BSB40407 Certificate IV in Small Business Management

A small business can be a rewarding venture but only if you are equipped with the skills and knowledge to make your venture a success. This quality Certificate is nationally recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework and is part of the BSB07 Business Services Training Package.

It is a great entry level qualification which covers everything you need to know. You'll learn about the legal and risk management requirements of small business, legislation codes and regulatory requirements and how to develop a financial plan.You’ll also learn the basics of developing marketing and customer service strategies and how to monitor your business performance.

You’ll receive top-grade support from your trainer, and gain free access to the OpenSpace virtual campus, offering you a range of learning resources and study tools to assist you in your research. If you've always wanted to start your own small business, the first step is getting the background knowledge and the Certificate IV in Small Business Management BSB40407 is a terrific starting point.

Potential career outcomes:

• Small business manager
• Business owner/operator
• Self employed

• Course Detail

  Course number E0095	Course duration Max 24 months
  Course fees from $56.04 per week	Qualification Certificate IV
  Delivery mode Online	Nationally recognised Yes
  Assessments 18 assessments	National Code BSB40407
  Awarded By Open Colleges
  Associated With

• Subjects

  • BSBSMB401A: Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business
    • Identify and implement business legal documents
    • Comply with legislation codes and regulatory requirements
    • Negotiate and arrange contracts
  • BSBSMB402A: Plan small business finance
    • Identify costs, calculate prices and prepare profit statement
    • Develop a financial plan
    • Acquire finance
  • BSBSMB403A: Market the small business
    • Develop marketing strategies
    • Determine a marketing mix for the business
    • Implement marketing strategies
    • Monitor and improve marketing performance
  • BSBSMB404A: Undertake small business planning
    • Identify elements of the business plan
    • Develop a business plan
    • Develop strategies for minimising risks
  • BSBCUS401A: Coordinate implementation of customer services strategies
    • Advise on customer service needs
    • Support implementation of customer service strategies
    • Evaluate and report on customer service
  • BSBFIA402A: Report on financial activity
    • Compile financial information and data
    • Prepare statutory requirement reports
    • Provide financial business recommendations
  • BSBPMG510A: Manage projects
    • Define project
    • Develop project plan
    • Administer and monitor project
    • Finalise project
    • Review project
  • BSBREL401A: Establish networks
    • Develop and maintain business networks
    • Establish and maintain business relationships
    • Promote the relationship
  • BSBCUS402A: Address customer needs
    • Assist customers to articulate needs
    • Satisfy customers' complex needs
    • Manage networks to ensure customer needs are addressed
  • BSBSMB405A: Monitor and manage small business operations
    • Develop operational strategies and procedures
    • Implement operational strategies and procedures
    • Monitor business performance
    • Maintain networks
    • Review business operations

• Requirements

  Minimum education

  • Year 10 or equivalent OR
  • relevant qualification OR
  • relevant vocational experience.

  Minimum age

  Minimum age of 16 years. If you are under 18 your application must be signed by a parent or guardian.

  Computer requirements

  Students will need access to a computer and the internet. For students who do not have access to either a computer or the internet please contact a course and careers adviser to discuss alternative methods of communication.

  Minimum specifications for the computer are:

  Minimum specifications for PC are:

  • Microsoft Office 2007 or equivalent,
  • Microsoft Windows XP and
  • DVD/CD-ROM drive.

  Students will also need access to a printer and the following applications:

  • Adobe Acrobat Reader and
  • Macromedia Flash player.

  English language requirements

  If English is not your first language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competency before enrolling into the course. Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below:

  Evidence	Example
  IELTS	Overall score of 5.5
  TOEFL	530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 (internet)
  12 months in English-speaking employment	Testimonial, statutory declaration

   

• Pathways

  Students who successfully complete the Certificate IV in Small Business Management BSB40407 may go on to further studies in this discipline.

• Trainers and Assessors

  • Masoud Tymouri

    

    Masoud Tymouri, our business, human resources, management and occupational health and safety trainer, is highly experienced in training and assessing both local and international students.

    The expertise that Masoud has developed during 18-plus years of practical experience is supported by a lengthy list of qualifications. He has successfully completed a Master's of Leadership & Management in Education, Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Studies, Bachelor's of Business, Advanced Diploma of Management, Advanced Diploma of Management (Human Resources), Diploma of Occupational Health & Safety and Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment.

    Masoud brings all his knowledge and experience to his training role at Open Colleges, and provides every support to his students throughout their learning experience.

  • Megan Funston

    

    With a deep commitment to the online learning environment, Megan Funston is the ideal trainer for this course.

    Megan was living on a sheep station in the middle of nowhere when she first developed a passion for distance education, courtesy of her children's experiences with the Kalgoorlie School of the Air. She subsequently received her Bachelor of Arts (Education Studies) through Murdoch University.

    A position as flexible learning coordinator with Curtin University of Technology was the start of a career that encompassed varied roles. These included e-learning, AQTF compliance, projects for remote Aboriginal communities and a memorable two years designing and delivering e-resources for the African Virtual University to students in Tanzania, Rwanda, Kenya and Ethiopia.

    Most recently, Megan has delivered the Certificate IV in Training & Assessment to clients in mining and other industries, and the Diploma of Business to international students attending the Sarawak, Borneo campus of Curtin University.

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