Small Business Management
A two to four-month course with open enrollment dates.
The training is designed to prepare the individual to manage all operations of a small business. It may also accompany the programs of Small Engine Repair, Bicycle Assembly and Repair or Horticulture.
The curriculum includes instruction in basic business principles from an analytical viewpoint. The course teaches procedures for starting a new business, inventory control, stocking and stock rotation, cash flow, banking, insurance, tax computation, and bookkeeping.
Each trainee also has the opportunity to manage the operation of the LWSB Snack Bar to gain practical application of the business theory learned in the classroom. This portion of the training is required for trainees whose primary vocational interest is Small Business Management, and optional for those enrolled in the course as an accompaniment to another vocational training program.
Assistive technology available for use includes a closed circuit television for enlarging print, audio paper money identifier, talking calculator, and personal computers with adaptive equipment.
Qualifications:
- Ability to maintain accurate business records and written correspondence
- Calculator skills with 90 percent accuracy
- Housekeeping skills to maintain a high standard of cleanliness in a business setting
- Home management skills adequate to prepare fast foods
