AGBS 211 - Small Business Management

• Explain the importance of finding competitive advantage for a business.
• Describe and compare the major forms of business organization.
• Identify methods for addressing business risk and crime prevention.
• Discuss ethical standards and social responsibility for business.
• Identify and define the parts and benefits of a business and marketing plan.
• Describe the fundamental principles involved in managing cash flow.
• Apply management tools used to measure business performance.
• Discuss advantages, disadvantages and sources of business financing.
• Summarize factors to consider when choosing a business location and layout.
• Compare inventory management methods and vendor selection criteria.
• Discuss fundamentals for staffing and leading a company.

1. Description of Entrepreneurship
2. Forms of Business Ownership
3. Building a Competitive Advantage
4. Business ethics
5. Managing risk and crime prevention
6. Parts of a Marketing Plan
7. Factors to consider before using E-commerce
8. Selecting advertising media
9. Pricing strategies
10. Managing cash flow
11. Financial statements
12. Ratio analysis and Break-even
13. Element of a Business Plan
14. Sources of financing
15. Choosing the right location and layout
16. Inventory management
17. Personnel management