Small Business Management Institute - SPRING 2025

The Small Business Management Institute is designed to provide valuable insight and information on owning and operating a SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS.

Students will learn how to organize and grow their business profitably in strategic planning, operations, management, and compete in the marketplace.

A Small Business Management Certificate will be awarded to each student who completes the ENTIRE series. Lenders and bank partners favor small business owners who successfully complete the program. Entrance requirement is 17 years of age.

$380 EARLY Registration | $400 Registration after January 24, 2025

Classes held at the SBDC, 9050 Viscount Blvd., Bldg. B #B520 (EPCC-ASC Campus behind the Fountains)

Session	Date (Tues. & Thur.)	Time
Introduction to Strategic Planning	January 28 & 30	6:30pm – 8:30pm
Building a Strategic Plan	February 4 & 6	6:30pm – 8:30pm
Introduction to Marketing	February 11 & 13	6:30pm – 8:30pm
Developing a Marketing Action Plan	February 18 & 20	6:30pm – 8:30pm
Human Resources	February 25 & 27	6:30pm – 8:30pm
Business and Contract Law	March 4 & 6	6:30pm – 8:30pm
Administration and Accounting	March 18 & 20	6:30pm – 8:30pm
Understanding Financial Statements	March 25 & 27	6:30pm – 8:30pm
Analyzing Financial Statements	April 1 & 3	6:30pm – 8:30pm
Forecasting and Break-Even Analysis	April 8 & 10	6:30pm – 8:30pm
Financing the Business	April 15 & 17	6:30pm – 8:30pm
Business Resources	April 22 & 24	6:30pm – 8:30pm