Purpose

This course will provide the student with an introduction to the concepts of small business ownership.  The student will gain an understanding of entrepreneurship, types of businesses, legal aspects, managing a small business, marketing, negotiations, and finance issues.

Course Structure/Approach

This course is self-paced and is available as an Internet course.  The course is designed to be completed in 15 weeks and can be completed through many distant education methods: 

	the student may enroll, pick up the book and drop off assignments at the Small Business Development Center.
	the student may complete the course as a standard correspondence course and use regular mail to send in assignments.
	the student may send in assignments by e-mail and  complete the entire course over the Internet.

Support Information

For help, call or email the SBDC or refer to Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.) link or send questions via I Need Help link.