{"id":564,"date":"2017-02-06T18:58:55","date_gmt":"2017-02-06T18:58:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/celestial.convergesolve.com\/courses\/?post_type=course&#038;p=564"},"modified":"2017-05-30T16:03:04","modified_gmt":"2017-05-30T16:03:04","slug":"basic-business-management-boot-camp-for-business-owners","status":"publish","type":"course","link":"https:\/\/celestialsdc.com\/courses\/course\/basic-business-management-boot-camp-for-business-owners\/","title":{"rendered":"Basic Business Management \u2013 Boot Camp for Business Owners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Duration: 96 hrs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Recommended Prerequisites <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No prerequisites are required for this course.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Course Overview <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Owning a business requires a vision balanced with attention to detail. You need to be a generalist who understands the multiple aspects of running a business, as well as the ability to step back and see the big picture and to reach into the future.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The business environment is a complex place to be. Whether you wish to work as a consultant or freelancer, establish a corporation, or set up an operation that meets a need for very particular type of customer, there is a tremendous amount of information that you need to know and to apply.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This course provides essential learning for new business owners, whether the business is just in the idea stage or you have already begun and need to fill in the gaps.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Learning Objectives <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply the best methods for creating, leading, and managing your own business<\/li>\n<li>Establish an organizational framework through operations, finance, and leadership<\/li>\n<li>Set up an effective and efficient system for hiring, retaining, and succession planning<\/li>\n<li>Start researching and designing your strategic plan<\/li>\n<li>Describe the essential elements of marketing, sales, and your company brand<\/li>\n<li>Apply financial and 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