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NONAC08017
Learn the fundamentals of small business management.
This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.
This course covers all the must-know essentials that can make or break a small business including understanding your vision and working through the processes to achieve this.
It is an informational course covering such areas as:
Introduction to small business
What does it mean to be in small business? Reflect on the emotions behind your decision to become a business owner and what responsibilities you will have. We should start with an end goal in mind, and understanding the value of a business can help you if one of your objectives is to buy or sell a business.
Setting out a business plan framework
We will spend time evaluating the strengths, weaknesses and influences on your business and how to work with these to help your business.
Financial planning
How will you fund your business? How will you plan for the future? What is a good debt ration?
Marketing and promotions
We will focus on connecting you to your potential customers. Starting with an introduction to the basic concepts of understanding the “marketing mix” and how that relates to you. Focusing on understanding who your target markets are, how they think and how this affects your approach.
There is more to being successful than having a product and advertising it. During these sessions we will break down the 7 main components that all play a part in your success.
Once we have the understanding of these elements, we will discuss the basics of traditional forms of promotions as well touch on your digital strategy. We will bring this marketing section together with a focus on Online Promotions and Social Media and how this can be used to support your overall marketing strategy.
The customer
We all want happy repeat customers but what if they are not! What are your responsibilities as the business owner?
Human resources
It is difficult to grow a business on your own and at some point you may consider getting help. What are the things to consider?
Behind the business
Taxation - as a business owner you are responsibility for the collection, accounting and payment of applicable government regulated contributions to employee, state and federal revenues. We will discuss the terminologies and how they may need to be considered within your business. It is also important to understand the law as it relates to you. The criteria where a business is legally required to stand by its promise and the importance of making an agreement with the person of authority. Making sure you have the right insurances in place to protect you and your business.
During this course we give you the guidance to work on your own business plan and bring all of the critical elements together to enable you to take a step by step approach starting and managing your own small business.
Statement of Participation
You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
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Robina
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On Campus
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10 Feb 2025
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7 weeks
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Part time 1 day per week 4pm - 7pm
Monday
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RobinaOn Campus
START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
10 Feb 2025
DURATION
The total length of time it takes to complete the course.
7 weeks
Workload
The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.
Part time 1 day per week 4pm - 7pm
Monday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format
Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.
Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS
Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).
No
ASSESSMENT
The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.
No assessment
TEACHER COMMS
The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
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Learn moreThis may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.
Learn moreThere are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Please note: The Seedpod Cafe on site at our Robina Campus is not open for business on the weekend or in the evenings so you are advised to bring your own refreshments.
The Green Fields bar & restaurant is on site - Level 4 Rooftop of our Robina Campus, for opening hours please see Green Fields information.
Course commencement is subject to minimum enrolment numbers.
For privacy reasons - TAFE Queensland Gold Coast online lessons are not to be recorded or photographed by attendees and sessions are not to be shared on any other platform.
Online lessons are also not recorded by facilitators.
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
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All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.
