Basic Business Management Boot Camp for Owners (vs)
- Training Time: 3 Days, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Inclusion: Participants Manual and Certificate of Completion
Owning a business requires a vision balanced with attention to detail. You need to be a generalist who understands the multiple aspects of running a business, as well as the ability to step back and see the big picture and to reach into the future.
The business environment is a complex place to be. Whether you wish to work as a consultant or freelancer, establish a corporation, or set up an operation that meets a need for very particular type of customer, there is a tremendous amount of information that you need to know and to apply.
This three-day course provides essential learning for new business owners, whether the business is just in the idea stage or you have already begun and need to fill in the gaps.
Learning Points
- How to apply the best methods for creating, leading, and managing your own business
- Ways to establish an organizational framework through operations, finance, and leadership
- Techniques for setting up an effective and efficient system for hiring, retaining, and succession planning
- How to start researching and designing a strategic plan
- How to describe the essential elements of marketing, sales, and your company brand
- How to apply financial and accounting terms correctly
Course Outline
Basic Business Management Boot Camp
Module 1 - Getting Started
- Workshop Overview
Basic Business Management Boot Camp
Module 2 - Who Are You and What Are You About
- What is Your Business
- Pre-Assignment Review
- The Owner's Role
- Keeping Things Moving
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Module 3 - Designing Your Organizational Structure
- Bringing the Idea to Life
- Leveraging Structure
- Looking at the Options
- Whose in Charge?
Basic Business Management Boot Camp
Module 4 - Introduction to Operations Management
- Defining Operations Management
- Types of Operations
- Practical Management
Basic Business Management Boot Camp
Module 5 - Understanding Financial Terms
- Accounting Terminology
- General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Key Reports
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Module 6 - Getting the Right People In Place
- Six Essential Steps of Hiring
- Making Connections
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Module 7 - Getting Your Product Together
- Inventory Managment
- Understanding the Value Chain
- Outsourcing Options
- Quality Control
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Module 8 - Building a Corporate Brand
- Your Brand
- Brand Names and Slogans
- Developing a Slogan
- Creating a Visual Identity
- Types of Visual Identities
- Working It Out
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Module 9 - Marketing Your Product
- Introduction to Marketing
- Stage One: Consumer and Marketing Analysis
- Stage Two: Analyzing the Competition and Yourself
- Stage Two: Analyzing Distribution Channels
- Stage 4: Creating a Marketing Plan
- Making Connections
- The Final Stages: Implement, Evaluate, Review, and Revise
- Leveraging Social Media
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Module 10 - Selling Your Product
- Building Your Sales Force
- The Sales Cycle
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Module 11 - Planning for the Future
- Introduction to Strategic Planning
- Making Connections
- The Strategic Plan Pyramid
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Module 12 - Goal Setting and Goal Getting
- Setting Achievable Goals
- Goals with SPIRIT
- Getting Into It
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Module 13 - Succession Planning 101
- What is Succession Planning?
- Defining Succession Planning
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Module 14 - Managing Your Money
- What is a Budget?
- Managing Your Budget
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Module 15 - Ethics 101
- Are You Ready?
- Sample Codes of Ethics
- Your Code of Ethics
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Module 16 - Building a Strong Customer Care Team
- The Pillars of Success
- The Remaining Elements
- Developing and Maintaining Relationships
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Module 17 - Training Employees for Success
- Why Continuous Learning?
- Making Connections
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Module 18 - Leadership Essentials
- Leading and Managing
- Understanding Your Comfort Zone
- Managing Performance
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Module 19 - Wrapping It Up
- Personal Action Plan
- Recommended Reading List
- Course Evaluation
You Can Expect...
- A role-up your sleeve and get to work boot-camp
- Three days of thinking, planning and strategizing
You Need This If...
- You want to start up a business
- You want to envision the what-could-be
- You realize the value of strategic thinking
This Is About...
- Developing a plan for your business
- Envisioning the future of your business
In-House Rate
Participants: 10 - 24
Duration: 3 days
Course Fee:
Level 10*
, per person
Includes: Manual, Certificate of Completion
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