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Business Management Principles 3100014
Offering: Fall 2010
Early Bird Deadline!

Register before August 13, 2010 to obtain the early bird rate. Regular fee - $549.00

Outcome:

Credit Towards a Certificate

Location:

Online (web-based), distance education course

Helpful links

Program Website:
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Type

Continuing Education

Dates

Start date:
Sep 13, 2010

End date:
Dec 03, 2010

Fees

Tuition:
$549.00

Instructor(s):

David Belanger, B.Comm., MBA

Description:

This course is oriented to the entrepreneur and looks to provide the student with the necessary skills to get a small business underway. While tailored specifically to the horticulture/landscaping industry, all students whom are thinking of starting their own business may use this course. Most aspects of being a business owner are explored from the initial plan up to retirement.

Business Management Principles has been awarded 3.6 Education Points from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). The education points are applicable towards Class A and certification entry and renewal for GCSAA members.

Designed For:

Horticulture, turf and landscape personnel interested in maintaining financially viable operations.


Course Topics:

  • Introduction to Business Management Principles


  • The Business Plan


  • Bookkeeping – The basics


  • Budgeting & Forecasting


  • Sales – The tricks of the trade


  • Production and Inventory


  • Marketing – Having the right tools in your toolbox


  • Bookkeeping – Preparation for analysis


  • Financial Analysis


  • Financing


  • Taxes


  • Expansion – Planning for the future


    • Other:

    For more info:

    Contact: Info
    Phone: 519 824-4120, Ext: 55000
    E-mail: info@open.uoguelph.ca

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