SMB 101 PLANNING FOR SUCCESS (5-0-5)
Introduces the fundamental concepts to discover some of the opportunities that self-employment offers in a way that emulates the free-thinking and self-motivated lifestyle of the entrepreneur. Topics include: self-assessment, personality types, business selection, target markets, market trends, marketing, competition, capital needs and location.

SMB 102 BUSINESS START-UP FUNDAMENTALS (5-0-5)
Introduces the nuts-and-bolts of how to start a business: selecting a legal structure, obtaining the correct permits and licenses, obtaining financing, and setting up an accounting system. Emphasis is placed on legal structure, permitting and licensing, financing, accounting, risk management, operation of a new business and writing a business plan.

SMB 103 LEGAL ENVIRONMENTS OF SMALL BUSINESS (5-0-5)
Introduces the law and its relationship to business. By combining legal theory with actual cases, students will discover practical answers to the dilemmas often faced by beginning entrepreneurs, thus saving time and money. Emphasis is placed on the legal system, contracts, property, ownership structures, employee relations, insurance and financial issues.