Overview

Certificate IV in Small Business Management - BSB40407 (New Business)

If you wish to start a small business, develop a small business plan, learn about small business marketing and small business management whilst gaining a small business certificate, then this is the small business course for you.

Discover how to start a small business and what it will take to run your small business successfully.  Explore the key small business marketing and small business management strategies that will enable you to run your business with real profits, smoothness and stand out from your competitors.

Discover essential small business tips and practical strategies to ensure success in and make a REAL difference to:

• Planning for small business
• Small business Marketing and Sales
• Building Business Profits
• Creating Raving Customers
• Communicating
• Running Systems and Key Performance Indicators (KPI's)
• Understanding small business Financials

You will be developing a practical small Business Plan for your new business or the small business that you wish to start.    Your small business plan will give you direction for the next 2-5 years and cover areas including small business finances, small business marketing etc.  You will also be able to transfer the skills and knowledge gained to other businesses and opportunities.

Here's what others have said...

"The course has given me a lot more understanding.  I am a lot more clearer about my goals and objectives.  It has explained stuff that I had no idea about but need to know." Sarah Harrison Austec.net

"I now have greater focus and Purpose.  I would recommend this course to any one in business or going into business as it gets you focused on working on the really important stuff – which is critical to success." Bruce Courdrey  Benchmark Business Sales

Trainers who understand...

Your Trainers are all business owners in their own right and will be able to relate to what you do. They will train you in how to implement the small business strategies, not just teach you what to do and why you should be doing it.

For example, our Training Manager, Shane owns multiple successful businesses that he has started from scratch. He has also coached hundreds of other business owners to success.

Real Solutions with Real Results

Getting Started...

You can enrol today and start within the week

ENROLMENT IS AS EASY AS:

• Clicking the price tab up the top of this page
• Choosing either from a Gold, Silver, Bronze or international package
• Downloading and filling out the Application Enrolment Form 
• And making sure you tick your peferd package
• Either send your aplication by email, fax or post
• YOU WILL BE UP AND RUNNING IN 5 WORKING DAYS !

Delivery

Deliviery
What Previous Experience is required?

To successfully complete this Small Business Management certificate (New business focus) you should have

• Access to a new business or business idea to work on. This business can be from the idea or research stage through to having opened within the past 12 months.
• Motivation and a strong reason to complete and gain your qualification...

How can I complete this qualification - online...?
This qualification is offered under a Bronze, Silver or Gold option program to suit your needs. Please see pricing tab for full details of qualification inclusions

•  Online
•  Online + Residential (2 x 2-day workshops) Sunshine Coast Qld Australia
•  Corporate Training – In-house (contact us to discuss a program designed just for your company)

How many units/subjects do I need to complete?
All 10 units must be completed to gain this Qualification.

How long does it take to complete?
6 weeks – 18 months depending upon your previous experience and how much time you can allocate to completing your qualification. All the resources and assessments are available to you 24/7, so you can get in and complete as fast as you want.

How does the training and qualification work?
Step 1 – Recognize your Experience (RPL) Have your work experience credited towards this qualification. Through a simple, friendly process, you may find that you can provide work samples and shorten the number of units that you have to complete.
Step 2 – Participate in Training to match the units you still need to complete. Gain new skills and practical strategies. Training options: Online + Bronze, Silver, Gold program additions In-house company training - Training, Assessments and Unit choice electives can be designed to specifically meet the needs of companies (minimum numbers needed).
Step 3 - Complete Practical Projects as assessments – no exams or essays
Step 4 – Qualification Awarded + Graduation – We are looking forward to seeing you at your Graduation Ceremony and celebrating with you – you even get to wear a graduation gown. What is included in the Course

•  Recognition of your experience and prior learning
•  Online training, materials
•  Templates and resources
•  No exams
•  Assessment tips and verbal assessment instructions
•  Instant submission of assessments + notification of submission
•  Access to library – wealth of Resources... • Instant feedback and notification when work is assessed
•  Email support • Monthly management tip newsletter
•  Track progress of your assessments online • Phone, fax, email support
•  No off the job or contact hours necessary
•  Assessments based on your current projects or case studies
•  2 FREE additional chances to provide extra evidence
•  Your own Specialist Trainer who has had extensive experience
• Access to other members As well as these inclusions, see additional inclusions under Pricing - Bronze, Silver or Gold Member Programs which entitle you to significant bonuses of great value. Select which program suits you best.
  

Can my previous experience be recognized towords this qualification (Recognized Prior Learning)? “If you are doing senior management roles in your job, then don’t write off your skills – consider getting them recognised.” If you have enough experience and can demonstrate your skills and knowledge, then you not have to complete either certain units in the course or even not complete any of the training or assessments for the course. Read More (link to Recognition of Prior Learning Page)

Can my previous studies be used towards this qualification?
If you have recently completed studies at any Certificate IV or Diploma level, (within the last 5 years approx) then we may be able to use some of the units that you studied as part of this qualification. You will need to send us a copy of your results showing the units studied – include this with your enrolment form. If in doubt, send it anyway and we will check. Any studies that we cannot straight credited towards this qualification, may be used for Recognition of Prior Learning, to support your understanding of the topic. Contact us with any questions that you have

Possible Career Outcomes
Completing your Certificate IV in Small Business Management (New Business) will be a great boost for your career. Anyone who holds formal qualifications have a significant advantage over those without formal qualifications, when applying for positions.

Additional Information
If you would like to discuss how this qualification will suit your career goals, then please contact our Course Advisors who will discuss your options with you.

How can I get started?
By clicking on the "enrol now" button on the right of the screen.Enter a few details and immediately get started today!

Units

Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business (BSBSMB401A)
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify and comply with the regulatory, legal, taxation and insurance requirements, and risk management needs of small business.
Plan Small Business Finances (BSBSMB402A)
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop a financial plan to support business viability. Specific legal requirements apply to the management of a small business.
Market the Small Business - ONLINE + ibr (BSBSMB403A)
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and implement marketing strategies, and to monitor and improve market performance.

Undertake Small Business Planning (BSBSMB404A)
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to research and develop an integrated business plan for achieving business goals and objectives. Specific legal requirements apply to the management of a small business.
Report on financial activity (BSBFIA402A)
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to report financial activity for business both in response to client requests and to meet statutory requirements such as the completion of statutory requirement reports. 
Investigate Micro Business Opportunities (BSBSMB301A)
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop business ideas, and to investigate market needs and factors affecting potential markets.
Specific legal requirements apply to the management of a micro business.
Profile the Market (BSBMKG401B) 
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to profile a target market or market segments in accordance with a marketing plan and to develop market positioning strategies.
Analyse Consumer Behaviour for Specific Markets (BSBMKG402B)
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to analyse consumer behaviour to target marketing to specific markets and specific needs.

Pricing

Certificate IV in Small Business Management (new Business) - BSB40407