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SBS200 (2 Credits)

In-depth analysis of and preparation for the day-to-day problems encountered in the operation of a small business. Includes the development of a preliminary plan including finance, purchasing, production scheduling, maintenance, shipping/receiving, and risk management requirements. Investigation of daily problems related to ongoing business operations. Prerequisites: None.

SBS204 (2 Credits)

Introduction to marketing and advertising strategies and methods including business image, target market analysis, and customer buying behavior profile. Analysis and selection of advertising/business promotion methods and timing. Methods of deciding product and market segment focus included. Design of an individual marketing and advertising/promotion plan from the point-of-view of both the consumer and the business. Prerequisites: None.

SBS213 (1 Credit)

Methods and techniques for managing employees in a small business. Includes supervisor's role, leadership styles, interpersonal communications, staff planning, employee work styles, techniques for handling problem employees, and employee motivation. Focuses on real life situations to enable the business owner to gain high performance from their employee team. Includes segment on hiring, new employee orientation, training, benefits, and developing future staffing needs assessment. Prerequisites: None.

SBS214 (1 Credit)

Developing and improving customer relations for the small business. Planning and delivering quality customer service. Includes topics on attitude of employees, customer perceptions and motivations, handling customer dissatisfaction, and developing customer, supplier, vendor, and distributor loyalty. Prerequisites: None.

SBS216 (2 Credits)

Relates business management issues to a specific small business through development of a preliminary/introductory business plan. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (SBS200 and SBS204) or SBS220 or permission of Instructor.

SBS217 (1 Credit)

Analysis of the successful operation of a home-based business. Includes study of economic feasibility, practicality, and adjustments for the family. Analysis of the advantages/disadvantages of operating a home based business, versus a storefront business. Review of current trends in home business opportunities and franchises. Descriptions of home businesses that have succeeded in local, national, and international markets. Prerequisites: None.

SBS220 (2 Credits)

Focuses on e-commerce doing business on the Internet and planning a web site. Topics include: how the Internet can help growth and success of business; examples of successful marketing on the Internet; availability of Internet services; determining products/services appropriate for Internet marketing; budget constraints and ongoing operations of the Internet site. Prerequisites: None.

SBS230 (2 Credits)

An overview of accounting and recordkeeping for the successful management of a small business. Develops an understanding of the accounting cycle and preparation of financial statements. Includes section on tax consequences and the choice of legal entity choice based on taxation. Prerequisites: None.

SBS200 (2 Credits)

In-depth analysis of and preparation for the day-to-day problems encountered in the operation of a small business. Includes the development of a preliminary plan including finance, purchasing, production scheduling, maintenance, shipping/receiving, and risk management requirements. Investigation of daily problems related to ongoing business operations. Prerequisites: None.

SBS204 (2 Credits)

Introduction to marketing and advertising strategies and methods including business image, target market analysis, and customer buying behavior profile. Analysis and selection of advertising/business promotion methods and timing. Methods of deciding product and market segment focus included. Design of an individual marketing and advertising/promotion plan from the point-of-view of both the consumer and the business. Prerequisites: None.