- Course Code: 20813
- Duration: 11-12 Weeks
- Level: Apprentice
- Industry: Fibre Processing and Manufacturing
Course structure
• The operations and purchasing function.
• The human resources function.
• Introduction to financial management.
• Financing the capital requirements of a small business.
• The breakeven analysis.
• Budgets.
• Marketing and sales.
• How to write a company profile and a business plan.
The purpose of this SLP and module is to empower students with the necessary competencies, such as knowledge, skills and values, to equip them for entrepreneurial and management responsibilities in a small business; show them how to apply marketing concepts and principles relating to product, pricing, promotion and distribution strategies in the business; show them how to manage the operations of the business ethically, efficiently and effectively with respect to human resources management and production and operations management; and show them how to manage the finances and assets and evaluate the financial performance of a small business.
• Existing small business owners with fewer than 50 employees who would like to enhance their management skills in preparation for business growth.
• Potential entrepreneurs intending to start a business and who need the skills to manage their small business effectively.
• Starting your own business.
• Knowledge and understanding in growing a business.
• Expanding the business.
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