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PART I

In Part I, we will work to gain an understanding of the vibrant small business sector, the entrepreneurial process of new venture creation, methods of self-assessment and the means of preparing one's self for small business ownership. We will also consider the issues arising out of different organizational forms and entrepreneurial modes of entry. Finally, we will introduce general management theory and lay the groundwork for the development of the business plan.

Unit 1 Introduction Unit 2 Entrepreneurship Unit 3 Small Business Basics Unit 4 Business Strategy Unit 5 The Business Plan

PART II	In Part II, our focus shifts to the functional areas of business such as marketing, finance, operations etc., from a small business perspective. Knowledge gained here will then be applied to the development of a business plan for a venture of your own choosing.
	Unit 6 Marketing Unit 7 Operations Management Unit 8 Human Resource Management Unit 9 Accounting Unit 10 Financial Management

PART III	To this point, our emphasis has been on creating ventures. Our final area of concern must be managing those ventures effectively for long term success. Accordingly, in Part III, we address two common challenges faced by the entrepreneur: growth and crisis.
	Unit 11 Managing Growth Unit 12 Crisis Management