Course description
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. BEVA offers this three-day course Basic Business Management: Boot Camp for Business Owners which 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.
Upcoming start dates
Who should attend?
Business owners, entrepreneurs or business consultants.
Training content
BEVA offers the following course content:
Session One: Course Overview
Session Two: Who Are You and What Are You About?
- What is Our Business?.
- Pre-Assignment Review.
- The Owner’s Role.
- Keeping Things Moving.
Session Three: Designing Your Organizational Structure.
- Bringing the Idea to Life.
- Leveraging Structure.
- Looking at the Options.
- Who is in Charge?
- Structural Considerations.
Session Four: Introduction to Operations Management
- Defining Operations Management
- Types of Operations.
- Practical Application.
Session Five: Understanding Financial Terms.
- Accounting Terminology.
- General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Key Reports.
Session Six: Getting the Right People in Place.
- Six Essential Steps of Hiring.
- Making Connections.
Session Seven: Getting Your Product Together
- Inventory Management
- Understanding the Value Chain.
- Outsourcing Options.
- Quality Control
Session Eight: Building a Corporate Brand.
- Your Brand.
- Brand Names and Slogans.
- Developing a Slogan.
- Creating a Visual Identity.
- Types of Visual Identities.
- Working It Out
Session Nine: Marketing Your Product
- Introduction to Marketing.
- Stage One: Consumer and Market Analysis.
- Stage Two: Analyzing the Competition and Yourself.
- Stage Three: Analyzing Distribution Channels.
- Stage Four: Creating a Marketing Plan.
- Making Connections.
- The Final Stages: Implement, Evaluate, Review, and Revise.
- Leveraging Social Media. 68
Session Ten: Selling Your Product
- Building Your Sales Force.
- The Sales Cycle.
Session Eleven: Planning for the Future.
- Introduction to Strategic Planning.
- Making Connections.
- The Strategic Plan Pyramid.
Session Twelve: Goal Setting and Goal Getting.
- Setting Achievable Goals.
- Goals with SPIRIT.
- Getting Into It
Session Thirteen: Succession Planning
- What is Succession Planning?.
- Defining Succession Planning.
Session Fourteen: Managing Your Money.
- What is a Budget?.
- Managing Your Budget
Session Fifteen: Ethics
- Are You Ready?
- Sample Codes of Ethics.
- Your Code of Ethics.
Session Sixteen: Building a Strong Customer Care Team.
- The Pillars of Success.
- The Remaining Elements.
- Developing and Maintaining Relationships.
Session Seventeen: Training Employees for Success.
- Why Continuous Learning?
- Making Connections.
Session Eighteen: Leadership Essentials.
- Leading and Managing.
- Understanding Your Comfort Zone.
- Managing Performance.
Personal Action Plan.
Recommended Reading List
Note: The course content may be subject to change.
Course delivery details
Virtual classroom led by an instructor.
Costs
$1,299.00 CAD
Certification / Credits
The learner will receive a "BEVA Learning Institute Certificate of Achievement" for completing the workshop/course recognized by Government, Academia and Industry.
Contact this provider
BEVA Global Management Inc. / BEVA Learning Institute
BEVA Learning Institute is the training department for BEVA Global Management Inc. a.k.a BEVA® a Canadian owned company with more than 25 years of experience through acquisitions. BEVA Learning Institute currently offers more than seven hundred (700) professional courses in...