NPC Small Business Development Center

On-Line Training Program
Credit Classes through Northland Pioneer College

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SBM 111 Effective Communication Class (3 credits) provides an introduction to effective business communications, writing, oral and intercultural communication

SBM 112 Native American Entrepreneurship (3 credits) introduction to concepts of small business ownership, entrepreneurship and startup issues for small businesses on the reservation

SBM 113 Building Your Winning Business on the Reservation (3 credits) provides training on small business skills and builds business plan, for startup and new businesses on the reservation

SBM 150 Building Your Winning Business Class (1 credit) covers entrepreneurial issues and build an outline for a future business plan

SBM 152 Small Business Management Accounting (2 credits) builds skills in using accounting to successfully manage a small business

SBM 154 Marketing: From Product to Profit (1 credit) understand basic small business marketing

SBM 156 Small Business Legal Issues and Insurance (1 credit) introduces key concepts in law and insurance for small businesses

SBM 157 Team Building for Native American Enterprise (1 credit) introduces key concepts in recruiting, orienting, training and building teams for employment and small businesses

SBM 160 Managing the Company Budget (1 credit) how to use budgeting, report financial results, and plan for the future for a small business

SBM 162 How to write a Business Plan (1 credit) learn skills to writing a quality plan, starting with a feasibility analysis

SBM 164 How to Write a Marketing Plan (1 credit) learn the basics of what a good marketing plan entails

SBM 165 Politics & Tribal Government (1 credit) provides an overview of current tribal issues, common governmental structures, and political realities

SBM 166 Small Business Finance (1 credit) learn how to prepare a financing proposal, sources of loans, and how to work with financial institutions

SBM 167 Budgeting for the Native American Enterprise (1 credit) learn what is required to budget and track performance for small businesses

SBM 169 Grant Writing (1 credit) provides an overview of identification and writing grant applications for various community projects

SBM 175 Financing for Native American Enterprise (1 credit) Learn what is required to obtain a loan and write a financing proposal for a bank or investor decision

SBM 177 Feasibility Studies (1 credit) learn to identify a product/service and analyze the market and competitive position, focusing on its strengths and market potential

SBM 199 Tax Strategies for Small Business (1 credit) become familiar with tax benefits for various legal structures

SBM 199 Small Business Training Class (3 credits) provides training on small business skills and builds business plan, for startup and new businesses

SBM 199 Home-Based Business Training Class (3 credits) same as Small Business Training Class, but specially for home-based businesses