CRN: 03-1031 February 20, 2013 - March 20, 2013          Online

27 hours/9 sessions

Includes GST and materials

This introductory bookkeeping course is designed to help small business owners manage their financial records.  Topics include recording general ledger transactions, preparing invoices, bank account reconciliations, adjusting and closing entries, reading and preparing financial reports, credit and collections, an overview of payroll and a demonstration of popular accounting software packages.  Practice the concepts while you work through a sample set of books.

CRN: 03-612                                                       January 7, 2013 - April 26, 2013                               Online

The course will examine the four Ps of marketing.  You will be able to describe the product, price, distribution and promotional plan for your business.

CRN: 03-611                                                        January 7, 2013 - April 26, 2013                               Online

You will learn how to conduct marketing research.  You will learn how to describe the target market, industry, competition and external factors for your business.

CRN: 03-613                                                    January 7, 2013 - April 26, 2013                          Online

Your studies will focus on methods to assist you to determine market potential and market share.  The course will combine market potential and market share information with marketing research from MKTG 153 and the marketing mix described in MKTG 154 to create a marketing strategy for your business.

CRN: 03-605                                                    January 7, 2013 - April 26, 2013                          Online

The course describes the operations of a small business.  Your studies will include the following topics:  selecting a location, planning an efficient layout, describing the licensing and regulatory requirements, choosing a business name, determining hours of operation, determining fixed asset requirements, managing inventory, locating suppliers, investigating insurance and estimating start-up costs.  Course content and learning activities will help you develop an operational strategy for your business.

CRN: 02-515 September 4, 2012 - December 14, 2012  CRN: 03-608 January 7, 2013 - April 26, 2013        Online 

You will identify human resource requirements for a small business, including creating job descriptions, hiring staff and managing performance.  You will also examine the issues of compensation, discipline, training plan development and labour standards.  You will select a professional support team and prepare a resume for inclusion in your business plan.  You will prepare a complete human resources strategy for your proposed business.

CRN:  03-609                                                   January 7, 2013 - April 26, 2013                             Online

The course describes financial projections focusing on the projected cash flow statement and projected income and expense statements and uses this information to determine the breakeven point and return on investment.  The course will combine these financial projections with financing information determined in FIN 146 to develop a financial strategy for your business.

CRN:  03-607                                                   January 7, 2013 - April 26, 2013                             Online

The course will help you prepare a business plan that combines your finalized marketing, operational, human resource and financial strategies with a mission statement and executive summary.  You will develop a verbal presentation of your business plan and deliver in a simulated business environment.