and prepare them to manage a successful venture.
This 12-week course will consist of weekly 3-hour workshops designed to coach and assist participants through every stage in the business start up phase so that the business has a better opportunity to succeed and be sustainable.
The workshop brings the expertise of seasoned practitioners to provide knowledge, share insights and provide assistance to ensure participants actually implement their business by the end of this short course.
The next class begins on August 20th, 2008.
Classes are held on Wednesday from 6 pm to 9 pm and on Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm. Participants may register for ONE class - either Wednesday or Saturday.
Indicate your choice on the Registration Form below.
Fee - $600.00
Registration:
Please fill the Registration Form below and contact O Squared Consulting at 770-478-3957 for additional details
Course Objectives
The information presented, as well as the activities and practices provided during the course, will enable participants to:
- Determine if they meet the requirements for starting and sustaining a business.
- Develop the plans and activities necessary to start their business.
- Register their business with the appropriate business format.
- Develop good record keeping and accounting systems.
- Develop the budget and marketing plan.
- Gain knowledge and understanding of the management techniques for success.
Course Agenda Session 1 - What does it take to run a business?
- Assessment of Readiness
Session 2 - Developing the business idea
- Will it really be a business or just a hobby?
- Can I make money with this idea?
- Choosing the business name
- What skills are required?
- Choosing a location
Session 3 - The legal requirements for business
- Different forms of business
- Choosing the appropriate form for your business?
- Record keeping and accounting requirements
- If I have employees or contractors what is required?
- What taxes will I have to pay?
- When do I have to pay taxes?
- Insurance requirements
- Special licenses and permits
Session 4 – Accounting Basics
- What are my long term financial goals
- What are my short term financial goals?
- Understanding Financial Statements
Session 5 - Examining the Market
- Who are my potential customers?
- What makes my product or service unique?
- Evaluating my competition?
Session 6 - Examining the Market
- Who are my potential customers?
Session 7 - Accounting and Financing
- Setting up my business accounts
- What software is right for my business
- Estimating costs and setting prices
Session 8 - Accounting and Financing
- Developing the budget
- Managing financial resources efficiently
- When can I expect a profit?
- Managing financial inflows and outflows
Session 9 - Operating the Business
- Leading and managing
- Production and Operations
- Serving the customer
- Business ethics
Session 10 - Marketing and Advertising
- Determining what your customers really need
- Developing your marketing strategy
Session 11 - Marketing and Advertising
- Selecting your target market
- Developing your marketing mix
Session 12 - Developing the Business Plan
- Assessment of Readiness
Session 2 - Developing the business idea
- Will it really be a business or just a hobby?
- Can I make money with this idea?
- Choosing the business name
- What skills are required?
- Choosing a location
Session 3 - The legal requirements for business
- Different forms of business
- Choosing the appropriate form for your business?
- Record keeping and accounting requirements
- If I have employees or contractors what is required?
- What taxes will I have to pay?
- When do I have to pay taxes?
- Insurance requirements
- Special licenses and permits
- What are my long term financial goals
- What are my short term financial goals?
- Understanding Financial Statements
Session 5 - Examining the Market
- Who are my potential customers?
- What makes my product or service unique?
- Evaluating my competition?
- Who are my potential customers?
Session 7 - Accounting and Financing
- Setting up my business accounts
- What software is right for my business
- Estimating costs and setting prices
Session 8 - Accounting and Financing
- Developing the budget
- Managing financial resources efficiently
- When can I expect a profit?
- Managing financial inflows and outflows
Session 9 - Operating the Business
- Leading and managing
- Production and Operations
- Serving the customer
- Business ethics
- Determining what your customers really need
- Developing your marketing strategy
- Selecting your target market
- Developing your marketing mix
