Guide-Assess Key Business Skills / Preparedness
Based on what you learn and self-assess from the exercises in this document, you will be able to better determine:
- What makes a successful business owner
- What skills do you need to master and make money in your business
- Understand the realities of being a business owner and of doing the job
- How much money does it take to start up and operate your business, including the amount of cash do
you need to cover your general living expenses in your first, second and third years in operation
- What type of training you need as well as what mentors and advisors would be beneficial to you
This Guide provides you a method to assess your skills, abilities, and readiness regarding the following:
- Essential core competencies
- Job characteristics and your relationship to each
- Setting goals and realistic business expectations
- Financial preparedness
- Marketing
- Sales
- Financial, accounting, and reporting
- Operations
- Organization
- Customer relations
